txredheadnurse BSN, RN

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    end of month changeover-

    txredheadnurse replied to lpn1313's topic in General Nursing

    I do my own MARS on my work computer. I use a word document template that I devised a few years back. Now depending on the number of patients it might be too time consuming to use my method. The...
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    The Resident from Hell!

    txredheadnurse replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in total sympathy with your frustration.....and your aching back and arms. You might want to ask the nurse for this patient if he has been evaluated for any bladder or bowel problems. It seems...
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    When good vent threads go bad.....

    txredheadnurse replied to squeakykitty's topic in General Nursing

    This is directed towards those posters who are quick to be non supportive on a vent thread. Why not use those much touted therapeutic communication skills with your peers in need? Whenever you "make...
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    Non-detectable street drugs?

    txredheadnurse replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with "huffing" is that none of the volatile chemicals used to huff (glue, paint, gasoline, etc) will show up in urine or blood screenings as a rule. However the fumes coming off the...
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    Med Administration - Somatic??

    txredheadnurse replied to CNA_Timmy's topic in Psychiatric

    Depending on your state BON regs you might be able to have an RN delegate the administration of these meds to unlicensed personnel. Here in Texas there has to be patient specific training with each...
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    Job Switch??

    txredheadnurse replied to 4tnerzwife's topic in General Nursing

    My personal philosophy is go with your gut. If you are unhappy and there is no apparent solution to be found for that job related unhappiness at your current position then follow your instincts....
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    Apartments in Austin

    txredheadnurse replied to sunshine88's topic in Texas Nursing

    Native born Austinite chiming in here lol. Far West is not a bad area to commute from. You might also want to consider some of the newer complexes located in the Northeast area of town; specifically...
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    20ym with MR and CP with "other" needs

    txredheadnurse replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    First thing I want to say is I totally understand. I have worked a fair number of years with clients with MR and they do have a way of presenting nurses with some unique challenges. You wrote you are...
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    Abusive relationships and nurses

    txredheadnurse replied to Nacki's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a pet peeve of mine; i.e. someone saying don't take it personally. When it is directed at me, about me it is personal dang it!! I can understand frustration and venting but I will not accept...
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    HELP--payment sources...the difference in all...

    txredheadnurse replied to nursewiggins78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Medicare Part D is medication coverage. A patient can also have this particular type of Medicare coverage even if they have Medicaid only for their primary health insurance. There are several...
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    Dreaming about work while you sleep:(

    txredheadnurse replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    I've lost count of the number of work-related dreams and nightmares I have had in the past 3 plus decades. I have lost a lot of sleep from waking up all hyped from a work nightmare. Since I have...
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    Cats + Diabetes

    txredheadnurse replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good information given here. I strongly recommend a feline specialist as opposed to a general vet if you have a diabetic cat. A plus to feeding only canned food is that "hairballs" have been...
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    Cats + Diabetes

    txredheadnurse replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I have a diabetic cat. He has been diabetic for nearly 5 years now. Initially the first feline specialist put him on dry "diabetic" food and insulin. He survived but did not thrive and she kept...
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    How would you react to being taken hostage?"

    txredheadnurse replied to CN Student's topic in Correctional

    I worked a lot of years in a variety of correctional settings; even went through 4 riots. During all those years what I had in the back of my mind constantly was what I was taught at my first...
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    LPNs Supervising RNs

    txredheadnurse replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you went to the top LPN school in the country and you didn't take all of those courses then I think your school does not qualify as a top school. I went to LVN school a long time ago and I took all...