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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. coping mechanisms?

    xtxrn replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any book suggestions....After seeing so many people have to survive in terrible situations, I remind myself that there are things worse than death....being alive, and living aren't the...

  2. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT???? You didn't see it on reruns late at

  3. HELP question about ADN and RN

    xtxrn replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. If you're living at home and don't have bills, I'd go for the RN and be done with it. If you have to support yourself ASAP, it might be better to do the LVN..... see if you can talk to...

  4. HELP question about ADN and RN

    xtxrn replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- back when I was in school (1983-1985), LPN/LVN classes were at a technical school, not a CC- ADNs were at CCs, diplomas were at hospital programs, and the BSN was the 4-yr university.... seems...

  5. New nurse... Dressing change?

    xtxrn replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    "Dressing change Q day" or "Dressing change Q shift"..... what does the order say? :) Usually if it says daily, start it on whatever shift gets the order and continue it however your facility...

  6. HELP question about ADN and RN

    xtxrn replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

    If you go through an ADN program, you are in nursing school. You graduate, and then take boards- if that goes well, you're an RN :) You will not be an LVN/LPN after going through an ADN program....

  7. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I know where it's from...just don't remember the whole thing

  8. The worst code you've seen?

    xtxrn replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    yikes... Varices are bad (my guy started blowing blood bubbles, then puddles at a drug/alcohol rehab place 15 miles from a hospital- but he lived... the bozo ambulance guy wanted me to sink an NG...

  9. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ? You already lost me !!

  10. Who Knew Gangrene Could Be So Much Fun?

    xtxrn replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

  11. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya :) My instructor would physically push me into the room and say "You HAVE to talk to them".... being a CNA helped a

  12. BLUE TUBEX INJECTOR

    xtxrn replied to chinny7150's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm surprised they still have those around ! LOL Those were hot technology when they first came out

  13. The worst code you've seen?

    xtxrn replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    Technology has done something 'not right' to some people....it's like they're entitled to insert themselves into everybody's business... very uncool....should be a federal crime d/t

  14. Had my first code today....

    xtxrn replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. It never really gets easy. It sounds like you did what you could.

  15. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah...you might want to define your parameters on that one!! Mind you, I've never been married- but saw a few older TX gentlemen... There are a lot of fine looking cowboys (but they don't get sick...

  16. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I live a very sheltered

  17. The worst code you've seen?

    xtxrn replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  18. The worst code you've seen?

    xtxrn replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    That is so sad- I'm sorry about your brother-in-law. AAAs are such sneaky buggers. The lady I saw my first code on had one (and they, too, had no idea- she came in with non-descript back

  19. help nurses! Need I & R for "altered urinary elimination"

    xtxrn replied to Rachael243's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How many do you have to have??? Good grief. Sorry- got some ideas, but won't help you in the long run, to get this if suggestions are given. What else is effected by the renal

  20. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Just think of it as a vertically equipped MRI Think about climbing palm trees, out in the open, at the beach with the surf slapping the sand....knocking off coconuts when you get to the top.......

  21. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    CROP DUSTING ???? OMG.... that is too funny !!

  22. The worst code you've seen?

    xtxrn replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    Similar....I was only out of school for MAYBE a year...working an acute neuro floor on nights - 28 beds, 2 RNs...that's it. I'd done my rounds, vitals all decent on my 14, meds done, etc...I was...

  23. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ? How about phenytoin???? (although don't do generics on this) I say

  24. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yelclap::smackingf:hpygrp::dncgbby::pntlft::anbd::cheers:

  25. feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

    xtxrn replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    If anybody goes into nursing to be respected and admired, or paid well, or 'even-worked', then by all means don't do it.