txspadequeenRN BSN, RN

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    Your most annoying, obnoxious family member stories

    txspadequeenRN replied to JDZ344's topic in Nursing Humor

    LAWD!!!
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    Charge nurse

    txspadequeenRN replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I am a fill in house supervisor and I hate every minute of it. The politics ,the drama and staffing issues are to much most days..I prefer to take my 2 or 3 ICU patients and do patient
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    Advice- Non Clinical RN Jobs

    txspadequeenRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    can someone give me some ideas on non- clinical jobs for rn's....i have been a lvn for many years and now a rn..the politics of this profession are getting to me and i need to break away from the...
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    Brian Short News

    txspadequeenRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I just heard...so so so very
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    txspadequeenRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I could have wrote this article word for
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    Help, I hate my job

    txspadequeenRN replied to TiffTiffRN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    A ratio of 1:10 is WAY to high for LTACH... There is no way care can be completed or even attempted with this ratio. If I were you I would look at other LTACH's and check their
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    Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    txspadequeenRN replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I work for two LTACH's in the Ft Worth area and I make $35 base plus differentials /charge diff at one and real close to $45 at the other (including my diffs).....My charge/house diff is $2 nothing...
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    Why can't nurses intubate?

    txspadequeenRN replied to natnat122's topic in Emergency

    Right!!!!!
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    Help Me! with changes in condition to report to M.D?

    txspadequeenRN replied to mariatarelo23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Agree.....
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    Where have you applied? Gotten your acceptance/rejection letter yet?

    txspadequeenRN replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Applied to Texas tech.....3.8 under grad & 4.0 grad GPA, Alumni ( did RN to BSN there), average recommendations and I guess OK personal statement.....I just don't have high hopes knowing how hard...
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    What would you do???

    txspadequeenRN replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dementia patients take someone with a special touch. Redirect...re approach and then redirect some more is the key....always ask your charge nurse for help. She actually should come down and try to...
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    LVNs/LPNs being phased out?!

    txspadequeenRN replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is not exactly correct....Many LVN's learn about IV's in school. In mine back in the day I had a whole 12 weeks course built into my course. Of course LVN's assess...you cant take care of...
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    LVNs going extinct? MAs taking over?

    txspadequeenRN replied to kristakay7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $24 bucks a hour is pretty good for a tech position.....however, since MA's are not licensed they will never be able legally to replace the position of a LVN (hospital setting) unless that LVN is...
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    NursingCAS Complaint

    txspadequeenRN replied to fadedflower79's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the same problem. I have well over 200 hours and multiple degrees and they expect me to enter each one of these courses individually... But there is the option of paying the $150 fee to have...
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    Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    txspadequeenRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i cant say A-MEN loud
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    Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    txspadequeenRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ooppppssssss
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    UTMB Fall 2013

    txspadequeenRN replied to jshanice11's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am applying as well but for the Adult Geri NP....I really wish there was no such critter as the Nursing CAS...it is a PITA..... I am going to have to pay the $150 fee to have them enter every class...
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    Do you know your (LPNs) scope of practice?

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

    OH boy here we
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    Soon to be graduate... accept ICU position or a med-surg position??

    txspadequeenRN replied to nightingalnurse2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I could reverse time and knowing what I know now....I would be in that Neuro ICU in a minute. Ive been working on a acute med-surge floor for almost 3 years now and cant seem to find a...
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    Has anyone taken Vickie Milazzo's Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Course?

    txspadequeenRN replied to ANNSY54's topic in Legal

    I want to make a comment . I bought the LNC book principles and practice the other day at Half price book store for $15 bucks.....however, it was the second edition and not the third......big deal...
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    HELP! I can't understand this easy math problem!

    txspadequeenRN replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The answer to this question is call the physician for a clarification
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    Dual Licenses? LPN and RN?

    txspadequeenRN replied to SushiJoe's topic in General Students

    I carry two licenses ...RN and LVN...the reason though is I went to EC and if I move to a state that does not accept them I will have to practice as a LVN. ..I know a lot of people that keep both of...
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    Looking for online RN - BSN with no clinical componet.

    txspadequeenRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello all I am looking for a online RN to BSN program that does not have a clinical part to it , does things like this exsist.
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    Looking for online RN to MSN (leadership) any suggestions

    txspadequeenRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i have done a search and just cannot find exactly what i am looking for so i though maybe some here could help me.. i am looking for a online rn- msn program with a concentration in nursing...
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    NursingCAS trouble

    txspadequeenRN replied to oldmare's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [color=#ff0099]i cannot believe they want every course listed. i have 4 degrees and over 200 + credit hours spanning 20 years. they want every one listed and tell me they will reject my application if...