texkid

texkid RN

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  1. Vent: Why I won't accompany my mother to the ER anymore

    texkid replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    When my mom went to the hospital, she told each and every nurse that came in that I was a nurse and that I was studying to be a flight nurse. Each time, I just looked at the ground and smirked. Then,...

  2. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    texkid replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know switched to a Welch Allyn DLX triple-head stethoscope. It is an awesome scope. I even hear sounds Docs can't, they dismiss me, I hand them my scope so they can hear it, and then they walk away...

  3. What kind of nursing bag do you have?

    texkid replied to Sterren's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use one of those tactical messenger bags so I can carry a lot of spare stuff. Its a Maxpedition Operator

  4. How long before you're no longer considered a New Grad?

    texkid replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

    Working almost a year now, quite frankly it doesn't bother me that most still consider me a "new grad". In a way, it works for my benefit in the sense that the seasoned nurses will say, "hey, go get...

  5. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    texkid replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All i got to say is I finished nursing school a year ago but learned so much more in the past year working with the "seasoned" nurses than nursing school barely skimmed on. And....when the chocolate...

  6. manly scrubs

    texkid replied to utadahikaru's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear the Landau Premium Scrub Top with the Men's scrub pants. Love the little velcro pocket for small stuff like alcohol wipes and PB

  7. asystole then DC

    texkid replied to nurse2033's topic in Emergency

    Wow, thats worse than the pt I had last week. 30-something pt. kicking and screaming in my left ear while I was inserting a 20# in her forearm. My other patients in the hallway swore I was cutting her...

  8. Which stethoscope is best? (vote)

    texkid replied to rowdypanda's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Own the Cardiology III, Master Cardiology, and currently using Welch Allyn DLX Triple Head. The Cardiology III is the most versatile. Definitely a good investment. My personal favorite is my Welch...

  9. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    texkid replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I am a long time nurse assistant, 1st-year RN. I started out in the MedSurg unit and I am loving it! However, it depends on the person. In the 6 months working the unit, I have seen a HUGE turnover...

  10. How did you organize your week as a full-time nursing student?

    texkid replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Well if money is not too much of an issue. Hire a clean-up lady. There are people out there that go from house-to-house and clean up the whole house in one day and charge maybe $70-$125 depending on...

  11. how many use the line when giving shots to women?

    texkid replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Highly inappropriate. Before I started working as a tech a few years back, I was told that a another tech saw that the wife of a patient in radiology was still in the room. He said in a...

  12. That guy on HawthoRNe

    texkid replied to Aaron86's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I like the show but I hate that character. I have never met a male nurse with that personality. However, there is something funny that I noticed. Watch any of the early episodes and pay close...

  13. How did you organize your week as a full-time nursing student?

    texkid replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about other people but I just take it day by day. If the office is a mess, I'll clean AFTER I take my exam or finish my careplan. If the dishes need washing, I just fill the sink with...

  14. Is it really that difficult?

    texkid replied to shasta12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I heard a rumor that its not hard to get into the HBU nursing program. Its just HELL to pass

  15. HCC Student's Please HELP!!!

    texkid replied to ladycool's topic in Texas Nursing

    Main Campus in the sense of the central campus off of Holman near downtown. I know its a drive, but for some reason some of my best professors teach there. As far as which ENGL professor, I can't...

  16. Is it really that difficult?

    texkid replied to shasta12's topic in Texas Nursing

    As far as difficult. Well...it depends. I actually look at it as tedious. There is so much to soak in such short time. In the end, you have to not only know the info but also put it into practice....

  17. The best male field

    texkid replied to sully the nurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    From what I've seen, we're well appreciated. Of course, I have heard worse outside of Tex Med Center. My thing though, since I am also hispanic, is that I have been more appreciated by hispanic...

  18. HCC Student's Please HELP!!!

    texkid replied to ladycool's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anything Psych, go to Genevieve Stevens in the main campus. ENGL 1301 is best taken over the summer. Your pharmacology and VNSG courses I believe are assigned by the

  19. What time do HCC Coleman ADN evening classes usually start for the fall semester?

    texkid replied to tejas-nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Usually its at 17:00. The lectures last about 4hrs where as clinical last about 6hrs. However, there is caveat, although they try to keep the clinicals at evenings, every now and then some of the...

  20. PLEASE HELP! HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLAGE - ADN program

    texkid replied to lilsporty111's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't ever think that your accomplishments in life rely on luck or that your failures are caused by your origin or religion. Likewise, don't ever assume that I am at where I am because of luck. I...

  21. PLEASE HELP! HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLAGE - ADN program

    texkid replied to lilsporty111's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey "lilsporty11", I would do what Mission360 is trying to tell you. But then again, its all up to you. Grab a course NOW at Lee College and have a chance at starting nursing school in fall and either...

  22. PLEASE HELP! HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLAGE - ADN program

    texkid replied to lilsporty111's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry, been fixing my fence and working on my car. I have to make the most of the next two weeks before school starts. Anyway, I am not very familiar with Lee College. But if you can take...

  23. PLEASE HELP! HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLAGE - ADN program

    texkid replied to lilsporty111's topic in Texas Nursing

    We are all trying help you out. I have the edge because I am in the program and have already dealt with the first semester. I am emphasizing the fact that you DO NOT take it lightly. Even my wife who...

  24. PLEASE HELP! HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLAGE - ADN program

    texkid replied to lilsporty111's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can park across the street. Either you can pay $10/day or you can go on a contract with TMC parking for $65/Month. You do have a good chance of starting in Fall of 2009. C's on pre-reqs are NOT...

  25. PLEASE HELP! HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLAGE - ADN program

    texkid replied to lilsporty111's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know where you get your info son. You take the Pharm math exam in June IF you have taken Pharmacology at another school or IF you took Pharmacology during the Spring semester. If you plan on...