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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. Examples of cultural and religious needs of patients

    xtxrn posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I really haven't had a lot of experience with this. In TX, there were a lot of home remedies that were allowed as long as they didn't interfere with hospital/LTC rules . It all got to be so common, it...

  2. What have your co-workers done to make a shift go more smoothly?

    xtxrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a lot of good co-workers, and realize I was fortunate (yeah- there were a few duds along the way- but the vast majority were really great to work with). :) It's hard to pin any one thing down....

  3. Educate a dinosaur :D

    xtxrn posted a topic in General Students

    OK...... I started nursing school in 1983; many of you may not have been born then When I applied to nursing school, there was no HESI, or other entrance exams, aside from the ACT or SAT, and high...

  4. #!@$ I hate cancer

    xtxrn replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    It's never easy- but with a kid, it's horrendous. I couldn't do pediatric oncology. Peds was bad enough. I've been through chemo, and while it stunk for the 19 months I was on it, at least I was "old...

  5. St.Mary's or Good Sam in West Palm Beach???

    xtxrn replied to NeekaG18's topic in Florida Nursing

    Maybe check the Florida forum... threads will be moved by staff to the forum where they are most likely to get the most exposure appropriate to the topic

  6. Is becoming a nurse for me?

    xtxrn replied to xxbrittanyxx182's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, with the market being as is described by so many new grads here, I couldn't imagine recommending that someone take out loans for nursing school when the job prospects are so

  7. Why can't you write people's names in your note: Rationale?

    xtxrn replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    If I talked to a specific supervisor, doc, or other nurse, by God their name went in the chart w/date and time. Period. If they are pertinent to the situation, they get named in the role they...

  8. How do you take your meds when working nights?

    xtxrn replied to tiredmomof2's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe ask your doc for some suggestions.... not sure if this borders on medical advice. I know the dilemma - I take my meds as close to the same time as I can (no diuretics, but just about...

  9. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    xtxrn replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Murray was a fool. Big difference I loved drug/alcohol rehab patients....yeah- they had some really hard times. But they knew what they were. And, imo- and ime, methadone maintenance is cruel for...

  10. opinions please?

    xtxrn replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

    OK....opinion on this topic. Why not do the ADN-BSN thing.... NOBODY CARES what school you go to ...if you pass boards you get a job (eventually).... it's not even on job applications. Never in 19...

  11. opinions please?

    xtxrn replied to rae-roo76's topic in General Nursing

    Very good :) When I saw the title, all I could think of was that my present opinion on a totally unrelated issue isn't fit to

  12. Pegnant Nurse in of help ASAP

    xtxrn replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Wear a shirt that has the word "Baby" with the arrow pointing down.... if you're 6 months and nobody has a clue, you NEED to tell them. Either that or check to see if THEY are breathing - Should...

  13. Is Med-Surg really a dead end?

    xtxrn replied to JustWannaWork,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ten pages of links- maybe you'll find some more opinions here :)...

  14. Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

    xtxrn replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    There are probably a million other nurses with the exact same things going on... and they get it done. Whether or not you WANT to live like that is another matter. Good luck.

  15. Sample nurse malpractice suits

    xtxrn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    You'd be amazed at what fast talking lawyers can weasel out of a corporation. The truth is irrelevant. Period. I've been sued (along with another nurse, the DON and administrator). There was no...

  16. In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tramadol CAN be very helpful for different kinds of pain. I'm in constant pain- no pain free days since 1996.... docs won't prescribe the Norco to take it enough to be pain 'tolerable' (I don't...

  17. POA vs POAH....

    xtxrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I see this all the time- and wonder if folks think they are the same. They are NOT. :) POA- Power of Attorney- for financial issues POAH- Power of Attorney for Healthcare....for medical decisions....

  18. POA vs POAH....

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Right- my main point is to know the paperwork...:) Unless the POA specifically covers healthcare decisions, it is useless for medical

  19. In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    xtxrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    T#3....hands down. NEVER had a patent enter drug rehab for tramadol. I hear about the tramadol being taken off the market- first it was propoxyphene.. they're leaving few options besides the hard...

  20. teaching hospital vs. community hospitals and the rn

    xtxrn replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at a small rural hospital (125 beds) and also (in the same city) a community hospital (with 300+ beds) and a medium sized hospital of 400+ beds. Loved them all. Paged docs appropriately-...

  21. POA vs POAH....

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Durable Medical Power of Attorney is essentially the same thing.

  22. POA vs POAH....

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Enter: Power of Attorney vs Power of Attorney for Healthcare (or whatever your state calls it) and watch millions of entries come up :) I had the link- but it lead to some personal info I can't get...

  23. POA vs POAH....

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the state- no. They aren't covered. People need to know what their state requires re: medical decisions (either for themselves or their patients) The POA form is purely financial....no...

  24. Record Numbers Entering Nursing, Gaps Remain

    xtxrn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey GrnTea- congrats on the gold letters

  25. Do Not Send to Hospital From Nursing Home

    xtxrn replied to toughjob,nurse's topic in General Nursing

    These are not uncommon with specific EOL care wishes. MOST allow for transport for acute problems. If the patient/resident is very demented, some choose to have comfort measures and/or hospice brought...