xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Can my insurance company disclose what meds I'm on?? Seeking treatment for drug depen

    xtxrn replied to babypanda123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This might sound stupid, but give me a second :) First- no judgement from me Were you using the meds for a 'high', or did you have physical dependence or tolerance d/t taking the pills for a while?...

  2. Air in IV flush syringe??

    xtxrn replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    OH, I think you would have heard if something had

  3. Student really needs help

    xtxrn replied to windmill182's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :) Also look at the history for any info on the possible causes for those labs. Is the dementia/psychosis of recent onset, or over a prolonged period? Are there any medical issues? What type of...

  4. medsurg nurses, how many admits/discharges on a typical shift?

    xtxrn replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Rural Central TX. It's been several years, but the heaviest admission day (a Friday) we got 9 admissions (only 20 beds to start with )- and I was the only RN w/3 LVNs. Discharges? Maybe 2-3...

  5. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    xtxrn replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's great that it worked out that you

  6. Should I ask Questions? Need Advice Fast!

    xtxrn replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Base pay should be day shift rate; differentials are generally paid for evenings, nights, and/or weekends. :) You should ask during a break (HR or DON). I'm guessing there are non-nursing and others...

  7. Why aren't new grads getting hired?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing schools used to teach enough skills to be able to get a job with a fair amount of confidence that the technical stuff was at least gone over and checked off before graduation (or at least...

  8. Concept Map for Cellulitis of Right Forearm

    xtxrn replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    also, how are you going to prioritize these? :) you're doing a good job with coming up with the problems, and your reasoning is there anything r/t any possible booster immunizations w/the dirty...

  9. Concept Map for Cellulitis of Right Forearm

    xtxrn replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i'm not following how anxiety is r/t excess fluid volume. also, if the edema is localized at the infection site (and not observed anywhere else) i would see it as more of a result of the infection-...

  10. hypersensititivity

    xtxrn replied to rehanna123's topic in General Students

    Enter this into the search engine: Pathophysiology in hypersensitivity in asthma (I just did, and got a LONG list of links)

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

    xtxrn replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    There should be laws re: shirt length and wiggle factor. Just

  12. Why aren't new grads getting hired?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, from what I've heard here, the nursing "shortage" isn't

  13. OK, so I am whining but....

    xtxrn replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    This started over a year ago (see the date of the original post :))- and while I am sorry you're in such a lousy situation, please remember that other people also have their own things to deal with;...

  14. Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have a license- YOU are real. Just

  15. Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are now a real nurse You're not supposed to feel confident. Nursing school teaches you how to not kill someone on purpose The confidence comes with experience. You may have to work someplace...

  16. Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're not in school :) The game has

  17. Does Nursing stay at work, or does it follow you home?

    xtxrn replied to Ashley_Nurse's topic in General Students

    There is SO much focus on "customer service" and being a 'servant' (for lack of a better word) that a lot of time is spent doing non-nursing functions, which causes time problems. I haven't worked...

  18. Help! Decreased Cardic Output but....

    xtxrn replied to zpb72000's topic in General Students

    You're fine posting here :) Experienced nurses who like helping with homework drop by regularly You'd get moved over here anyway (more than likely) if you started out on the General Discussion...

  19. HIV and AIDS

    xtxrn replied to rehanna123's topic in General Students

    Hold on- what have YOU found on searches so far? This isn't a drive-thru care plan service :) It's important for you to do the work, and not just leave US the

  20. hypersensititivity

    xtxrn replied to rehanna123's topic in General Students

    What is your understanding so far?

  21. Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But you may not have made a mistake !! Don't dwell on what you can't change. It's hard to not get in where you want to work- I didn't get the job I thought was my 'dream job' in school, for 17...

  22. Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

    xtxrn replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry it didn't turn out well. And, no- you are not "entitled" to anything from them. So many nurses are having trouble finding jobs- it's the market. Someone with experience may have been in...

  23. The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    xtxrn replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Too bad y'all can't just go and learn- all of these hoops to jump through sound ridiculous to

  24. The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    xtxrn replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    ouch !!!

  25. Confidence level

    xtxrn replied to nsgstu's topic in General Students

    Confidence comes with experience :) If I meet a nursing student who thinks they have it all together? I'm looking for the door, and some sort of 'swatter' to get them away from me You'll get there...