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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    xtxrn replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a great day :) I'm happy you had a good experience !

  2. BAD Preceptor, HELP!

    xtxrn replied to Lizzy84, RN's topic in Emergency

    Another possibility...maybe she's seeing how well you'll hold up to stress and 'demand' to be listened to- something I'm sure is critical in an ED setting ??? Next time she says something unhelpful...

  3. To relocate or stay put?

    xtxrn replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    OK... you liked AZ...family there....winters don't s*@k.... WI- decent summers (spent a LOT of time in WI, being from IL), green, a LOT of cows , but the winters can make a polar bear grumpy from the...

  4. Dilaudid

    xtxrn replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    Depends on the state, and then the city.... in TX, one city allowed LVNs to start IVs and give IVPBs and manage fluids but not give push meds...another city wouldn't let them start the IVs, but the...

  5. Dilaudid

    xtxrn replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    Really? No LVNs/LPNs giving meds? :) Those states have no room to whine about nursing shortages if they're knocking out a valid sector of nursing :) JMHO I've never heard of only RNs giving...

  6. When should I call? Now or next week?

    xtxrn replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My first hospital job, I called EVERY DAY until they hired me I think they took a chance on a fairly new grad (out 6 months) just to clear up the phone lines Make 'em notice you-- until you do,...

  7. when a male patient pulls foley out..

    xtxrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sign that dude up for the contortionist troupe ! LOL And eewwwwww.....:barf01: I don't care if urine is supposed to be sterile... just ain't right !!!

  8. Can a stroke cause cardiac arrest?

    xtxrn replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    Yep- can't put a quart of jello into a pint

  9. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    xtxrn replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    But you have to know the information- not just have fast fingers :) That's one of the points... it's not about the "dark ages" and being anti-technology- it's about people needing to put forth...

  10. interview for job with absolutly no experience!

    xtxrn replied to beatrice1's topic in Nursing Career

    Just be honest about this being the first job out of school, but you're very interested in working with them and learning how they do things , and would love to work with the type of patients they...

  11. when a male patient pulls foley out..

    xtxrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    How did he get a

  12. New Grad LPN offered a Nurse Supervisor position in Post Acute

    xtxrn replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    that's extremely common. in all of the ltc/snf facilities i worked at in tx (or interviewed at), lvns were in charge after hours- unless they could get a 3-11 rn....but an rn on 11-7 was pretty much...

  13. what is the top rate of pay for an RN in the states?

    xtxrn replied to Guest505077's topic in General Nursing

    Those prices are considered high in a LOT of markets. I could get 2 1050sq ft 2bdrm 2bath apartments for the cost of some of those. And in TX, you could practically rent the state

  14. Can a stroke cause cardiac arrest?

    xtxrn replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was thinking, too. :) It seemed to be neuro- but the cardiac folks were thinking it could be takosubo syndrome... I'm no cardiac nurse- so of course I go for the brain- LOL. Poor...

  15. New RN, 2 med errors in 2 days!

    xtxrn replied to asteroidcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know what you did- the patients were ok....you learned from it- that's not a catastrophe (though it feels horrible). You are not a bad nurse- you're just new. And it sounds like kind of a...

  16. Sick to stomach before each shift

    xtxrn replied to noyesno's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, it does get better, but you shouldn't have to feel miserable for a year :) Can you talk to your doctor, and see if there's something he/she can suggest to help you do better physically while...

  17. when a male patient pulls foley out..

    xtxrn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We used a really thin colloidal that had easy-off (don't remember the brand) adhesive OR steri-strips (after a sterile cotton swab realignment of the skin) w/vaseline gauze and roll gauze. I...

  18. Nurse In Style- Because We Care!!!!

    xtxrn replied to nursenyiva's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I don't need them anymore, I liked the pants with the knit cuffs and cargo pockets AND side pockets. I sounded like a junk truck coming down the hall, but I never had to look for...

  19. what is the top rate of pay for an RN in the states?

    xtxrn replied to Guest505077's topic in General Nursing

    Small retirement town in central TX- 600$= 2 bdrm 2bath- utilities including cable (except electric and phone)- 1000sq ft. Hourly rate around 20.00 (8 yrs ago)...but cost of living + no state...

  20. New Grad LPN offered a Nurse Supervisor position in Post Acute

    xtxrn replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did the restriction to RNs only doing the first assessment have anything to do with SNF vs ECF patients?? I mostly worked in TX, and LVNs did the full admission on ECF residents...the RNs had to see...

  21. wound care

    xtxrn replied to sonstermonster's topic in General Nursing

    With that much drainage, is the patient not a candidate for a wound

  22. MDS nurse needs a break

    xtxrn replied to montecarlo64's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I hear ya- I was the only one who did PPS MDSs for a 140 bed facility (most beds certified)...usually had 25 PPS...another nurse did the quarterly MDSs, and i did all of the Annual and COCs. I had...

  23. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    xtxrn replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can't . The same steps have to be taken (find resident, get med, check MAR, give med, sign MAR.... it all has to be done). what you save is sitting before the DON or state (or worse) and...

  24. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    xtxrn replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have never worked in a LTC/SNF where this was ok. You have to sign them out when you give them. Period. You can get your butt in a big sling with the state, and also if something happens and you...

  25. 1st lpn job ltc 4months in :-) :-(

    xtxrn replied to simplyme83's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK- first off, I don't know of a state that does NOT require RN availability 24/7 if they get Medicare patients. Second- you have rank over CNAs- if they don't work/disappear- write them up....