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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. care plans

    xtxrn replied to mwilli31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK... but a lot of people have decreased pedal pulses and are not at risk for falls. What else about decreased circulation could lead to a higher risk of falling? AEB is the objective finding...

  2. Help with care plan

    xtxrn replied to rcombs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK- really good start :) Short term goal.... what are your goals re: falls? Long term goal.... identify potential risks at home, any mobility assessments (and possible PT evaluation & exercises),...

  3. Do/did you enjoy Nursing School? Or hate it?

    xtxrn replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

    It's SO good to see you guys are liking it

  4. Med Pass Evaluation, failed first pass, gets second chance

    xtxrn replied to pickled_tink's topic in General Students

    I thought I was going to bomb because I couldn't make the bed right We didn't use fitted sheets, and those instructors would come in, pull on the center of the top blanket, and if it all fell apart,...

  5. UTA Partnership Program?

    xtxrn replied to niceguns's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    What is UTA ??? There are a lot of possibilities

  6. I need help deciding if I should relocate

    xtxrn replied to DarkLotus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Control like that is psychological abuse. It doesn't get better. The court can take care of the child abuse support withholding. You need to GO. If it's not school, it will be something

  7. specialization trainings for new board passers

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

    Have you tried searching for LASIK nurses ? :) I'm guessing the internet would be a good place to check.... Also, each area of specialization has their own organization- there is a list on the site...

  8. WHY did you choose to work where you did in nursing?

    xtxrn replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    How long did it take you to find you niche in nursing? Mine kind of changed- LOL....depended on who was hiring for the shifts I wanted (I worked during 19 years that people were hired if they had a...

  9. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    blondy2061h, I get what you're saying. :) And appreciate the gentle tone (anybody else realize she hasn't replied for several posts?). And at the same time, the OP does work in the medical field (as...

  10. removal from life support question

    xtxrn replied to Erika LPN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my nursing student buddies came out to the desk early one shift, and asked if any of us had seen the instructor. None of us thought anything of it, and said no (someone was ALWAYS looking for...

  11. IV antibiotics compatible with D5W ?

    xtxrn replied to Mithime's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Not paranoia

  12. Frustrated by the employment websites.

    xtxrn replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    What part of the country are you in? Maybe someone here could help better if you can share that (not exactly if you're not comfortable with that

  13. New grad needs start-up assistance

    xtxrn replied to KYAPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, check with SSD (I also am on disability and attempted to go back to work at one point)- there is a period of time when you will still get benefits (so making your check, and a portion of SSD)....

  14. The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    xtxrn replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, nerd- doc took that God-complex a bit extreme, eh? I LOVE it when the contracted folks get up and walk Fairly early in the AIDS years (1987), we had a doc who was normally REALLY good about...

  15. Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    xtxrn replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    All of this photo thing is probably another industry grown of Press Ganey.... too bad they don't send everyone to a day spa and hairdresser for the photos- at least make everybody look less haggard,...

  16. Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    xtxrn replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::lol2: Yeah. I met him :) He was actually pretty nice (kinda quiet, but I'm guessing SHE got the last word on anything ). No buzzards circling -- another good thing about TX- can't just toss a...

  17. Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    xtxrn replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    Okee dokee (I did not take these, however, mine are nearly identical :)) http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h336/xtxrn/goats_in_trees_010.jpg...

  18. New to allergy nursing

    xtxrn replied to allergyrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I put "patient education- allergies" in the search bar on Yahoo, and literally got too many to even begin to put links to (or weed through) :) Maybe that would

  19. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot- one town I lived in had no bus, and only one taxi...as in one car- It was a pale yellow station wagon with no logo. The hours were: "when he answers the

  20. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    So being legally blind is a "very nice loophole"??? Am I understanding you correctly? Being on disability is something to mock, and making an effort to be part of the workforce-- and paying more...

  21. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    The person you keep telling is irresponsible and sucking the life out of taxpayers. Ever clarify something BEFORE

  22. Strange Story

    xtxrn replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see anyone blaming Jane. (but at 17, most girls have some idea of "good touch" and "bad touch" from the kindergarten talk). It's alarming that she's tolerating it.... Seems to indicate that...

  23. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know anything about the OP??? Do you know FOR SURE what the rules are for earning while on SSDI? Or being legally blind? Unbelievable. http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html#part5...

  24. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Being legally blind, it's not always easy for Trek to see the computer screen well.... it's not always in someone's control.

  25. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    The amount people are allowed to earn on SSSI or SSD are different for each person. But people CAN be on disability and earn up to a certain amount without losing benefits. She is not a nurse....