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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Who is calling my references?

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

    I'd call and ask them who checks references and if they share your personal info.... not cool if they

  2. Need help with decision on nursing school

    xtxrn replied to lollila's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Be sure your income isn't over the limit set by Soc Sec or your private disability insurance, or you can lose it. Also, Soc Sec and many private disability insurances have 'back to work' programs....

  3. make up?

    xtxrn replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't wear it. At almost 48 years old, I've got no wrinkles (and I spent my fair of time in the sun as a teenager to mid

  4. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    xtxrn replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    http://www.innocentenglish.com/movie-quotes-database/movie-quote-database-free/movie-quotes-from-coyote-ugly.html Will not look this up again ....the results from 'man with a toddler in his pants'...

  5. Curious~

    xtxrn replied to KawaiiCara's topic in General Nursing

    Also, when you compare the differences in in-state vs out of state tuition, and find out what defines 'in state' (usually 6-12 months depending on the state), it might be more cost effective in the...

  6. New Grad working 7p to 7a

    xtxrn replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    Having a lot to do will help keep you awake. :) And your body will eventually get used to it. On my nights off, I still stayed up (nobody I had to take care of). With all of the 24/7 stores open, I...

  7. West Texas Nursing Pay

    xtxrn replied to loveishope's topic in Texas Nursing

    When a friend of mine moved from central TX back to Big Spring, TX, her rent for a 3 bedroom house was less than $400/month... at the time, my 2 bedroom apt was almost $500/month (and that was way...

  8. pt. called in narcotics under MY name...now what

    xtxrn replied to Yulie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a patient can get the DEA number off of old prescriptions- but not all pharmacies ask for them if the doc is well known to

  9. Oh, the Q is silent...

    xtxrn replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dysdiadokinesis... (not sure I can even spell it- but I know how to test for

  10. You Know You Are a Nurse When...

    xtxrn replied to ParvulusPuella's topic in Nursing Humor

    You use an emesis basin to put a frozen entree in after it gets nuked (back in the day when they came in bags to boil, or nuke)... and the doctors turn green watching you eat it from the puke basin...

  11. Disappointed in pay

    xtxrn replied to Michizzle's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a lot of stuff that there is no price for :) To have this opportunity as a new grad is a big deal :) And, wherever you go in the future, you got off to a good start. Money is...

  12. Questions about alcoholism and withdrawal

    xtxrn replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Addictions

    That was my immediate thought. And the confusion may be permanent of this is the

  13. Disappointed in pay

    xtxrn replied to Michizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if you're in a smaller town, that makes a a difference- but cost of living often helps make up the difference- I'd be thrilled to be making less money in TX than what I did here (before...

  14. Quitting more than one addiction

    xtxrn replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how the docs (who would have to prescribe it) would avoid writing those orders- the amount needed to prevent withdrawal is probably more than they could ethically feel ok doing. I've seen a...

  15. New Grads Doomed for years to come?

    xtxrn replied to MusicEMT's topic in General Nursing

    Some markets seem to be saturated, but there are areas that want nurses- if you're willing to relocate.

  16. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    xtxrn replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah- I'm a sucker for an underdog as well.... The superficially pretty are fortunate, and some have the inner beauty to keep up with the 'shell'... but too much emphasis is put on things that just...

  17. Using technical jargon with patients-EYE OPENER

    xtxrn replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think some - not the majority- are just so arrogant they really don't care if someone understands

  18. Using technical jargon with patients-EYE OPENER

    xtxrn replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors.....talking with laymen.....common sense.... WOW- I've never seen those three things in the same

  19. Using technical jargon with patients-EYE OPENER

    xtxrn replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    So true. Years ago, on a neuro floor, a patient was slowly declining (don't remember what for), and the docs were telling the staff that his wife wouldn't agree to a DNR. Things continued to get...

  20. Quitting more than one addiction

    xtxrn replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

    In a facility not cut out for detox, this can be the safest option...Our drivers at the detox/rehab facility were instructed to stop and get beers between the airport and facility (over an hour drive)...

  21. Dilemma -- Need Advice on Job Offer

    xtxrn replied to buckheimer's topic in General Nursing

    Call the LTAC asap and let them know you didn't realize they had offered you a position, and have more interviews. I'd definitely go to the other interviews. You can't make a real choice without all...

  22. Missing meds & I'm getting the blame

    xtxrn replied to ForeverMoving's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember if Lomotil shows up- but you have a rx for that, and that's not what was missing, was it? As long as you have a rx for whatever you take, it won't be held against you... and if...

  23. Missing meds & I'm getting the blame

    xtxrn replied to ForeverMoving's topic in General Nursing

    OK- I understand what you're saying- but there hasn't been any disciplinary action yet-- the BON may or may not have been contacted... She already has plans to move. I had someone (I think I know...

  24. Narcotic Administration in ER

    xtxrn replied to silver2009's topic in Emergency

    One ED I was at made me hang out for 4 hours, then take a cab home. There was no discussion- that's how it was going to be if I wanted to be treated (it wasn't for pain- and actually unneeded- they...

  25. metaphors

    xtxrn replied to frisco96's topic in General Nursing

    I compare hyperglycemia and why it's hard on the blood vessels as trying not push maple syrup through a tube meant for water.... simple, but gets the point across.