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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. pradaxa question

    xtxrn replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Patient Medications

    I just returned from the pharmacy to pick my rx for Pradaxa, and asked him about opening the capsules. Per him, and the written instructions that came with the rx, NO. The gelatin does dissolve, but...

  2. fasting lipid panel on a pt with cont' tube feeding. ?h

    xtxrn replied to Zen123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just FWIW.... the long acting should not be held (people who eat normally take hs Lantus, and don't eat all night); the hs sliding scale may need to be adjusted- but all of this with orders of course....

  3. LPN Central / PICC Lines

    xtxrn replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hospital policy & procedure manual

  4. What else can I do with a BSN beside bedside nursing

    xtxrn replied to Ayonti's topic in Nursing Career

    Anxiety and being overwhelmed is also a normal part of being a new nurse. You need to know it could happen in another job- maybe not- but being new is stressful :) Gawd.....I thought this sounded...

  5. Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    xtxrn replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Weight loss can alter test results because of the weed metabolites being stored in fat. You may have been clear if you hadn't lost weight. Heard that in drug/alcohol rehab job all the time. Even 3...

  6. Tips for transitioning from one field to another

    xtxrn replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you do online applications, or actually see people in person? Ask those who are turning you down what they are looking for- can't hurt

  7. Have you ever seen this before?

    xtxrn replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    What was the doc thinking? (I know you don't know that- just seems asinine to even order it if he/she'd been checking the I&Os). What have I&O's looked like for the last week? Was this a...

  8. What 2 do if u r called to a man down?

    xtxrn replied to myownboss's topic in Correctional

    Vitals, blood sugar, have guard call station to call 911. If there's a big enough hospital unit, see if there's a protocol to ask for help from them. If no vitals, CPR until help comes (and use a...

  9. Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    xtxrn replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to the people where you were tested, bring in the recommendation, and see what happens. And, ASAP, find a pain management specialist (MD), and find some other alternatives.... :) Drug...

  10. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    xtxrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Ideal world= employer cares if you are sick, and encourages you to take care of yourself. Real world= employer wants the shifts filled, and if you tip over, they might prop you up to hold up a plant...

  11. Need some advice please from Nurses.....

    xtxrn replied to RNRESMITH's topic in General Nursing

    Some boards of nursing do ask about some specific disorders- but all they want is to know you're stable (public safety issues)...get a note from the doc, and you should be ok. THey may require...

  12. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    xtxrn replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    FWIW, I bailed out during orientation from a LTC, where the DON put linen that fell on the floor back on the CLEAN linen cart, was known to show up at people's home's, after she unknowingly changed...

  13. pradaxa question

    xtxrn replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Patient Medications

    Ask the pharmacy was from someone who takes it They may have info that isn't in the books- as in updates .

  14. If I see one more post titled....

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I loved that

  15. How to get my expired nursing Lic. Back

    xtxrn replied to rlt5861's topic in General Nursing

    $$$$$$$$$

  16. pradaxa question

    xtxrn replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Patient Medications

    Call the pharmacy. I take the stuff, and wouldn't do anything with it without calling the

  17. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    xtxrn replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't cry "subordinately", so you can't really be insubordinate FOR crying. Go bowling--- think of his nuts standing up down the lane. Then start applying

  18. Things that make ya go, Hmmmmmmmmmm

    xtxrn replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    4 side rails= restraint; 3= mobility enabler (or if full length, 2 up= restraint, 1 up=enabler) W/C seatbelt= restraint; foam lap buddy= enabler (if they didn't have it and tried to scoot in the w/c...

  19. "That's where they keep big needles to stick bad little boys."

    xtxrn replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    TOS prevents the names I have for such parents. The law prevents what I'd like to do to them.

  20. When someone else gets terminated

    xtxrn replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite former co-workers was addicted- none of us had a clue. She was a great nurse. When someone needs the drug to function- they function :) You don't know for sure that's it, do you?...

  21. Torn

    xtxrn replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    Your life- your decision. An hour after anyone leaves a position, management doesn't remember their

  22. self mutilating patients

    xtxrn replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    Self-mutilators aren't uncommon. Many are abuse survivors. It's a release of some sort. This is obviously an extreme form in your op. What are your facilities policies re: protecting from...

  23. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    xtxrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have attendance policies; is it worth using up an inexcused absence on your FIRST day? Of course it's better to not work sick. Anybody work somewhere where they support that? Are...

  24. Religion

    xtxrn replied to x4livin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm a Christian, not ashamed of Jesus, and still don't think that this is a conversation for a professional relationship. I respect that other people have their own beliefs, and if a polite comment...

  25. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    xtxrn replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    Strokes, MIs, SUDEP, PEs..... they don't always come with enough time for someone to call for help. Night shift is to keep them alive. Asleep and coma pretty much look the same if you don't wake...