NurseInTexas12

NurseInTexas12

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  1. Have you ever been stood up for an interview?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I showed up in my suit to interview for my dream job about 2 weeks ago, and the secretary laughed and said she forgot to cancel me and that the manager wasn't even there. This morning she called...

  2. Need some input about ED charting - Allscripts

    NurseInTexas12 replied to Computerdude's topic in General Nursing

    EPIC system - In our ER, it's EPIC ASAP. It's very user friendly and covers many

  3. the term "animal nurse"

    NurseInTexas12 replied to Clarvina Streisand's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, when I took my black lab puppy to the vet recently, they said "the nurse will be right into see her." I thought hm, really? There's another nurse here? Her shirt even had "nurse" embroidered...

  4. Nursing doesnt define you

    NurseInTexas12 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my time off between work and graduate school, I like to golf, bake, ride horses, read, spend time with family, grab a margarita with the girls, or sit around on a friend's patio having dinner and...

  5. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Suprax, Zithromax, Flagyl, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Benadryl, Phenergan, Zofran, Morphine, Lortab, Gentamycin, Ampicillin, Clindamycin .... more than 5, but these are definitely the most common meds I...

  6. Sleeping on lunch break

    NurseInTexas12 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    At my job, we are not paid for our 30 minute lunch break, and the hospital policy is that every 8 hours worked has a 30 minute lunch break. To get paid for 8 hours, you must work 8.5. The policy...

  7. Rn's, are you able to do job well without chemistry class?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Eh, I think we all probably use chemistry to some degree in nursing, but I don't necessarily think the chemistry we use is exclusively from chemistry class. It provided a nice foundation, but you'll...

  8. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Obesity is a problem in this country. It seems there are a lot of easily hurt feelings on here from people who are being defensive about their weight, but the truth is we became nurses to help...

  9. Alaris pca pump...most annoying IV pump ever!

    NurseInTexas12 replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I used to love using the Alaris pump and will be using it again soon, but I didn't have to do PCA pumps. I think overall the pump alarms go off more frequently than other brands, but I thought it was...

  10. what's the most deliveries you've done in a 12 hour shift?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe just 3, but I'm pretty sure 4.... courtesy of knocking out a couple of

  11. One Born Every Minute

    NurseInTexas12 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The show was a great picture into L&D that it made me realize how much I miss it and start wondering if I should hunt down a L&D position again! I did feel for the nurse of the natural...

  12. Floating related to age

    NurseInTexas12 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    You say "so much for retention," but a benefit of retention would be to reward seniority. Seniority does not mean which nurses are the most senior in years! You could have a 40 year old who'd been...

  13. Floating related to age

    NurseInTexas12 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the policy is unfair and sounds like ageism. I understand that it was meant to be a benefit to the elder nurses, but work benefits should not be determined by age, race, religion, gender,...

  14. Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    NurseInTexas12 replied to cna to crna2b's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Dallas!! Good city, good hospitals. I hope you love it.

  15. Need advice/tips on being a good charge nurse

    NurseInTexas12 replied to scherie88's topic in General Nursing

    Treat everybody with dignity and respect. If one of the CNAs says they aren't going to do something I assign them, I say "are you refusing to do the task that I'm delegating?" Refusal to carry out...

  16. Do Nurses have to give Bad News and How?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to lenoxat325's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I give bad news every day. I always ask the patient if the doctor has discussed their diagnosis with them before I mention a new diagnosis to them, and they usually say yes. However, even after...

  17. Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I agree with the other posters that sticking a syringe in the lady parts would not be acceptable practice. You would have no medical indication for penetrating the woman with any object, which...

  18. HR minimum requirements?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bless your heart! I wonder if HR learned that the manager was busy or forgot another meeting they had that day, and this could be their way of making you feel like it's your fault the interview...

  19. Question for Nurses who are MOMS

    NurseInTexas12 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing can be extraordinarily family friendly! Some hospital units offer 8 hour shifts, and the 7 a-3 p or 11 p-7 a shifts are both very family friendly. You're home when your kids get home, and...

  20. Question for Nurses who are MOMS

    NurseInTexas12 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "I once scheduled my son's hand surgery 6 months in advance so I could be sure I'd be off, but less than a week before the surgery my boss informed me I couldn't have that night off, after all. So my...

  21. Pushing it back?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope any manager would be willing to work around your particular situation since it's not something you could have predicted or should be punished for. Most hospitals have frequent...

  22. Is there a balance?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I believe there is a balance, but it doesn't necessarily come easily. If a job is draining you to the point that you aren't happy, it's probably time to consider other options, but the beauty of...

  23. New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you've definitely got your head on straight! You'll make a great nurse. There are a lot of red flags here to me. I'd be very hesitant as a new grad to jump into a position where the...

  24. Moving to Dallas Texas as a new LPN/LVN

    NurseInTexas12 replied to chelseymarie's topic in Texas Nursing

    My hospital does not utilize LVNs in the hospital or clinics, but overall the Dallas area has a pretty good job market for nurses. There are definitely long term care opportunities for LVNs if that's...

  25. Courses to take while waiting for job opportunities?

    NurseInTexas12 replied to jtanga's topic in General Nursing

    Find something that you'll be able to apply to your career and that might open more opportunities for you. For example, if you like women's health, you could look into certifications in lactation...