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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. what do you talk about at work?

    xtxrn replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Not being at work (back when I

  2. Pregnant stroke pt!?!?!?!?!

    xtxrn replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    A friend's daughter lost two babies in the late 2nd trimester....sent one to autopsy, and got info re: hypercoagulopathy during pregnancy.... She got pregnant again, and was on Lovenox most of the...

  3. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    xtxrn replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    i have had otj injuries years ago w/hospitalization, pt, etc. i had no issues with my employer re: workman's comp (which not all facilities have- but should have some sort of equivalent). i do not...

  4. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah.... but when you get dragged through the mud enough times with crackpots, it gets old. There are a LOT of messed up folks in the world, and nursing got their fair share. It's sad- but not why...

  5. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    like all nurses show 'empathy' towards their patients - that's a good one i knew some nurses who showed more empathy towards their manicures than their patients. as has been made very clear to...

  6. Need to interview Nurse in Charge or Clinical Nurse Leader

    xtxrn replied to MentalHealthCNLam's topic in General Nursing

    Specific names and locations???? Good luck

  7. Get CCRN with l&d experience?

    xtxrn replied to nursephoebe's topic in General Nursing

    just because they got the title doesn't mean they have a clue about anything outside of their own office

  8. Ok to email a thank-you letter? Any advice?

    xtxrn replied to TashaC.RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    If she didn't give you her e-mail, I would NOT use it. A hand-written card also carries a tone of putting some thought and effort into it that an e-mail just doesn't have.

  9. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know what the admin did. I was terrified, and when it happened, I was "alone" (the ADON and I got along - but no great relationship, so didn't say anything until the next a.m. --happened later...

  10. I'm a nut case and about to apply for licensure in Texas

    xtxrn replied to ffliper27's topic in Texas Nursing

    If they don't specifically ask about depression anymore, you can honestly answer no..... they probably dumped the depression diagnosis on the list because SO many nurses have been treated (even if...

  11. I'm a nut case and about to apply for licensure in Texas

    xtxrn replied to ffliper27's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked in TX for 17 years. I know the question you're talking about. They did have depression on there when I lived there- and I answered yes- the only thing they asked for was a note from the doc...

  12. Enemas for GI bleeders?

    xtxrn replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    The colonoscopy can't be done with a chunky poop chute...so yeah- I've given enemas til clear for GIBs going for a scope. Even after the "Go Litely" (whoever named that was just plain demented)....

  13. This is Exhausting

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

    I'm LONG out of school...but what I'd do is- Make a list of the places you apply- the date, follow-up phone number, and any contact person's name. You have no idea if the computer spit your...

  14. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

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

    Check out the specific topics on YouTube- I hate that it's come to finding some source that may or may not be totally correct since it's not regulated- but it's a start- and you can run some of the...

  15. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    When someone shows enough pathology to alarm co-workers, the potential for destructive tendencies has to be considered- whether inward, or outward. "Crazy" as a term of endearment is not the use in...

  16. When is a nurse considered experienced?

    xtxrn replied to MKS8806's topic in General Nursing

    By definition "experienced" does not have a set period of time....in practice, it all depends on the person "claiming" or who is seen as being experienced....

  17. The PROFESSION of Nursing

    xtxrn replied to dzadzey's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profession

  18. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    xtxrn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If that requires impairment from drinking to be "fun"....I'm boring as a rock. Did I ever do some stupid drinking when I was MUCH younger? Yep....big fool for doing it, also. :) Was never buzzed...

  19. When is a nurse considered experienced?

    xtxrn replied to MKS8806's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the individual. Some never get it . Some are quite good much earlier than others. Not sure there is a set number of

  20. Most boring clinical site?

    xtxrn replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    How sad for all of

  21. My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

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

    Can you ask for an inservice about HIPAA and talking in public areas about specific residents? Also make it sort of an open forum, so everyone can talk about what might help the atmosphere of...

  22. whats your favorite glucometer brand

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

    i love the aviva brand- and lancet device (6 lancets in a drum that fits in a pen-style injector) and, they're made in the us, along with the strips. i haven't had any problem with them

  23. Needing a Tubex!

    xtxrn replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I put "blue tubex injector" in the search bar....discontinued... http://mcguffmedical.com/products.aspx?product=1566 but maybe there are other links that have some old stock.

  24. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    xtxrn replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Peace :) But I guarantee it's not just the places I've worked

  25. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

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

    Wow. I wish so much that I could open up a freestanding new grad center with all of the modern simulators, auscultation teaching aids (someone posted a really good one on breath sounds not too long...