ixchel

critical care

Member

  • Content

    4,547

  • Visitors

    60,046

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    169

All Content by ixchel

  1. ixchel

    Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It was 4:30 in the morning, we were short staffed (5:1 on a stepdown unit) so I didn't look at her labs ahead of time, and the MD who placed the PICC is an outpatient doc without hospital privileges....
  2. ixchel

    Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What you are describing is very different from what we're responding to in this thread. Ancillary departments like radiology, lab and respiratory therapy approach the nurse trying to get out of doing...
  3. ixchel

    Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The MD who placed the PICC didn't/won't give an order to draw off it. Not sure why, but without the order, we can't touch it to draw labs. He only gave an order to use it for giving
  4. ixchel

    PICC LINE REMOVAL

    ixchel replied to HawaiiRN18's topic in General Nursing

    Hawaii, picc line removal is not like IV or central line removal. You need to look at your facility's policies on this. Had you gone through proper training on this and the piccs your facility might...
  5. ixchel

    The aggravation of it all

    ixchel replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    OP, if it comes down to it, and your semester has not yet started (assuming you haven't opened wrappers on the books), you can return the books and get your money back. If you HAVE opened the wrappers...
  6. ixchel

    I just set my friend up

    ixchel replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    It's not time to make a change, Just relax, take it easy. You're still young, that's your fault, There's so much you have to know. Find a girl, settle down, If you want you can marry. Look at me, I am...
  7. ixchel

    This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    More to add: Being an HIV patient as a middle-aged black man married to a white man in a traditionally conservative Christian area is pretty terrible. This guy has a steady reputation of being mean to...
  8. ixchel

    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel posted a topic in General Nursing

    This week, I have learned.... 1. Meth is a hell of a drug. 2. When meth is combined with cocaine and booze, it can destroy a 28 year old heart. 3. When you have one random patient across the unit from...
  9. ixchel

    This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot one: Scratching/rubbing my legs and feet after taking off my compression socks is
  10. ixchel

    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    ixchel posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you are a nurse, or a future nurse, is your spouse/significant other in law enforcement? Just curious to see if this is a legit pattern or if I've just been noticing it more lately. I am a nurse...
  11. ixchel

    I have a dilemma

    ixchel replied to Careerchange88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Out of curiosity, why would your low grades make you a more ideal ADN candidate than
  12. ixchel

    Nursing Rant: Am I wrong?

    ixchel replied to Gurlonthesun's topic in Rehabilitation

    I think it took courage to admit she didn't think she could handle that set of patients. Likely she still had managerial requirements as
  13. ixchel

    Any Good Online LVN programs?

    ixchel replied to Cmmc911's topic in General Students

    Hi, Cmmc911! I did some reading of your prior posts to get a bit of backstory. I see you are in Cali with some paramedic experience. Is that right? Unfortunately, I think you're going to get a lot of...
  14. ixchel

    Possible double major while waiting for RN program?

    ixchel replied to srichardson816's topic in General Nursing

    If you currently qualify for financial aid, as soon as you get a bachelor's degree, you are limiting or possibly eliminating, the financial aid that is available to you. For that reason, I wouldn't do...
  15. ixchel

    is nursing a life science degree?

    ixchel replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Always, always, always write a cover letter. Otherwise you are just a list of jobs and
  16. ixchel

    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Nearly 200 responses, and 41.8%! That's pretty
  17. ixchel

    Lost and in need of advice

    ixchel replied to MNbyte's topic in General Nursing

    This is not the norm nationally. There are many areas of the country that are so over-saturated with nurses (especially new grads) that people are having to drive for hours or relocate to different...
  18. ixchel

    Chemistry

    ixchel replied to dnelson120's topic in General Students

    YouTube can be a beautiful thing! But if you don't get that A, it will be okay, I promise you! It's only a few months. In my program, if for some reason you didn't start at the time you're accepted or...
  19. ixchel

    Microbiology online

    ixchel replied to armyj1986's topic in General Students

    Before you do that, be sure to check with the nursing department and the school's registrar to see if they're willing to accept online lecture and labs. If you are good at knowing how to scan for the...
  20. ixchel

    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    ixchel replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    You're not kidding. The OP was OP's one and only post here
  21. ixchel

    Need some New Grad advice:(

    ixchel replied to nurselisa207's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lisa, congratulations! And I hope your move goes smoothly! Now the real fun begins.....
  22. ixchel

    Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

    ixchel replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm on team "you're over thinking this". Here's why - depression is so incredibly common. And it has an easy fix for almost everyone who has it: pop pills that balance those neurotransmitters, and...
  23. ixchel

    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    ixchel replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    On a sidenote, this is why we get malpractice
  24. ixchel

    Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    ixchel replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ohhhhh I like that! Therapeutic communication at its best! That's nclex style,
  25. ixchel

    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    ixchel replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Are you