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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. How many broken ribs???? (long rant)

    xtxrn replied to klm49's topic in General Nursing

    Even when getting an admission FROM the ER for someone who had an unexplained, unwitnessed fall, there's some light palpation along the ribs, abdomen, and back. I'm sorry you went through this with...

  2. Seriously?

    xtxrn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO- the floor nurse is not there for the primary benefit of the student. They are responsible for a lot of patients (and their families, the docs, the RTs, the radiology transports, the volunteers,...

  3. Seriously?

    xtxrn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    This was a pet peeve of mine when I worked nights, and an LVN student showed up one day, around 6 a.m. (report started at 6:45- when the students usually listened in). She started asking questions (I...

  4. pt complaint/called to office

    xtxrn replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    They can fire you, but legally, if you file for unemployment they have to respond. I lived/worked in TX for 17 years, and heard my administrators and DONs in nursing homes have to go to hearings...

  5. DVTs!

    xtxrn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    You are not JUST a student :) You are a student beginning your career in nursing. You matter. You are worth being heard.

  6. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    My ADN curriculum had chemistry, micro, sociology, psych, English, and nutrition, A &P (other than nursing students also took these), as well as electives like medical biology.... but the nursing...

  7. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, got it

  8. What do you see?

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

    OMG- Romper Room !! I recently saw a documentary and was crushed to hear that they had a bunch of those Miss_____ (whatever her name was) all over the country ! Just killed it that there wasn't...

  9. DVTs!

    xtxrn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    The article is 7 years

  10. The Oversensitive... Vent!

    xtxrn replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, only if to not do so would offend you

  11. The Oversensitive... Vent!

    xtxrn replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Then can I be offended that you're offended that people are offended???

  12. The Oversensitive... Vent!

    xtxrn replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the cereal

  13. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    It might be really helpful to talk with an instructor or advisor at your school, and ask them what graduates of that program generally find for jobs in that area.

  14. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    I've been disabled for years- but worked for 19 years in many areas- neuro, pediatrics (hospital), psych, drug/alcohol rehab, nursing homes- and as staff nurse, charge nurse, supervisor, and...

  15. I volunteer at a hospital & am wondering what the patients call the unit secretary on

    xtxrn replied to ladylulu's topic in General Nursing

    Many of these systems have buttons to hold down, so the specific room is being addressed or listened to.... not to actually record

  16. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    ADN programs = RN.... evidently there are programs that results in an associates' degree that lead to an LPN, but this is not the same as a 2 year RN program. I don't know where the Associates...

  17. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    :) Just commented on this

  18. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    xtxrn replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    There is a post in this thread that stated that someone had gone to an AD program, and got their LPN.... just commenting on a comment to that post

  19. I volunteer at a hospital & am wondering what the patients call the unit secretary on

    xtxrn replied to ladylulu's topic in General Nursing

    It sound like the call light system, that is connected to the gizmo in the patient room that they press when they want the nurse or aide/tech.

  20. amazing natural remedies

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's metformin that was derived from kimodo dragon

  21. amazing natural remedies

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Digoxin comes from foxglove flowers.... White willow bark is an antiinflamatory. Ginger- nausea Tea bags soaked in hot water (not enough to burn), squeezed out, and placed on bug bites helps with the...

  22. DVTs!

    xtxrn replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you got chewed.... I'm not much help with this, as I've been out of the loop for a few years, and know that the 'rules' may have changed 86 times since then- lol. When I was admitted for...

  23. amazing natural remedies

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure that the remedy for stupid is reversable- LOL.... Hang in there !

  24. Question on hiring status

    xtxrn replied to MollNick's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to know what terms different hospitals use. I'd call the manager. Also, something I ended up doing, partly to save time, and give prospective employers more info that "eligible for rehire"...

  25. To Swab or Not to Swab......

    xtxrn replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I didn't swab new vials... I don't swab my Lantus vials, or insulin pens after opening them, either.