xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Smelling Cancer?

    xtxrn replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Death breath, definitely....usually 24hrs max

  2. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    I understand that :)- and that's my beef with the education you guys got- NOT you personally. You needed to get that stuff (as much as possible- I get that patients don't just appear w/stuff you need...

  3. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    what you don't seem to get is that your reality isn't the only one out there.....the floors have a very different reality that relies on assessment and technical skills. i never worked in a facility...

  4. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    Not everyone posting was (or is) a nurse in the situation they

  5. Help with med calculation please

    xtxrn replied to AnnSmithga's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get why an IM rx was sent with someone who can't get the dose....or why it's not on the label, very clearly as it relates to the concentration. Or if this is an attempt to get homework...

  6. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    A former neighbor had the following happen over the course of 2 1/2 years... (who knows what went on prior to then) --had to stop working d/t a CVA - not her choice and a big loss for her (still able...

  7. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

  8. custom earbuds for stethoscopes

    xtxrn replied to perservere's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Is there a website with the info?

  9. Question for Nurse Managers

    xtxrn replied to WindRN's topic in General Nursing

    If they're not hiring much anyway, what could it hurt?

  10. Post-Interview

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

    Call them and tell them you're hoping to be considered, but in your excitement had forgotten about the application.... get a feel for where they're at. It's really hard from all of the stories...

  11. Would you drive 1 1/2 to 2 hours for a job?

    xtxrn replied to Zookeeper44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If they reimburse for a hotel, maybe. If not, no. If I'm starving- I'd move

  12. Is this common in nursing facilites?

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

    If you are not salary, they have to pay you for time actually worked. The Labor Board should have a poster in the break room - and a number to call. If they refuse to give you permission to stay...

  13. Help with med calculation please

    xtxrn replied to AnnSmithga's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...hugs to Grandma :) You can call the pharmacy-- the label should be really clear though; not many people go home on IMs unless there's someone who can give them

  14. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    :rckn::yelclap::cheers:

  15. An odd staff member

    xtxrn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yep.....true excellence doesn't need to

  16. The happy policy

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

    I'm visualizing Lily Tomlin in 9 to

  17. The happy policy

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

    Did you also get the line about "a call light means you haven't anticipated your patient's needs well enough".....took me about 5 years to realize that patients can be major PITAs

  18. Home health scope of practice for RN's state of Texas

    xtxrn replied to MFP RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    in what way?

  19. Have any of you ever lost a patient?

    xtxrn replied to Nurse Mami's topic in General Nursing

    MIA for 24 hours, and nobody cares? If this was LTC, the state would have shut the facility down. Immediate jeopardy would have been an improvement.... The family knew he did this, and didn't...

  20. Should I go for an ADN or do an LVN-BSN program?

    xtxrn replied to guevarrar's topic in California Nursing

    Maybe search the specific areas you want with the programs? Also look at the classifieds to see how much variety is available for each.

  21. Are nurses really high in demand?

    xtxrn replied to guevarrar's topic in General Nursing

    That can't be good

  22. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

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

    We don't respect each other....why should anyone

  23. How to find a job after being fired?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Being rude is no reason to not get hired somewhere else :) It happens- people get stressed and "blow".....at least it was verbal, and you didn't go postal, or something like that.... I'd just talk to...

  24. how long do I have to be a bedside RN???

    xtxrn replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  25. How to find a job after being fired?

    xtxrn replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah....maybe the two threads could be combined??? If you can't or don't want to discuss the basic issue of your termination, it's hard to be helpful