xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Should I gain experience or money?

    xtxrn replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    If there is ANY way to make the CNA job work, it will give you so much useful experience- especially with time management that very often (and understandably) overwhelms new grads. If I hadn't had CNA...

  2. Strange encounter at flu shot clinic

    xtxrn replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    i can't believe that the infamous hipaa/hippa/hippo hasn't been questioned yet. she was making it impossible for the op to maintain hipaa standards. a short "i need to finish up with this person,...

  3. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    xtxrn replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    I doubt that was your fault. I had Lovenox for a little over a week, and about 3 days after I got home, my entire abdomen looked like I'd had an eggplant graft. Doc said it was to be expected...

  4. gifts

    xtxrn replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anyplace I've worked in direct care, accepting gifts from the patients were prohibited unless it was for the entire floor (box of candy, flowers, etc). One place allowed the family to gift us at...

  5. Question For Ya!!!

    xtxrn replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Nursing

    RNT sounds like more patient contact and time management with getting tasks done... that could go farther even in a hospital since it's direct care.

  6. Suggestions for supplies :)

    xtxrn replied to JulieVN:)'s topic in General Students

    OK...:) Let's go shopping stethoscope.... everyone talks about Littmanns, which are really good- and expensive. I have a Prestige (med student was p-o'd because mine sounded as good as his $200...

  7. Does a suspension show up on your background report?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Is this an actual "criminal background check" or

  8. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I've got mine But I have heard horror

  9. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    How true about supplemental insurance, part B, and drug coverage. For me (also on disability) it's roughly 450.00 per month. Out of pocket. Medicare's reimbursement to the docs/providers is...

  10. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Quite the resume' ,

  11. Things you "should" be taught in nursing school

    xtxrn replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep (re: basic skills.... EKGs were never something I had to do myself). That's why they've had to resort to internships/preceptorships that last for

  12. Does a suspension show up on your background report?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    ilove, You are obviously very concerned about whatever it was that you did. Nobody here knows who you really are. IF you could be somewhat more specific as to what happened, you might find a LOT...

  13. Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    xtxrn replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    That would be GOOD !!! Working in a zoo would take on a whole new

  14. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Coordinator....she PM'd

  15. do you have to be strong to be a transporter?

    xtxrn replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Moving ANY size patient on a gurney that probably weighs 200 pounds empty (easily). Some people who look small are quite strong. Getting someone moving isn't as hard as steering or STOPPING in a...

  16. maternity clinical risk for failing bec. of proper assessment and nursing diagnosis

    xtxrn replied to purpletouch's topic in General Students

    What about the effects of blood loss? (fatigue, dizziness, safety risk r/t potential falls.....I had a mom hit the floor when she got up.... BP drops (orthostatic), pallor, tachycardia, activity...

  17. Suggestions for supplies :)

    xtxrn replied to JulieVN:)'s topic in General Students

    If you can get non-glare page protectors to hold the hand outs in the binder, they will last longer. :) For clinicals, there are a lot of little things that are good to have. If you want those, let...

  18. Brain herniation and eye movement

    xtxrn replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember right, caloric testing can also induce vomiting in some

  19. specialization trainings for new board passers

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

    It wasn't much :) But the list on the site will probably be more helpful- Good luck

  20. Strange encounter at flu shot clinic

    xtxrn replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Call me cynical.... not waiting until the OP was done with the guy she was attending to when Shooting Susie shows up... repetitive questions.... asking to give the shots herself. If she really...

  21. Nurses eat their young?

    xtxrn replied to Purple93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The relationship goes both ways....(and this isn't meant to be "bad"...just an observation). The students/new grads that have the weakest skills are going to be given more opportunities while they...

  22. Nurses eat their young?

    xtxrn replied to Purple93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've started to believe/think that a lot of the ones who are being nasty got thrown to the wolves after not getting the clinical training they needed, and are more insecure than 'deep down nasty' .......

  23. Nurses eat their young?

    xtxrn replied to Purple93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, Hannibal, wouldn't a nice merlot be more in keeping with red meat?

  24. nursing care plan

    xtxrn replied to sweet day's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is not a care plan drive- thru.... as you will see from other care plan threads, students start with what they have, and ask for help/critique- not to have their work done for them :) YOU need to...

  25. care plans

    xtxrn replied to mwilli31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not necessarily. Example: 2* (secondary to) --Risk for falls r/t decreased sensation AEB pt unaware of blisters on feet. -------The nurse can't make the patient feel the blisters.... --Impaired...