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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Pharm Sales Reps? Where to find them?

    xtxrn replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    I guess they're putting it into all of those big-buck ads on TV to give the uninformed just enough info to tell their disinterested doc the "shopping list" they'd like filled

  2. Needy, needy, needy... vent please.

    xtxrn replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    It's ok to vent :) I'm glad you found some stuff to help Nobody is posting that you need to keep it to your self....when you are fairly new, it's hard to know what is worth a wake up call to the...

  3. Pharm Sales Reps? Where to find them?

    xtxrn replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    use the pdr as a phone book; one section at the front has the drug companies listed, with professional services departments..... i used to write to them for free stuff (pens, notepads,

  4. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    xtxrn replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    :hug: :bby: :bby: I'm so glad you had those 33 days :) I'm so sorry that she wasn't treated with the respect she deserved from the HCPs that you had. I floated to NICU one time, and one of my...

  5. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    xtxrn replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    My grandma is 97, and can carry on a good conversation :) (she's not a nurse, so probably not a candidate to test out her skills Plus she gags at gross stuff I think that a nurse needs to be off...

  6. How do you correctly word a pediatric assessment?

    xtxrn replied to Bodie43's topic in General Students

    "Development is impressive" tells me absolutely nothing. Impressive to who and in what way? It's vague and nutty. Just go by basic assessment: baby looks at nurse upon entering room, and smiles;...

  7. Educate a dinosaur :D

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Students

    U of I (Urbana) - so I'm sure there's some similarities- has very high entrance requirements to begin with. I think that's good. I loved the UIUC campus (wasn't there that long d/t health)....

  8. Needy, needy, needy... vent please.

    xtxrn replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    If he has nothing ordered PRN, and is complaining this much, I'd call the doc. True, the doc won't be happy- but then maybe the next time he will write PRN orders for constipation. Being...

  9. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My warshers are from the Midwest- Like corn-detassling areas

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

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- I absolutely agree :) My class had %100 PASS rate on the NCLEX. I was horrified that I got any wrong; I was way above the minimum to pass-but I was disappointed in

  11. Which came first? Chicken v. egg question.

    xtxrn replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I think it also goes in waves. Sometimes I'll cope better than others (like just about anybody, I'd imagine). If it's been a bad run with one disorder, or everything is being annoying, there are...

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

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Gads- at least you HAVE a limit.... I had one coworker who had taken it at least that many times (and was working as a tech- she did a good job with that). She finally passed, and had some good...

  13. Patient's drug of choice-all of them?

    xtxrn replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    And those are SO lethal..... Saw several of the APAP teen girls = and one did die; liver crapped out. The real addicts are going to OD d/t being gorked before the needle comes out of their arm, and...

  14. Nurses eat their Young

    xtxrn replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    It took me about 6 years to meet a "mean" nurse, and by then I couldn't care less. She worked the shift after mine- and was an EXCELLENT nurse- just not so great with people who weren't patients. But...

  15. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL--- No, they get them rinsed OK....but have to warsh them

  16. Educate a dinosaur :D

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Students

    Thanks :) From what I see, the TEAS is to see if the high school did ITS job, the HESI is to see if the nursing school did ITS job, and the TOEFL passes someone's ability to READ English..... WOW....

  17. NG tube

    xtxrn replied to rehanna123's topic in General Students

    Granted, it's been a while since I messed with NG tubes...but I always used air bolus/auscultation. You're right- the x-ray is by order, and only once (need new order if the patient pulls it out...

  18. How to stay focus during clinical?

    xtxrn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Yeah- you need to take your cues from your instructor. Not all nurses are thrilled with students if they didn't sign up to take them, but got them anyway. What type of program are you in? Be SURE...

  19. Are most people just against nursring as a profession?

    xtxrn replied to 1moretime's topic in General Students

    Doctors here do NO patient care. They may do procedures, but the usually spend 5 minutes with a hospital patient and maybe 7 with an office patient. If you want patient care, either nursing, or...

  20. ADN Curriculum.. does this look right?

    xtxrn replied to AaronsMommyxx's topic in General Students

    I'd suggest moving micro to a summer session. It's not a horrible class, but it would free up some time during the semester load.

  21. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've got family that warsh their clothes and

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

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Do people REALLY think that nursing licenses are going to get yanked into thin air over something that is considered "undesirable, but no threat to life or limb" ??? :nuke: :nuke: :nuke: :nuke:...

  23. sneaking meds in food

    xtxrn replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- and if there is no psych evaluation with recommendations, I'd ask for one

  24. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    xtxrn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of a guy who was teaching in S. Texas last I heard

  25. sneaking meds in food

    xtxrn replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    If they can act on their own rights and they are their own responsible party, I absolutely agree