punkydoodlesRN

punkydoodlesRN BSN, RN

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  1. Different colored scrubs for OB/LDR/Nursery for infant security

    punkydoodlesRN replied to detra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All Nurses wear a certain color where I work, and the women's services nurse wear that same color bottom, but have a different top. They are the only ones with that top (our hospital has a color-coded...

  2. UTMB Spring 2012

    punkydoodlesRN replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hang in there

  3. Personalized Badge Reels

    punkydoodlesRN replied to JeniJenRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a monogrammed fabric reel on Ebay and it only last about 6 months before is was super

  4. Personalized Badge Reels

    punkydoodlesRN replied to JeniJenRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :) Med Bling on Etsy - has retractable badge reels (beaded) and personalized stethoscope IDs. Cute and unique!

  5. night shift headache

    punkydoodlesRN replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem, for about a year. Kept a detailed headache journal. Took meds. Cut out all caffeine, chocolate. Pretty much drank a gallon of water per shift. Nothing other than switching to...

  6. UTMB Spring 2012

    punkydoodlesRN replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing

    I never figured you out, either. I was in front right of class, pink glasses :) glad you're trying again!! We'd end up graduating together :) so, good luck and I hope to meet you

  7. UTMB Spring 2012

    punkydoodlesRN replied to EmilyR's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wanted to pop in and say 'Hi' - I will be starting the traditional program next week - we just finished up orientation today! To say that my application process was frustrating and stressful is a...

  8. Where do you keep your Medical tape??

    punkydoodlesRN replied to andy22's topic in General Nursing

    Ha - I like the color naming

  9. UTMB BACC2 Spring 2012

    punkydoodlesRN replied to laura.c.j's topic in Texas Nursing

    Word to the wise - if you're accepted, purchase your scrubs ASAP!!!! My program begins in 1 week and I'm still struggling to find some instock. Unless you're a size 3xL, it seems the entire country is...

  10. Good Sanita clog sale

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just thought some of you may enjoy this - Here's a sanita clog sale - they have some professional styles at almost $100 off!! I think it only lasts until 7/24~!! Sanita Clog

  11. Extern/Internships

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in General Students

    I've done some looking around at local hospital sites, but haven't seemed to find the information that I'm looking for, so I thought I'd try here... How do most internships/externships work? What...

  12. Fired...now what?! Looking for Texas agency work

    punkydoodlesRN replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm sorry you're having to deal with this! I'm in Houston and looking for an agency job as well!! I agree with the others... Drink now, worry later! Good

  13. per diem RNs-are you called to work every day?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an RN (LVN), but I get called almost every. single. day. for my PRN job, Even *after* I've given the staffing coordinator my availability - I have another FT job and it annoys me when she...

  14. Extern/Internships

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Students

    *sigh* that's the problem, neither my current FT or PRN employer are willing to be very flexible. One is more-so than the other, but neither is enough. Both are requiring a minimum of 4days/month...

  15. Where do you keep your Medical tape??

    punkydoodlesRN replied to andy22's topic in General Nursing

    I have the Littmann lightweight, so I can unhook the tubing and have it slipped on, it rests around my bell. But I want a new scope so I'd be interested in seeing a different way to attach the tape....

  16. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    What about associate programs? Be done in 2 years, get a job and have your employer help pay for your online

  17. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think we're all BSN, but Congrats and good

  18. Extern/Internships

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for the information!! I'd only heard about them in passing, so I wasn't very familiar with how they worked. Another question: WWYD? I'm a LVN that will be enrolled in a BSN program...

  19. Gift for a Nurse

    punkydoodlesRN replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Nursing

    How about something like this - http://pinterest.com/pin/57360970/ You could put it in this

  20. Are LPN's being phased out?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't followed this in a while, but the LVNs in a houston area hospital were given a severance package a little over a week ago. I work in a sister facility and we've been told that it's coming...

  21. What are you best work tips?

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are so many fabulous nurses around here and I'm sure that there is probably equally awesome advice that has never been shared... So, what is your tip? It can be ANYTHING related to your job......

  22. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    MJ - did you call

  23. Personalizing Stethoscopes?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    Like this :) http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd237/Photo_Bella/?action=view&current=il_fullxfull145454356.jpg letters are blurred on purpose, but you get the

  24. really want to be an OB nurse...

    punkydoodlesRN replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Check out the OB/GYN part of the forum = this has been discussed numerous times and some fabulous advice has already been given! And good

  25. Tragic end for dedicated nurse

    punkydoodlesRN replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    I think this has been posted on here before, remember reading about it earlier. What was it new that you