xtxrn

xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Crashing and Burning

    xtxrn replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever YOU are dealing with is important and stressful for YOU :) It's never about who is dealing with more, or less- but what you have to deal with- and you're dealing with a LOT..... gentle hugs...

  2. Help Hypotonic, Isotonic, & Hypertonic Solutions

    xtxrn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They're hypotonic as well- besides being for oral use and not sterile.... too much free water puts the patient at risk for cerebral edema, CHF, and other excess fluid

  3. Help Hypotonic, Isotonic, & Hypertonic Solutions

    xtxrn replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hourly rate x 0.75-- 3/4 of hourly rate......3/4 of an hour

  4. RSQ in a insulin dosing math for meds problem

    xtxrn replied to student pm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For a blood sugar on the "line" of the sliding scale, and it being the highest value covered by the sliding scale, I'd give the ordered amount- but still call the doc. He's not going to order less,...

  5. I love management!!.....not

    xtxrn replied to ooper3076's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's the stereotype...and I think most are. Management involves other issues- not actual direct patient care (so no need for a smiling face in front of patients and 'implied' caring), and...

  6. I love management!!.....not

    xtxrn replied to ooper3076's topic in General Nursing

    May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your NMs armpits...... Just not ok on any planet. Use up all of your available FMLA... and AFTER that, don't feel bad if you "forget" to tell them later that...

  7. Crazy RN job advertisements

    xtxrn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Which is great for someone with a fixed income that can't earn over a certain amount without jeopardizing benefits

  8. specialty change??

    xtxrn replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    I tried a bunch of different kinds of nursing, and don't regret any of them :) That's a great thing about nursing- if something doesn't pan out the way you hoped, or you get fried in one area, there...

  9. Crashing and Burning

    xtxrn replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You have a LOT going on- even without Aspbergers. Wow- you're right to back away from the drama with your brothers, though I'm sure that's hard, too- since they're still family. Is there any way...

  10. Oh my gadd i'm so embarrassed. Please help me..

    xtxrn replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL--- looks like there are many pages of things to feel better

  11. advice for RN student

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Brush up on gram weights- they might ask you to convert grams to pounds... most of the little squirts are weighed in grams, and then the parents get info in pounds/ounces.

  12. advice for RN student

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    When you see the 450 gram babies, remember 4 sticks of butter (more or less)- a term baby is about 30 sticks - for comparison :)..... that's all they weigh :) It's pretty amazing. When I went to...

  13. Nursing action for L&D meds

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tucks---- 'roid pads.... tell her not to suck on them :) Unless there's some allergy to witch hazel, there shouldn't be much to worry about. I'd recommend a clean tush, and to not glop on a bunch...

  14. AM daily weights - Standing scale vs. Bedscale

    xtxrn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, but for consistency, and more accurate info, they need to be the same time every day- and preferably before meals.... I've always agreed with the time... even when I've been the one hauled out...

  15. AM daily weights - Standing scale vs. Bedscale

    xtxrn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I can see for NOT using them is inconsistent amount of linen, which can add up in a hurry- or if removed, look like incorrect loss....If there was some consensus about taking off all...

  16. Crazy RN job advertisements

    xtxrn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, OK.... it is unconventional, and to the point

  17. Useless "charge" nurse

    xtxrn replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    OOhhhhhh THAT is gooooodddd

  18. Crazy RN job advertisements

    xtxrn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure why this is 'crazy'....they're saying they're not discriminating because of age, and 3 days off per week, with daytime hours-no weekends, won't get hospital benefits, but the hours themselves...

  19. Do you feel prepared for a suicide threat?

    xtxrn replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Nursing

    You sounded find

  20. A payroll card instead of a check???

    xtxrn replied to fery632's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto.... most places are trying to go paper-free.... It's like a giftcard- but a MasterCard, so you can use it at ATMs or like a debit

  21. Turning a pt with hip fracture/broken hip

    xtxrn replied to dixielee323's topic in General Nursing

    And, if the traction weight is on the floor- get someone to reset it ? Don't just pick it up and/or let it swing

  22. advice for RN student

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Touch nothing without a NICU nurse !!! I worked peds for a while, and floating to the NICU was part of the deal...couldn't do much but stare at the feed-n-grows, except one night they wanted me to...

  23. Albuterol vs. Xopenex....

    xtxrn replied to deespoohbear's topic in Patient Medications

    And many of those are set to help as few people as possible :) I'm lucky- I had a social worker help me find a good Medicare plan D... but I can understand where the pp is coming

  24. Albuterol vs. Xopenex....

    xtxrn replied to deespoohbear's topic in Patient Medications

    Doctors do not set pharmaceutical prices....and they don't tell your insurance company, pharmacy, Medicare, or Medicaid how much to charge- they have nothing to do with drug prices at all... why would...

  25. Do you feel prepared for a suicide threat?

    xtxrn replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes....I was the weekend (so no intake staff around) day charge nurse, and I was called to the reception area of the drug/alcohol rehab facility I worked at when the receptionist picked up a call...