xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Please Help my narcotic situation

    xtxrn replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. Would love to see some Toradol for this... we used it post op for hip ORIF, and many of the patients never wanted PRN

  2. Almost Fainted in the OR Twice!!

    xtxrn replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    ok.... op, please check with your md and/or get a dietician consult before ever doing the low-carb thing. ketones are not the brain's primary fuel. they are waste products.

  3. opthalmology

    xtxrn replied to toni mari rn's topic in Nursing Career

    My point is that it's really had to give you answers when the information is vague, and we are strangers :) Is this an aide/tech position? A nurse? or are you a very young doctor?

  4. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    xtxrn replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of meds that do show up as false positives for controlled substances. Just because a medication is not in a tested category doesn't mean it won't show up, falsely. Another reason to...

  5. opthalmology

    xtxrn replied to toni mari rn's topic in Nursing Career

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/opthalmic-support-staff-633019.html Same as yesterday, toni mari

  6. Scared of the docs!

    xtxrn replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    OH, no- don't do that (that used to be mandatory- for real) They're just people. Remember YOU are why THEY get to go home every day !! They should be bringing you flowers, and smiles, and gift...

  7. Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    xtxrn replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Insurance only comes up "normally" when benefits are discussed during orientation. That's the time to decline coverage, and I wouldn't bring it up unless someone asks- then just tell them you have...

  8. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    xtxrn replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    they want to know about illegal drug usage, op.... nobody cares if you have a valid prescription, but lying about it will probably raise more red flags than having an old ambien prescription (which...

  9. Almost Fainted in the OR Twice!!

    xtxrn replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    I have an autonomic nervous system disorder, where passing out is essentially my calisthenics The protein/complex carb thing is very good advice; you don't want rebound hypoglycemia. But food is...

  10. Using PTO to make a full pay ck

    xtxrn replied to SIXGUNS's topic in General Nursing

    2nd thread same

  11. How to get over feeling squeamish with trachs

    xtxrn replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Practice, practice, practice.... If you can, get behind the HOB, and be sure the patient is moved up in bed appropriately, so you can reach around from the back, and suction without being in the line...

  12. Using

    xtxrn replied to SIXGUNS's topic in General Nursing

    Legal- yeah, probably Moral & Ethical...... how does that apply to the nurse/employer

  13. a nurses right to privacy as a patient??

    xtxrn replied to amyj23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/SMRRequire.pdf

  14. Mass patient Incidence

    xtxrn replied to Reydel's topic in General Nursing

    I'll see what I can find out from the twins. (they're still kids to me- LOL) I'll PM any addresses :)

  15. any suggestions??

    xtxrn replied to wanted2know's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there any way to find a school that you are more likely to be accepted to for nursing, and see how many credits will transfer? If you don't have a lot of science (microbiology, chemistry, anatomy...

  16. Hypertension & Nursing Diagnosis

    xtxrn replied to labcat01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    RE: pain..... first thing I'd look into is last BM. Also have the doc check for inguinal hernia... It would be (and I'm not up on the most current wording- I did care planning for years in LTC, and...

  17. Mass patient Incidence

    xtxrn replied to Reydel's topic in General Nursing

    my cousin lives in joplin. she was 7 months pregnant at the time of the tornado. the extreme makeover home edition is building 7 homes this week (her 2 older sisters-twins, one a nurse- are there...

  18. Too Slow; How to become more fast????

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

    Sounds more like you're doing too much. Focus on YOUR patients for a bit, until you get the time management better under your belt (obviously, if someone is flat-lining, or sprawled out on the floor,...

  19. First day! Help!

    xtxrn replied to murray1030's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I made up my own "brain" sheet and had it on a clipboard with a legal pad for notes, to-do stuff, etc. You will get a routine. And with the STNA experience, you will have a big advantage. The skills...

  20. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    xtxrn replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    Not in the dominant hand In the ED, you guys need to get the hoses in wherever they go

  21. Public Service Announcement: Know your LTD coverage BEFORE you need it.

    xtxrn replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I've been very fortunate with my LTD coverage. They have done what they said they would. When I was eligible, the only thing they asked was that I also apply for SSDI, which I did, and got approved on...

  22. Perception is reality (Long)

    xtxrn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I sent my last PG survey (for MD office) back telling them that PG was responsible for causing safety issues as nurses were forced into concierge roles to keep people "happy", and having all of that...

  23. opthalmic support staff

    xtxrn replied to toni mari rn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. You need to contact them

  24. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    xtxrn replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's true :) I never liked to use anything in the hand, wrist, or AC.... we had a LOT Of older patients with lousy veins (COPD'ers w/steroids, along with just normal lousy veins), and those...

  25. opthalmic support staff

    xtxrn replied to toni mari rn's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a phone number for the place offering the class, that you can call and ask more questions about what it's all