txgal34

txgal34

LTC, HH, Psych, Med-Surg

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  1. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    txgal34 replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    on my med surg floor vs are taken at 2000,0000,0400. i had a similar situation where the midnight vs (got at 0030) were high with no PRN's ordered for the BP. when i called the hospitalist he asked...

  2. Med Surg or Tele? How is it decided

    txgal34 replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    this is my first hospital job...so this place is all i have to go on. we are med surg nurses, obviously trained, but not cardiac nurses....possibly why it is the way it is. i know larger hospitals...

  3. Med Surg or Tele? How is it decided

    txgal34 replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    First, it is not a "tele only floor." They lump two floors... one is medical, one is surgical and if tele is ordered, tele box is on. On one floor our tele tech sits and watches the monitors which...

  4. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    txgal34 replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ....i love it! i had a family member track me down as i was standing in front of the elevator to leave. just a simple hug and thank you for the attentiveness and explaining care and the planned...

  5. Med Surg or Tele? How is it decided

    txgal34 replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My med-surg has LVN's and RN's. We have tele on both floors. While the acuity is higher on a tele pt, both RN's and LVN's get tele pt's and it doesn't change the amount of pt's we get. All nurses...

  6. First day on my own and feel like a failure!

    txgal34 posted a topic in Home Health

    I have worked LTC for 3 1/2 years and decided to get out of the rat race and try some HH. I love the idea of spending one on on time with my pts and actually being able to talk to them instead of the...

  7. First day on my own and feel like a failure!

    txgal34 replied to txgal34's topic in Home Health

    thank you everyone for the positive comments. i now have a little over a week under my belt and am feeling much better. my confidence is growing every day! sometimes i think you just need to hear...

  8. First day on my own and feel like a failure!

    txgal34 replied to txgal34's topic in Home Health

    thanks MomRN0913, I asked the DON to review my documentation as I have done LTC documentation but this is different system. I asked and wanted the input to ensure i was documenting correcting instead...

  9. First day on my own and feel like a failure!

    txgal34 replied to txgal34's topic in Home Health

    "kind swear is a challenge". Meant Kinnser.....darn that auto

  10. First day on my own and feel like a failure!

    txgal34 replied to txgal34's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the comments....I guess it's hard feeling lost and feeling like I don't have the answers so often. I am so used to be "in my element" that now I am definitely out of my comfort zone. I...

  11. First day on my own and feel like a failure!

    txgal34 replied to txgal34's topic in Home Health

    The feedback was asking DON to review my submitted

  12. Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

    txgal34 replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    i think you have to look at several factors. I am in TX, so it may be different here. I choose the LVN route because it can be done in 11 months (fulltime student). Here, there are crazy waiting...

  13. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    txgal34 replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    not all LVN's/LPN's are "jealous" of the RN. I graduated with a 4.0 from an LVN program. I CHOSE the LVN route. I will in some point in the future probably pursue my RN, however I am quite content in...

  14. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    txgal34 replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    ...for concorde you have to take the NET test. they used to sell the study guide, but no longer do (or so i have been told). but you can go on amazon.com or ebay and get a used one. you are...

  15. Concorde Career Inst.

    txgal34 replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas Nursing

    tiffanyyy1390, i am glad you are going for it! don't let them make yourself think you can't do it. i gradutated concorde with a 4.0 and saludidictorian...and no, i wasn't a 4.0 student 15 years ago...

  16. LPN working in old CNA job?

    txgal34 replied to Julie1963's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on passing the boards! You worked your butt off to become a nurse, if it doesn't change i would probably just move on. Good

  17. Concorde Arlington, Texas work/school

    txgal34 replied to ptrdsmn's topic in Texas Nursing

    i am so frustrated at the "better than thou people" who constantly berate concorde and/or the choice of LVN route. it's a PERSONAL choice and i understand the just don't understand why so much...

  18. Passed NCLEX, sometimes nurse, sometimes aide

    txgal34 replied to amjowens's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RNs Functioning in LVN Positions/ RNs or LVNs Functioning in Unlicensed Positions The Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and Board Rules do not preclude a RN from seeking employment in lower positions (such...

  19. Passed NCLEX, sometimes nurse, sometimes aide

    txgal34 replied to amjowens's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well...i did use the phrase "i have heard" because i have no written documentation as proof to back it up, just a few fellow students that were in that position when i was in school. if that is true,...

  20. Passed NCLEX, sometimes nurse, sometimes aide

    txgal34 replied to amjowens's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i hate to use the phrase "cna work", and i certainly have no problem doing pt care. of course, a nurse can and does do pt care. though i have heard the same thing about once you become licensed you...

  21. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    txgal34 replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    i just saw on DNI (dallas nursing institute) they have officially put a start date on the bridge program and will be accepting online applications soon. THE BAD NEWS... it looks the same as a...

  22. Concerns with brand new nurses

    txgal34 replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i am so new a nurse that the ink is barely dry! i was military for 11 years, so while i am not a "seasoned nurse" there was something in leadership we learned that had much truth to it. they made us...

  23. 2 Days in and the doubt is seeping in...need to vent

    txgal34 replied to Shabinka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    if you don't have a medical background, i found foundations hard. our teacher said those with a med backgroud would sail thru foundations, but the "house would flip" once we hit the next level....and...

  24. "Competing schools"

    txgal34 replied to JavaMama98's topic in Texas Nursing

    i graduated from one of those "careeer colleges" that i paid a pretty penny for and have had people make those comments too....even when i was a student. i actually had one nurse tell me to drop out...

  25. New Jurisprudence Exam

    txgal34 replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks! ....and i am glad i could help. i, too, was stressed as we were the first class to go through the school who had to do this as this is apparently a new requirement that started October of...