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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

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

    Gotcha :) Thrift stores can have some amazing finds re: white shoes. When I was in even worse financial situation than being on disability- LOL- I would stock up at the thrift stores when I saw...

  2. What is normal serum ammonia level?

    xtxrn replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are levels that are considered high, however, in 10% of hepatic encephalopathy patients, ammonia levels don't become elevated at all, so "too high" isn't really the diagnostic factor, though it...

  3. burleson jobs texaspadrequeen

    xtxrn replied to texasbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe call

  4. "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

    It's all in the delivery. When people are told that they are in some way inferior to those who so virtuously keep their family member at home, with no awareness of the individual situations, it's...

  5. Working with student nurses

    xtxrn replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Changed my mind..... not worth the energy to type when it is most obviously

  6. "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

    Very wise

  7. What has been your worst nightmare about work?

    xtxrn replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least he was strong enough to

  8. humanitarian mission and nursing

    xtxrn replied to neonate20's topic in General Nursing

    Check Haitian orphanages :) Also, Operation Smile (volunteers who fix kids' cleft lips and palates in SE Asia, and Central/South America- probably other places).... I saw an infomercial about them...

  9. orientation 8hr shifts / 5 days a week

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

    That sounds really good :) It's very common to work different shifts on a M-F schedule, since you have things that are done with the folks who also work those hours. (ie- ACLS and EKG class) You...

  10. Just need to vent...

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

    I don't think it's unreasonable to ask the staffing coordinator if that's because you're new- or how holidays are assigned/requested.... Did you request any off? If not, they may not have known you...

  11. Quit my first RN job...

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

    First thing- don't ever tell a future employer anything negative about the previous place- it's sort of an unwritten rule. The assumption is that if you don't like them, you'll also speak badly about...

  12. Pediatric Nursing- Developmental Diagnoses

    xtxrn replied to NLeteff's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does he have a delay? Or could you use something that is appropriate for a kid who is "normal" developmentally ?? If there is no delay, you can't address one If you are looking for an age/stage...

  13. The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

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

    You can decide ways to reduce costs. Yeah- it is expensive (especially the first semester when you don't have anything to start with :) But most of the stuff lasts the whole program (or should)....

  14. Physical books versus digital copy

    xtxrn replied to kntdoneyet's topic in General Students

    I never had the option of digital books. :) I do like physical books for highlighting and being able to have 2-3 laid out in front of me to look something up. BUT, if you have any back/shoulder/arm...

  15. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xtxrn replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. My grandma coded twice during dialysis, and that was when she was still at home, going as an outpatient. She'd get admitted, stabilized, then home for another round. Nine months of that- with...

  16. "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

    Same one that doesn't understand the purpose or REAL function of boxed gloves Gotta save the patient from infection while starting that IV, with clean gloves out of a box hanging on the wall...

  17. Can Anyone Help Me Out? (Looking for a specific post)

    xtxrn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the links I got when I searched for 'lacking in compassion' were replies by you, Ruby :) Maybe give yourself a hug?

  18. Acute rehab to med-surg?

    xtxrn replied to juicykins's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, my first thought is what skills you WANT to keep. No nurse keeps them all post- school (and those are primitive on graduation). I'd be a horror on an OB floor, and can't read a strip to save...

  19. "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

    And it's not a

  20. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xtxrn replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    And, another example of how interviews without interpersonal contact (as in "I need to interview a nurse" threads) reflects the overall "not getting it". It's not just the OP...it's a generation....

  21. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xtxrn replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    Ask the nurses where you work how much 'warning' they usually gets before someone codes in the dialysis chair

  22. I'm a "floating" RN... sometimes I feel useless...

    xtxrn replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Jackpot!!!!!

  23. Hospital nursing question

    xtxrn replied to Nurzelady's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah- pretty much- though there can be different types of stress.....:) It gets better with time, if you're

  24. "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

    This is my favorite

  25. "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

    True, nerd...... I don't think the OP has been back since the