xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. ATI DVD help

    xtxrn replied to shadowness's topic in General Students

    If I'm understanding this, you can't find the DVDs that you once had when you first got the book...and need to find a new set of them. I think the only way is to buy a new book with the DVDs.... Good...

  2. I swear.....

    xtxrn replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD Grief... Maybe consider dermatology ????

  3. I swear.....

    xtxrn replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    AND, the 'twin' sign of "PLEASE, let me know about the COD of EACH family member, neighbor, mechanic, yard guy, vet, dog groomer, horse trainer, etc that you have ever met, known, or heard about in...

  4. How UTIs affect older patients

    xtxrn replied to seashells2011's topic in General Nursing

    Dehydration, toxins building up, fever..... tosses normal state of affairs off in the bloodstream if bad enough; if a "simple" UTI, it can be the anxiety of urgency/pain/burning.... a lot depends on...

  5. Type II Diabetes Mellitus

    xtxrn replied to Ted's Wife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    But not more than body requirements

  6. Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    xtxrn replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All nursing school does is teach you how to not kill someone on purpose, and give a BASIC overview of any specialty. The majority of nurses are not in critical care areas.... so, they're not given...

  7. Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    xtxrn replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You didn't pass your clinical part of class without passing the skills- so if you got to boards, you were considered safe w/skills. Also, with a computer- there is no need to hire nurses to start the...

  8. Type II Diabetes Mellitus

    xtxrn replied to Ted's Wife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    knowledge deficit. self-care deficit. cognitive impairment (aeb- whatever they used to decide she was demented) potential for - the go through the list of diabetic complications that seem applicable....

  9. Thinking of leaving management to return to bedside nursing

    xtxrn replied to bboopRN4's topic in General Nursing

    I bounced back and forth, depending on what I was sick of at the time :) And, having gotten the chance to try a bunch of different types of nursing increased my marketability a LOT. With 'bedside',...

  10. It's not always about you - a mini rant

    xtxrn replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  11. She sure did... and with a straight face!

    xtxrn replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that stinks... I agree- need to state who is going to be considered at a job fair- not be skanky about

  12. Nurse charting stuff she did not do.

    xtxrn replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    Another

  13. Nurse charting stuff she did not do.

    xtxrn replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    My "gut" reaction is this: While it IS the DON's responsibility (but seems to be oblivious), you also have accountability- and may need to report them both. And that would be a horrible decision to...

  14. Needle Phobia

    xtxrn replied to zebra0611's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing what you get used to. I used to eat my Lean Cuisine Chow Mein out of an emesis basin d/t nothing else available (back when they were nuked in plastic bags).... looked like it belonged...

  15. interviewing after assaulted by patient

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

    Yeah- that's the only reason I'd not bring up the lawsuit initially. About disability... even though you're doing ok now (relative), get any disability insurance you can :) You may never need it-...

  16. Small Hospitals

    xtxrn replied to Guest321574's topic in General Nursing

    Rural = size of town & proximity to a larger area, not bed size.

  17. family member misinformed of mothers death.

    xtxrn replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    well, they won't forget you :) but geez, that was a disaster waiting to happen from the get go.... one place i worked used to move people if there were two names that were too

  18. family member misinformed of mothers death.

    xtxrn replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    Really?

  19. interviewing after assaulted by patient

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

    The reason you ended up in that position was because of what was done TO you.... there's no shame or 'character defect' in you that should effect a future employer. I wouldn't bring it up- but if...

  20. What is something interesting about "diabetes 2" I could share?

    xtxrn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    It's progressive- most people end up on insulin at some point- and recent studies show that earlier introduction of insulin prevents later complications in COMPLIANT patients. It's the most common...

  21. Just Frustrated and Want to Vent

    xtxrn replied to BigMama3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What part of the tests are you having trouble with? Names (brand vs generic) - flash cards Actions- flash cards Side Effects- flash cards Etc....:) If it's dosage calculations, work on the...

  22. Nursing Dx for axonal brain injury

    xtxrn replied to hellokittygirl909's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Re: pain meds. Can this patient 'blink'? Using a blink once for yes, twice for no can be a lot more useful than it sounds at first:up:.... if she's got tears, she's "in there" (tracking also a...

  23. Why an X-ray instead of an MRI

    xtxrn replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Interesting comment. (and not sure it applies here- but hey, stuff happens ). Had a guy in LTC who had an irritating mass on his leg...turns out it was 60 year old shrapnel.... WWII. He made the...

  24. infection and normal WBC

    xtxrn replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    How localized was it? If it's not systemic, why would there be elevated WBCs??? Was there the creamy white goop in any wound- or was it all closed and soft tissue? Being admitted for cellulitis...

  25. Dx: Paralysis secondary to hospital admission

    xtxrn replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    That is gross When I was a relative newbie (3-ish yrs), I was working neuro (both medical and surgical).... had a LOT of laminectomies. One night a 30-something y/o GUY was standing buck naked in...