xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    xtxrn replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update :) Appreciate

  2. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Yes- if it was someone who was A&O and being a jackwagon, there's possibly a misdemeanor in there.... and if it feels threatening, of course you need backup :) The scene I "heard" in the post...

  3. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    xtxrn replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    and as of the last i heard from the op, the results weren't even back yet- to know if darvocet was even on the screen. or if the one or two pills was still in her system..... let's all panic......

  4. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Understood.... but it's also not a felony. Aggression and assault aren't the same :) I wouldn't like some jerk shoving his junk in my face- patient or not- and at the same time, we do end up dealing...

  5. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    xtxrn replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    If the urine drug screen was sent out (vs a dipstick) propoxyphene as a STANDARD med tested for - and came back on a regular lab printout. It also had specific other opiates on it. If it's a cheap...

  6. Describe any therapeutic nurse-client relationship experience you've had?

    xtxrn replied to RPNgee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I asked my patient "Aren't you just so cute?" He gurgled and

  7. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    xtxrn replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Drug screens can isolate propoxyphene (the metabolite)....I would hope they don't now with it being recalled. http://thewestgroup.com/urine_drug_screens.htm...

  8. Foley care with providone iodine

    xtxrn replied to hnwxmo's topic in General Nursing

    What does the policy and procedure manual at your facility say??? And is the patient allergic to

  9. Criticized for being nervous . . .

    xtxrn replied to MakeAWish's topic in General Nursing

    I hear a GREAT evaluation....if all they can come up with is you being nervous (which, by the way is normal), you're doing well- CHILL !!! :) At least they didn't have a pile of 47 incident reports...

  10. Failed pre-employment drug screen

    xtxrn replied to OlderRNinGA's topic in General Nursing

    Darvocet was removed from the market d/t associations with heart problems.... the relative needs to ditch the stuff.... and not hand out their pills See what happens....if you have the legit rx for...

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Obviously, the individual patient determines the use of humor and to what extent. For those with perma-broom up their butt, they get the Victorian treatment.... For those who respond to humor, it...

  12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    uh. :uhoh21: if said man shoved your face into said jewels, that would be an issue. if said man has been asked to disrobe, and the jewels are merely dangling in the same room with you - that would...

  13. Nurse's getting younger

    xtxrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    anybody can learn from anybody if they are willing. when any nurse stops learning s/he is absolutely useless. i think the issue is that the experience and application of knowledge isn't fully...

  14. Nurse's getting younger

    xtxrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    My take: (and not ALL newbies- but a noticeable number) :igtsyt: :spbox: = inadequate clinical skills = not given realistic expectations (i.e.- time management, people skills, etc) = generation...

  15. Medication Errors?

    xtxrn replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

    Too much missing information....i.e.- the OP's role in medication administration (and where she learned "IVV" and "TT"), the setting, the outcome, etc. Wondering if a pre-pre-pre nursing student is...

  16. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    xtxrn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Creepy Nurses: 1. Fossilized nurse sent to acute neuro from the closed down LTC that was part of the hospital- drew up insulin in a 3cc syringe... I saw her and asked how many units she figured she...

  17. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    xtxrn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Capping with teeth was VERY common in the early-mid 80s (and I'm sure before).... also the standard way to uncap.... Recapping with fingers was

  18. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    xtxrn replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Made me brain dead.... neighbor said I couldn't put two words together...wasn't sure how I got to the store without driving off the road. After I got off of it, I was amazed at how "dulled" I'd...

  19. DNR Grey Areas

    xtxrn replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Per the TOS, I can't reply as I'd like to.....

  20. Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

    xtxrn replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW- don't identify yourself as a bunch of diagnoses....you have the disorders, you AREN'T the disorders... big difference :)

  21. Medication Errors?

    xtxrn replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

    And the OP is

  22. How long did you lurk before you joined?

    xtxrn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't lurk. If something doesn't sound interesting enough, it becomes a deleted line on my

  23. upset pt

    xtxrn replied to laughterishelpful's topic in General Nursing

    Consider the source, if you've ever had someone complain before- if both point away from you, that's your "answer"

  24. "That nurse is vile" (long)

    xtxrn replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    The patient is the one who is sick... always remember that. :hug: It stinks that your manager isn't helping you to at least know what the complaint was- kinda hard to either defend yourself of make...

  25. Should ADD RN be given "disability" allowances?

    xtxrn replied to meatloaf RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    http://add.about.com/od/adhdinadults/a/ADA-Amendments-Act-and-ADHD.htm http://newideas.net/adhd/ada-americans-disability-act-adhd There are a LOT of links on this topic.... bottom line? What you're...