txspadequeenRN BSN, RN

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    Help me choose the most rigorous NP program: I want stuff, not fluff

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

    i know what you mean... i am finishing my rn to bsn program at tech now and have had more theory and research than i can stand....i have heard that uta has a good hands on program and know someone...
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    Help me choose the most rigorous NP program: I want stuff, not fluff

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

    will be standing by for
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    Delegating to Nursing Assistants

    txspadequeenRN replied to kouklamou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the nclex is just not reality nursing....go with things that do not require assessment and the least level of
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    Any NP applicants?

    txspadequeenRN replied to Best.at.heart's topic in Texas Nursing

    i am applying to texas tech fnp program...very excited ....im getting the paper work ready
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    rejected from RN to BSN program at Texas Tech University

    txspadequeenRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    i am in the texas tech rn to bsn program now. first thing is all your core classes done? it is competitive but i got in with a 3.3 all my core classes done and all paperwork submitted on time. i'm...
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    Scheduled my CPEN exam!

    txspadequeenRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    i knew you couldn't take a break....lol good
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    Quickest RN-to-BSN (Second Degree)

    txspadequeenRN replied to PiedPiperRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    quickest is definitely texas tech...i started the first part of june and my graduation date is december 17th 10...the program is 2
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    RN hourly rate

    txspadequeenRN replied to mleej's topic in Texas Nursing

    i ran into brick walls everywhere i looked when i graduated.....especially plaza.....they were just straight up...you don't qualify because you don't have the experience we are looking for...its ok...
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    how do i become a dialysis nurse

    txspadequeenRN replied to noctanol's topic in Texas Nursing

    i dont work in dialysis but 2 of my patients have crashed and died during dialysis in the last month....i thought you had to have icu experience but maybe wrong on
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    Can GVN's get ACLS certification?

    txspadequeenRN replied to Calixan's topic in General Nursing

    im sure you can ...i know lvn's can get acls
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    Congrats, Chamberlain RN-BSN Grads! :-)

    txspadequeenRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats to
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    Can LPN's give Morphine??

    txspadequeenRN replied to RNFinally12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    let me clarify my "your kidding" comment...that was directed at the poster who said "but direct push isn't permitted to any nurse on my hospitals floors. logic being only er and icu give them...
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    Can LPN's give Morphine??

    txspadequeenRN replied to RNFinally12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    your kidding right .....i work a hospital floor and we give it all the time....i also am a inpatient hospice rn and give that stuff in bucket amounts iv.....the lvn's i work with give it push all the...
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    Pushing Dilaudid?

    txspadequeenRN replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    i have given dilaudid po, ,via pump but mostly ivp....i had a patient the other day c/o severe pain to his doctor (unrelieved by dilaudid 4mg every 3 hours) in his bil extremities .....(drumroll) so...
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    LTC- resident in clear distress

    txspadequeenRN replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    how about 911??? there is probably a underlying problem if you have a patient in resp distress.... most of the time or a least a doctor with any kind of common sense wont refuse to put o2 on a patient...
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    protocol to challenge board to become RN

    txspadequeenRN replied to 1966nurse's topic in General Nursing

    i am almost quite positive that in the united states no one can "challenge" the nclex-rn... however, in ca a cna can with the right experience and i think a pharm course can challenge the lvn exam...
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    Stupid Question: LPN and IV Therapy

    txspadequeenRN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Online Distance Learning

    depends on the state....texas lvn's do ivp's and hang ivpb on peripherals, picc/mid-lines and centrals.....it really depends on what state you live in but also what your facility policy
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    Im a New RN---LTC my first job

    txspadequeenRN replied to tiedwithblackribbon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are talking ltc right.....all nurses are charge nurses including the lvn/pns.....ur lucky if u get more than 3 days orientation in ltc ...most the time they just throw u out there......good
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    What would you do?

    txspadequeenRN replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Students

    is this ltc? if the laceration needs stitches to the er he goes ...if not ...neuros per facility protocol possible a facial x-ray.... if this is ltc there aint no such critter as a ct or lab...
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    does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    txspadequeenRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    one thing to remember here you cant identify yourself as a lvn/pn if you are not one ...just because you are working in a lvn position you are still a rn and held to those standards but if you don't...
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    Del Mar/TAMUCC E-LINE

    txspadequeenRN replied to candicehall1118's topic in Texas Nursing

    there is no information on the e-line website that says they have a transition program. i know they have a on campus one...i was told that the only option for lvn's was to start all over from scratch...
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    Question about DNR patient.

    txspadequeenRN replied to ArcadianRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    sounds like he needs more information on hospice....many families and patients think if you have hospice then you sign up to die in the next 5 min....however those vital signs dont look so good.....i...
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    Del Mar/TAMUCC E-LINE

    txspadequeenRN replied to candicehall1118's topic in Texas Nursing

    do you have a link for
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    Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    txspadequeenRN replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lvn/pn's will never be phased out ..never.... there is not enough rn's to take over care at the nursing homes, home health and all the other non- hospital positions that requires a licensed...
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    Del Mar/TAMUCC E-LINE

    txspadequeenRN replied to candicehall1118's topic in Texas Nursing

    i can tell you that about 2 years ago they did not and had no plans to start one.... i hope things have changed cause it is definitely needed