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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. I need you guys, i think nursing is making me mentally ill

    xtxrn replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oy..... is she hearing impaired, or just a

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

    xtxrn replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    or is that the

  3. What is in your opinion the best shift for new nurses to work?

    xtxrn replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I preferred nights (neuro floor).... the patients were getting assessed as often, and while there weren't as many procedures, we did get admits, deaths, and a few AMA discharges. I didn't like 3-11...

  4. When do you stop feeling dumb and feel like a confident Nurse??

    xtxrn replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You will get there :) And knowing what you DON'T know will save a lot more people....I used to cringe when a newbie never asked questions, and felt I had to follow them everywhere (and sometimes...

  5. What more can I do?

    xtxrn replied to promote.health's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, chart checks are HUGE and can save a lot of grief. It sounds like you're doing a lot to be considerate of the next shift :) Mostly if you have the stuff dealt with that you can, the day shifts...

  6. I need you guys, i think nursing is making me mentally ill

    xtxrn replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Re: report time.....I had to give report for the 27 bed med-surg floor. And I started on time. A couple of mornings of nobody left in the report room, and people showed up-- I always made sure the...

  7. New Grad Forgetting Assessment Questions

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

    There are clipboards out there with cheat sheet like questions/reminders on them :) I also made my own with a clipboard, and used clear packing tape to secure them to the clipboard. NOBODY can...

  8. Can salary change, after one year experience?

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

    Yeah- it has more to do with how long you work for the facility. When/if you go work somewhere else, you should get 'credit' for being experienced with a pay difference- but it's not a huge amount per...

  9. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

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

    Hi aikz.... I think since you're all graduates, they feel they can do that. But if you are off to do a procedure (vs just getting vitals, or giving meds that you're comfortable with) that you're not...

  10. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    xtxrn replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Except for the conversation to clarify anything, the practice with getting information from someone, the observation of body language and other non-verbal information that could stimulate...

  11. Wannabe Nurses

    xtxrn replied to BUTTERFLY63's topic in General Nursing

    Does nobody wear name tags with their qualifications on them ? What happened to those honking shingles hanging off of the name tags? Color-coded with big capital RN or LPN/LVN or PCT, CNA, MT,...

  12. Was this a A Violation of Hipaa?

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    What about stuffing the dog in the car? Even in March, depending on the part of the country, it could be deadly before the paperwork was done. Trek, what's happened with the doc's office

  13. rubber fingers?

    xtxrn replied to onthejourney's topic in General Nursing

    OOOhh ....THAT was good

  14. rubber fingers?

    xtxrn replied to onthejourney's topic in General Nursing

    I'd check the date on that list.... I've seen finger cots available, but for home use, so not for a situation w/dealing with the public. (suppositories, and topicals- for those wondering

  15. Did you learn something that they couldn't teach in a book as a nursing student?

    xtxrn replied to MsBlissful's topic in General Nursing

    That the book might be a map, but I still had to drive, know the back roads, know when to get gas, refill the tires, check the oil, get bug-juice for the windshield wiper reservoir, etc. The book is...

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

    xtxrn replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    fire drill :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight:

  17. rubber fingers?

    xtxrn replied to onthejourney's topic in General Nursing

    I've only heard them called finger cots....and only then LONG before gloves became the norm with care. Seems silly to put on 10 finger cots, and not 2 gloves...???? Plus, they were latex....not good...

  18. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    xtxrn replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    How long did you work nights? Seriously, if someplace really was that slow, it's definitely not the norm (for any night shift- acute, or LTC...some places may be slowER but still enough to stay...

  19. I need you guys, i think nursing is making me mentally ill

    xtxrn replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Go ahead and cry. 2. Buttwipes are everywhere 3. Can you tape report? 4. Be sure you get overtime for HER waste of your time. 5. Feeling 'holy' and nursing aren't going to mesh for...

  20. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    xtxrn replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No hostility intended at all....please don't mind read

  21. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    xtxrn replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    GREAT !!! I hope she does well.... :) But weekends are lousy with these posts.... show up with some ideas, some thought about the assignment- don't just leave the requirements, and come back to...

  22. Is there a website that reviews BLS drugs?

    xtxrn replied to tojal1989's topic in General Nursing

    BLS doesn't include any drugs. Your dog's groomer can have a BLS card

  23. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    xtxrn replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    The med carts weigh about 200 lbs on a good day. Shoving it down the hall, and being able to stop it on a dime because Mr. Nifty-Knickers is streaking down the hall towards the visitors entrance can...

  24. Why cant I get an interview or at least a job?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    If YOU don't know your shortcomings, how are a bunch of strangers supposed to figure it out? Or maybe there aren't any shortcomings....it's just a really lousy market. Do you read all of the posts...

  25. Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    xtxrn replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I heard the homework drive-thru was closed this weekend. Sorry But best of luck. Maybe someone will provide the answers, but I'm inclined to doubt it- the amount of homework "dropped off" here is...