Trixie13

Trixie13 BSN, RN

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  1. Maternity scrubs? Help!

    Trixie13 replied to tracyd77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    "Belly bands" saved me. :) I just wear my normal scrub bottoms below my belly and the band keeps them up and is also a nice belly support. I did this with my last pregnancy two years ago, and again...

  2. Anyone here do in-house registry/float pool/PRN?

    Trixie13 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nursing Career

    In one facility where I worked, they floated me pretty much anywhere but OR! But I wasn't expected to take assignments in ICU/OB/ER, just be an extra set of hands. Now in my current hospital, it's...

  3. Allowing Pt's Parent to Take Meds Home

    Trixie13 replied to Juan-RN's topic in Patient Medications

    At my facility, sending any meds home with patients is considered dispensing, and out of our scope. Wake him and give the meds. I agree with the posters that said he will fall back asleep again, and...

  4. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    Trixie13 replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Bio chem is required for some BSNs. I had to take organic chem; couldn't have passed the required biochem course without

  5. Ok this may be a rant but....

    Trixie13 replied to PNicholas's topic in General Students

    I think the reason you see "go for the BSN if you can" so often is because it leaves you with more options down the road, especially if you eventually want an advanced degree or some kind of...

  6. Interview for oncology position: Do I disclose that I'm pregnant?

    Trixie13 replied to jessicakay's topic in Oncology

    I'm not sure you need to disclose your pregnancy; as a previous post stated, a new grad will not be hanging chemo--our facility does not offer the chemo course until 6-12 months of employment (even...