xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. peer interviews

    xtxrn replied to serein's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..... it's like "rush week" at some goofy sorority. I found the whole thing idiotic, even though I got the job. I wasn't there for some club meeting- I was there for a job :) But, it's not...

  2. TX looking for nurse w/DWIs

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Once again..... help or sentencing

  3. TX looking for nurse w/DWIs

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.corrections.com/articles/4049-texas-forced-to-release-hundreds-of-inmates-early

  4. TX looking for nurse w/DWIs

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Not true. Mandatory release for specific violent felonies was repealed in

  5. vancomycin

    xtxrn replied to fati_ER_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- agree that everyone is different.... In 19 years of giving vanc, I never had anyone say anything about being sure to not give it cold to prevent seizures- Could someone have been giving you a...

  6. vancomycin

    xtxrn replied to fati_ER_RN's topic in General Nursing

    What do the pharmacist and/or med books say? And, why is it being given? Could the sz be

  7. Funky Nurse

    xtxrn replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I lasted about 1 1/2 minutes before wondering what the point was.....

  8. "Strange Addiction"

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in Addictions

    I can see that being true for behavioral "addictions"..... just not sure I'm buying it as a true addiction (finally defined by the Assoc of Addiction Medicine as a brain disorder).... maybe they do...

  9. Trach and secretions

    xtxrn replied to 703bird's topic in General Nursing

    Looking back, I'm pretty sure every trach patient I ever had also had humidified 02 or air.... that's going to loosen up the

  10. Frustrated about Illinois

    xtxrn replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Welcome to Illinois.... I'm sorry it's been a long

  11. Giving IM inject in a SQ space?

    xtxrn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Patient Medications

    That's what I learned also (back in the early to mid 80s)....when I was talking to the diabetic educator as I began insulin myself, I found out that it's now given at a 90degree angle... Also depends...

  12. Staff splitting...how to deal?

    xtxrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief.... that sounds horrible I'd be visualizing the whole lot of them on wanted posters.....

  13. Nurse with bipolar disease wants to return to work

    xtxrn replied to robynbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Just a note about your being a mom- you have already been doing the hardest job of all for several years. No days off, no quitting, and THAT is a huge asset. Many people take time off to raise kids...

  14. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    xtxrn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    :cheers::hpygrp:

  15. money

    xtxrn replied to Anktshah's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, isn't that the truth. When I was in TX, I made less hourly than I did here, but it bought SO much more. And, no state taxes, better rental deals, etc. It's not always a flat amount that matters...

  16. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    xtxrn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I thought it was a finger-tangled RUK !!! Thanks

  17. Health insurance ahhh...

    xtxrn replied to Valery0725's topic in General Students

    Insurance generally isn't cheap- do they have a group policy for students? You might find out on your first day. I thought you could buy Kaplan test books......maybe wrong- but check Amazon (better...

  18. Background check can't locate employment history

    xtxrn replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    If they can't verify employment (which going back that far seems a bit nitpickey :))...they can just do a criminal check to verify you weren't in prison :) You should be ok

  19. Attention Nurses....

    xtxrn replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah - I think I understand what you're saying- but there are patients who make it all about just getting them to the end of the shift. All of the philosophy in the world is irrelevant when it's...

  20. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    xtxrn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    This was a reply to the mom who said her 6 month old had a 10/10 pain. I am aware that children don't "rate" their pain like adults

  21. Turns q2h

    xtxrn replied to CBsMommy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah, the overlays are not true non-pressure mattresses. The air-flow beds (don't recall the name right now) have an actual cushion of air, and almost act like an air hockey table.

  22. Drug tested and scared

    xtxrn replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    Your track record will help :) Hang in there- and see what happens. How much you drink, how long the half-life of the primary ingredient in the tea, all go into whether or not it comes up...

  23. Brain aneurysm kills suddenly

    xtxrn replied to cschoppe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for you and your family. All of the medical explanations in the world are not going to make this make sense It's a situation that is so emotional, that "head knowledge" isn't going to...

  24. Drug tested and scared

    xtxrn replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    No....haven't had that. Copy the articles. IF there's any issue with your drug screen, bring in the articles, offer to test again (and lay off the tea until this is over - LOL).... and don't...

  25. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    xtxrn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Your kid is talking and evaluating the worst pain he's ever had? Bright kid :) Babies scream bloody murder when you suction their nose.... think that's a "10" also? JME- but that's what...