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  1. help a new scrub nurse

    twentytenRN replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are you primariliy scrubbing c-sections? If you are, then I can provide you with a handy-dandy study guide/procedure guide. PM

  2. help a new scrub nurse

    twentytenRN replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Too many variables to make a handy list for you. It varies from procedure to procedure and surgeon to surgeon. The best thing you can do is learn the common procedures and learn the order in which...

  3. Nursing shortage in Texas

    twentytenRN replied to avidgolfer3's topic in Texas Nursing

    They are border towns. Not the greatest working/living conditions and/or patient

  4. Question about LVN/LPN in Texas

    twentytenRN replied to ats1983's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, there ARE still places that do this. It is just not advertised. I am a new grad and just started my first RN position and was offered a relocation/sign-on bonus. So it is possible. With that...

  5. New Grad programs in Texas

    twentytenRN replied to luvNpassion4nursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sent you a

  6. Phone interview

    twentytenRN replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I've been hired out of state with just a mere 10 minute phone interview before. Wishing you the best of

  7. thoughts on a situation?

    twentytenRN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Gut instinct has a place in nursing. More often than not, you should trust it. It makes you a good patient advocate. Of note: Hypoxia=restlessness, agitation, confusion, etc... especially in the...

  8. Is your facility currently hiring new grads?

    twentytenRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but it is not advertised. Is TX warm enough for

  9. Would You Feel Comfortable Doing This?

    twentytenRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Usually I'm in the camp of "not a good idea to treat family." However, for something so simple, I think it's fine. Sounds like you knew how to complete an eye exam with a Snellen chart and you are...

  10. Nursing student pass out??? I

    twentytenRN replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Eat breakfast, snacks, lunch, more snacks... the worst mistake students make is thinking "If I eat, I will surely throw it back up..." Instead, you end up passed out cold on the floor from low blood...

  11. Venoscope II, Veinlight EMS/LED, transilluminators

    twentytenRN replied to Difficult_To_Stick's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear of your health problems and your troubles. As a nurse I have to say that you can use all the fancy gadgets in the world you want when starting an IV but none of them hold a candle...

  12. Nursing school here I come!

    twentytenRN replied to UnicornRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My deepest sympathies... Just kidding!

  13. To the RN I just had hospital orientation with today....

    twentytenRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    You can always tell the nurses who were techs before they became nurses vs. those who were

  14. TX State Board of Nursing - Endorsement Legal Question

    twentytenRN replied to sunshineyday's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    From the TX BON website: Eligibility Issues Applicants must be able to answer "No" to the following questions in order to use the online application. All other applicants may download a complete...

  15. Help!!! I cannot take a manual blood pressure for the life of me...

    twentytenRN replied to erin11408's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you thought about changing your stethoscope? If you're working on a cardiac floor, some patients may have very weak/thready pulses and this will be difficult to hear with a cheap stethoscope....

  16. Loving my job!!!

    twentytenRN replied to SchiwartRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :smiley_aa CONGRATS! I love Women's healthcare as well, never seems to get old to me. I truly enjoy caring for women during their pregnancies, birth and their post-partum period. I feel very...

  17. Why do I miss the REALLY good threads?

    twentytenRN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I'll argue with ya... It's sepArate and

  18. Took NCLEXRN April 1. Stopped around 80-85

    twentytenRN replied to Jingjingmanila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your post is rude and not real helpful to the

  19. Took NCLEXRN April 1. Stopped around 80-85

    twentytenRN replied to Jingjingmanila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You won't know until your official results come in. No one here can guess what your results are, only your BON knows. Best of

  20. State or national back ground checks

    twentytenRN replied to nursester's topic in General Nursing

    For what? Nursing licensure?? Most are doing FBI background checks in addition to state screenings as far as I

  21. got yelled at today- for volunteering

    twentytenRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    wow. this was an interesting thread to sift through. while you've gotten plenty of admonishment already from posters... i think i have to agree with the masses. while your intentions were [somewhat]...

  22. Faith-based Hospitals.. can anyone apply?

    twentytenRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about that specific hospital system, but if they are an EOE, they cannot legally discriminate against you based on your own religious beliefs. However, if they do incorporate some sort...

  23. Using Interview at One Hospital to Speed Up HR at Dream Job?

    twentytenRN replied to SoonThere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This may have worked in the past but I doubt it would work in today's economy. There are so many nurses waiting to scoop up jobs, that if you told them you already have an offer elsewhere, they may...

  24. Faith-based Hospitals.. can anyone apply?

    twentytenRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, anyone can apply. They can't discriminate based on your own religious beliefs. Many non-religious people work for faith-based systems. There may be a cross hanging on the wall, or scripture...

  25. Online/Website Job Applications

    twentytenRN replied to Teri2010's topic in Texas Nursing

    *sigh* It's very hard out there, especially in DFW. I agree, the area hospitals have basically the same online app process. It's exhausting filling out all that nonsense to just get a standard form...