TexasPoodleMix

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  1. Entrance Exam (hesi) TX

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can anyone give me insight on this ? I got the study guide .. Supposedly we only have to take the reading and

  2. accelerated bsn programs in texas ??

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    anyone know of any ?? thanks

  3. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a question that maybe can be answered here. My gma had to be put in a ltc facility about a year ago. She has always had mental issues (severe panic attacks, agorophobia, "imaginary" symptoms,...

  4. HUGE A&P Dilemma, object to dissecting cats, any options?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Our professor said the first day "If you are a PETA person, this class isn't for you" . I'm certainly NOT a "peta person" but I do love cats and very disturbed that these cats are possibly bred for...

  5. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    jeeeeeeeeez my best friend is hispanic and is the most intelligent, honest, and reasonable person I've ever known. I agree, just ignore it, but please don't go back to her

  6. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    there is a new dr. who seems to be much more likeable, caring, and positive

  7. HUGE A&P Dilemma, object to dissecting cats, any options?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good, I hope that is true ! I heard they were bred in Mexico , and it was very disturbing to

  8. HUGE A&P Dilemma, object to dissecting cats, any options?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I sure hope so.

  9. HUGE A&P Dilemma, object to dissecting cats, any options?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I have 9 cats :) (all former strays/ferals) that I love with all my heart. (one is actually getting surgery done tomorrow on his ear!) We start the cat dissection on 10/16 I believe , and no I am...

  10. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No he isn't moving, nothign like that. He said he can continue to treat her on an emergency basis. He just basically said there is not much he can do for her anymore. My mother actually said she is...

  11. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    update : A nurse from the facility called and said her Dr. is terminating the relationship. A letter has supposedly been written (by him) explaining his reasons, etc. Now the hunt is on for a new...

  12. That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    TexasPoodleMix replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    I like the commericial but I am smart enough to realize it is

  13. Stressed out and Getting Out

    TexasPoodleMix replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I considered doing the dog grooming thing. It looks fun and relaxing

  14. LPN/RN the big picture???

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Maggie in NC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    are the lvn bridge to adn programs as competitive as the straight adn programs

  15. Not exactly the Motel 6, but....

    TexasPoodleMix replied to FZ1Tom's topic in Emergency

    My husband had a kidney stone once while we were on vacation and I was sooo uncomfortable in those hard chairs ! The whole thing lasted hours and hours on into the morning. A very nice nurse let me...

  16. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the

  17. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's like if we try and encourage her to get up , invite her places, etc. there's a boundary issue, but if we ignore the problem we are neglectful. Bottom line she is mentally ill and should have...

  18. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I don't understand what you mean by boundary issues. I am simply concerned about her and was wondering if anyone had seen anything similar and if there were any solutions. No one likes to...

  19. Where is the nursing proffesion going?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to finchertwins's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not sure it is a calling to me (I am not even sure what that means! haha) but I do love helping people, making people's lives easier, and I love the fast

  20. Please tell me that Nursing is better than being a CNA!!!

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Is there anyway you can get a job in another field .. or maybe on your holidays off, like christmas, get a seasonal job at a retail store ?? or substitute teaching ? You do sound stressed out and very...

  21. Rad Tech ??

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in General Nursing

    My best friend is a radiology tech and absolutely loves her job. She tells me I will hate nursing, all nurses she knows are unhappy, etc. etc. and that I should go into radiology. it seems like...

  22. Coitus Interruptus?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    yes when I was in high school I walked in on a friend and her boyfriend. Not a good visual

  23. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    TexasPoodleMix replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    You will find an excess of complaining and dissatisfaction on any career board. Good luck

  24. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    TexasPoodleMix replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very mean thing to

  25. What can be done??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    great advice, thank you. as far as what she enjoys she seems to enjoy going to the dr