xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    xtxrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :smackingf

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

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

    :barf01::barf01::barf01::barf01::smackingf:rotfl::rotfl: Don't you just want to grab 'em by the shoulders and scream in their hollow heads that mankind could live without

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

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

    Forget resume's..... just send head

  4. Attention all night shift nurses, techs, cnas, and pcts...

    xtxrn replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Boy if this isn't the truth ... When I worked peds (nights), they got absolutely gonzo if we didn't go "in order" with admissions- even if I was done with mine and volunteered to take the next one, it...

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

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

    Aren't there online reports that Elvis is hiding in the Mojave

  6. Dealing with MDs (residents)

    xtxrn replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl::hpygrp:

  7. Wage and hour law RE: RN vs LPN

    xtxrn replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    It's not tax exempt. It refers to eligibility for overtime. Salaried positions do not get overtime. Hourly positions

  8. Transitioning from LTC to Acute

    xtxrn replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

    It's a different kind of busy, since you will have more direct care besides meds and treatments, and more intense assessments. And, families are around more in acute care (not that LTC doesn't have...

  9. One of the best...Invaluable to the unit

    xtxrn replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound trite, and I don't mean it to.... but maybe this is a good thing to have happen now, rather in another 3.5 years, when you've spent even more time doing all you can to be valuable, and...

  10. Non traditional job ideas??

    xtxrn replied to NorCalKid's topic in General Nursing

    Cruise

  11. DOH showed today while I was out playing.

    xtxrn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    OK...so you don't call in.... :) How about amnesia????? () You could tell them you found yourself in their building and could someone please tell you where you are, and why you're there !!!...

  12. Job Offer Advice

    xtxrn replied to another_me's topic in General Nursing

    Can you see yourself not having patient contact? Do you like being glued to a phone? Are the hours worth any cons? I'd seriously write out a pro-con list for both positions, and see what shows up...

  13. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    xtxrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends on the

  14. DOH showed today while I was out playing.

    xtxrn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    And nobody wants someone around w/diarrhea and constant grabbing of the gut and

  15. Wage and hour law RE: RN vs LPN

    xtxrn replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, it depends on the position (staff vs management or

  16. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    xtxrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was she raised in a cave??? That is really bad

  17. DOH showed today while I was out playing.

    xtxrn replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Can you feign food poisoning from some bad concession stand food

  18. RN with back problems and no job

    xtxrn replied to tmposton's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You might try a nursing home with an MDS position- there is some walking involved, but the heaviest thing you have to lift is a chart- be sure to set limits upon hire re: any physical restrictions you...

  19. Hep C reactive

    xtxrn replied to kayie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You MUST see your doctor and get tested and the proper treatment ! It is very important. The sooner you get treated, the better chance you have at a good outcome. Please see your doctor. And-...

  20. Are nurses being replaced?

    xtxrn replied to BC Roberts's topic in General Nursing

    They used to give us a week or two of orientation, and then turn us loose

  21. One of the best...Invaluable to the unit

    xtxrn replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    Healthcare workers are a part of business. There is nothing personal about MOST decisions that are made re: hiring and staffing. None of us mean enough to a corporation to even know our names in the...

  22. One of the best...Invaluable to the unit

    xtxrn replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's probably business (healthcare workers are part of that business- nothing more).... not personal

  23. Are nurses being replaced?

    xtxrn replied to BC Roberts's topic in General Nursing

    Med aides were a response to the nursing shortage (at least in TX). There weren't enough nurses to cover the shifts- so they had to do something. It doesn't take a 2 or 4 year education to follow a...

  24. Advice needed. Crna vs MD

    xtxrn replied to ConfusedxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not all NPs are primary

  25. Are nurses as competitive in work as they are in school?

    xtxrn replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    Women are women are women....so , yes. Some places seem to be worse than others (when I moved back to IL from TX, I was appalled at how "sorority house" it was...made me want to puke and find some...