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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. What reason is used for call offs!

    xtxrn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Had one loon call in on Christmas to say she'd been kidnapped on the way home from last minute shopping, her kids presents had been taken, and she'd just been let go:uhoh3: Uh huh. And I've got...

  2. What was your first "paying" job???

    xtxrn replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    A gift/clothing/clog/dollhouse shop !!! Very eclectic, and the boss was really nice. There had been a string of robberies at small businesses, and she told me I could keep the doors locked and only...

  3. This can't be right!?

    xtxrn replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    If everybody would just sign the MAR and TAR at the time they are giving the meds or doing the treatment, it wouldn't be an issue. It's a huge set up for state deficiencies, JCAHO deficiencies (if...

  4. This can't be right!?

    xtxrn replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like they may be in her

  5. worried

    xtxrn replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it can't be substantiated, the license is

  6. This can't be right!?

    xtxrn replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I only signed my own work....NEVER someone else's - that's falsification of records. Bad thing to

  7. Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

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

    Uh, if my patients needed someone to sit for a few minutes, and I could do it, I did. During the mid 80s when AIDS was a big deal, most of the guys (had few women) were ditched by their families, so...

  8. Filter needles for glass vials?

    xtxrn replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    When possible, I'd change the needle before giving IM/SQ injections, just so the residual med wasn't on the needle, possibly causing pain. I'd draw up a bit extra when I could, and then "re-prime" the...

  9. Nurse+Anxiety, adjusting to weekends, any tips?

    xtxrn replied to abakrn819's topic in General Nursing

    You can try to focus on each task- don't look at the whole shift- just take it an hour at a time, writing a check list of what needs doing- meds, assessments, treatments, etc.....each hour has it's...

  10. What reason is used for call offs!

    xtxrn replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    My absolute favorite when I was working as a sup at a LTC was when an LVN called in because her goat was giving birth...it was her favorite goat She was a great nurse, and very consistent worker,...

  11. worried

    xtxrn replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW, CNAs can be sued individually for acting outside the scope of their practice- so not everything she does will put your license in the balance. Document that you noted O2 settings at the right...

  12. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    xtxrn replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- I'd love to have the chance to find out!! I'm not able to work, but I'm sure I could stay busy with some extra cash!! And charities would be at the top of the list.... St. Judes, local...

  13. Nurse+Anxiety, adjusting to weekends, any tips?

    xtxrn replied to abakrn819's topic in General Nursing

    I purposely requested weekend nights, every weekend, so I could have a set schedule, and because of the above- less brass hanging around, and anybody with sense was home in bed- LOL. I'm...

  14. Is this woman for real??

    xtxrn replied to Mikey31079's topic in General Nursing

  15. Social Network and Hiring...Employers use your posts

    xtxrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, this is not a new topic- but the info I'm including came from a "magazine" (very, very thin) today... I got my copy of Nurse.com..... I found this interesting in light of the trouble people...

  16. Social Network and Hiring...Employers use your posts

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    When setting my own privacy settings, I don't allow "friends of friends" access to anything. It's SO easy to find people (and I have found friends by looking at friends' friend lists- for the purpose...

  17. Social Network and Hiring...Employers use your posts

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was thinking about when I read the

  18. WTH kind of question is that

    xtxrn replied to johnny depp23's topic in Nursing Humor

    RE: the herpes from cyber sex, don't we have to consider computer viruses ?

  19. seizure

    xtxrn replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    But not all seizures are generalized... it's important to know the persons typical pattern to help the

  20. seizure

    xtxrn replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously (not being snarky) - what did you learn in school? There are different things to do with different types of seizures. Not everyone flops around, pees, or whacks anyone around them.... and...

  21. First patient death at change of shift...feeling like a failure

    xtxrn replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    What wooh said :)

  22. HELP!! Orientation going horribly, but have interview for better job. what now?

    xtxrn replied to lpn2rn81's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely agree with above :) Play up the mileage difference- that is a reasonable enough "perk" to change jobs, especially in this economy, variable gas prices, etc. Good luck

  23. Social Network and Hiring...Employers use your posts

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    :confused: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gossip http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gossip These refer to gossip as passing info about others....the point of the thread is what people...

  24. First patient death at change of shift...feeling like a failure

    xtxrn replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry It's not your fault she passed when you weren't there- it's hard when patients are alone, but it happens, and you can't know when it's going to happen. It's not bad to cry sometimes-...

  25. Best jobs for nurses with multiple sclerosis?

    xtxrn replied to pauladunlap's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    MDS nurses still get patient contact, but not the "floor" type of stress. There is some carrying of charts (but a wheeled cart would help with that- even a walker with a seat to carry the charts)....