xtxrn ASN, RN

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1. #!@$ I hate cancer

   xtxrn replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

   It's never easy- but with a kid, it's horrendous. I couldn't do pediatric oncology. Peds was bad enough. I've been through chemo, and while it stunk for the 19 months I was on it, at least I was "old...

2. St.Mary's or Good Sam in West Palm Beach???

   xtxrn replied to NeekaG18's topic in Florida Nursing

   Maybe check the Florida forum... threads will be moved by staff to the forum where they are most likely to get the most exposure appropriate to the topic

3. Is becoming a nurse for me?

   xtxrn replied to xxbrittanyxx182's topic in General Nursing

   Personally, with the market being as is described by so many new grads here, I couldn't imagine recommending that someone take out loans for nursing school when the job prospects are so

4. Why can't you write people's names in your note: Rationale?

   xtxrn replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

   If I talked to a specific supervisor, doc, or other nurse, by God their name went in the chart w/date and time. Period. If they are pertinent to the situation, they get named in the role they...

5. How do you take your meds when working nights?

   xtxrn replied to tiredmomof2's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe ask your doc for some suggestions.... not sure if this borders on medical advice. I know the dilemma - I take my meds as close to the same time as I can (no diuretics, but just about...

6. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

   xtxrn replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

   Murray was a fool. Big difference I loved drug/alcohol rehab patients....yeah- they had some really hard times. But they knew what they were. And, imo- and ime, methadone maintenance is cruel for...

7. opinions please?

   xtxrn replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

   OK....opinion on this topic. Why not do the ADN-BSN thing.... NOBODY CARES what school you go to ...if you pass boards you get a job (eventually).... it's not even on job applications. Never in 19...

8. opinions please?

   xtxrn replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

   Very good :) When I saw the title, all I could think of was that my present opinion on a totally unrelated issue isn't fit to

9. Pegnant Nurse in of help ASAP

   xtxrn replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

   Wear a shirt that has the word "Baby" with the arrow pointing down.... if you're 6 months and nobody has a clue, you NEED to tell them. Either that or check to see if THEY are breathing - Should...

10. Is Med-Surg really a dead end?

    xtxrn replied to JustWannaWork,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ten pages of links- maybe you'll find some more opinions here :)...

11. Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    There are probably a million other nurses with the exact same things going on... and they get it done. Whether or not you WANT to live like that is another matter. Good luck.

12. Sample nurse malpractice suits

    xtxrn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    You'd be amazed at what fast talking lawyers can weasel out of a corporation. The truth is irrelevant. Period. I've been sued (along with another nurse, the DON and administrator). There was no...

13. In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tramadol CAN be very helpful for different kinds of pain. I'm in constant pain- no pain free days since 1996.... docs won't prescribe the Norco to take it enough to be pain 'tolerable' (I don't...

14. POA vs POAH....

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Right- my main point is to know the paperwork...:) Unless the POA specifically covers healthcare decisions, it is useless for medical

15. In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    T#3....hands down. NEVER had a patent enter drug rehab for tramadol. I hear about the tramadol being taken off the market- first it was propoxyphene.. they're leaving few options besides the hard...