xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Nurse with disability

    xtxrn replied to Bettycaroline's topic in Emergency

    I'm disabled and not working. It wasn't a sudden thing, and while I WAS still working, I carried a full assignment. I did have some "repetitive motion" limits- but if I could take a break between...

  2. wound care speciality

    xtxrn replied to gauri7's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    If you are a RN, why do you want to be a CNA? I don't think you can do both, at least here in the states, because the RN scope of practice is beyond that of a CNA....(certified nursing assistant?)....

  3. Patient Education on Anticoagulation

    xtxrn replied to jbowers's topic in Patient Education

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/patients-need-better-619695.html Look familiar? Looks like it got better coverage on the general discussion forum :) Why the "concern" about ADN...

  4. Afraid to apply places after bad job experience

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

    You've got a better shot at getting into a hospital the sooner you can- BUT, after working LTC the first 6 months I was out of school back in the mid 80s, I found the time management of LTC was...

  5. Just to make you laugh.

    xtxrn replied to 2bRN4u's topic in Nursing Humor

    The op was on my FB wall yesterday

  6. HIPAA violation or not?

    xtxrn replied to 2bRN4u's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is this

  7. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    xtxrn replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    You weren't supposed to bring your own

  8. BSN only hospitals

    xtxrn replied to luckystarRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also helps keep the light bills

  9. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    xtxrn replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I noted the plural of "personality examS".... I don't know you. I have no idea what you're like, what your personality is, etc. So none of my reply is personal :) Not using drugs, alcohol, sexual...

  10. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    xtxrn replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Silliest thing after a long shift? Stayed for another

  11. How did you study/prepare for lectures?

    xtxrn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Now lectures are on mp3s ? How does that work? Do you even have to show up? (seriously, I'm interested

  12. new nurse woes

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

    Part of working with women (sorry- imo it's true. We're more emotionally charged over some stuff than guys are- and they have their own 'traits'- :)). Managers don't care about the jerks- maybe a...

  13. identifying breath sounds

    xtxrn replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    There used to be cassette tapes (yeah- I know- archeological dig stuff), so I'd think there would be CDs for home study use...a quick Google should bring something up

  14. question about drug testing

    xtxrn replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Actually she's a salt and pepper!! Just getting older, and not immune to gray hair turning

  15. question about drug testing

    xtxrn replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

    XXWeaponX......yep- and a lot of OTC meds have false positive results possible as well. :) Something enough different to a) be a different drug, and b) cause the false

  16. Problems with straight cath on a male pt

    xtxrn replied to JenGLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. The 30ml/hour is based on the same formula as pediatric urine output expectations for an average sized person UP TO the adult formula (minimum is half of the pediatric formula) depending on...

  17. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    xtxrn replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- I do see where manufacturing plants need safety issues and back up. I got a horrible image of teachers' unions when growing up....they'd know the contract was up before classes started, and...

  18. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    xtxrn replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    It's beautiful in the Hill Country...most people think of TX as either a humid sticky mess (coast) or a megatropolis (DFW or Houston). There are a LOT of beautiful parts of TX. :) Including the...

  19. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    xtxrn replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    And, the microfiber ones (I've gotten them at Dollar Tree) are really soft, and easy to wash... a lump of OxyClean in with the regular soap fixes a LOT of stuff....(haven't tested out sticky poo, but...

  20. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    xtxrn replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you GM2RN..... I definitely learned something that has bugged me for ages....I've hated the union image I've had of some joint owning a person and being able to do whatever they want (though...

  21. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    xtxrn replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I have another take on it. With the growing prevalence of online communication and less face-to-face communication, the generation now is used to not dealing with in-person cues. Somebody had to...

  22. Would you be insulted if.....

    xtxrn replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    WOW...was she afraid the pickle juice from the last sandwich was going to do some evil cohorting with the banana peppers

  23. nursing diagnosis - paediatrics hernia- preope & post ope! please help.

    xtxrn replied to goldenkeyz21's topic in General Students

    Hard to find info on hernias? They are very common in kids.... It's only hard if you're not looking :) Really do want to hear YOUR

  24. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    xtxrn replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw the m.d......muscular dystrophy... :smackingf Now it makes more sense :) I was thinking wrinkly old prune butt. Sorta wondered why the hair was still clinging to life back there..... a...

  25. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    xtxrn replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Shaving a butt would not cause bed sores. Bed sores are caused by pressure- not alopecia :) It could be an issue with ingrown hairs or razor 'skid' marks/razor burn....but bedsores- not likely at...