TX.RN.Shannon

TX.RN.Shannon

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  1. Would you do this?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to (most of) you who took the time to respond. There were some good points and information. I definitely learned a couple of important things. Hope y'all have a nice

  2. 16 interesting facts about nursing around the world!

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    That was cool and interesting. Thanks for

  3. Bad things happen in 3's?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I know people die. I know it's inevitable that bad things happen. This was just meant to be kinda an informal poll/survey thing to see what people thought. But, thanks

  4. Bad things happen in 3's?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm charging, the nurse who says anything about the floor being "quiet" gets the next admit!

  5. To the nurses: What do you want NA to do at night shift?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    I would like: **fresh water at beginning and end of shift **turn every 2 hrs **incontinent care/brief check q 2; offer to toilet confused or unable pts **pass snacks to those who need it, after...

  6. Going Backwards

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to HarStarr's topic in General Nursing

    What a difficult situation for you--hate to hear that. I think though, once you're licensed, you are held to that standard. So since you are a RN, you would be held to standards of a RN. I guess you...

  7. Extreme Lab Values

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thought--especially with NO bruising, not bleeding much after a fingerstick,

  8. Extreme Lab Values

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    The lovely lady with the high INR got one dose of Vitamin K and had an INR of 2.7 or 2.8 in a 12 hour follow-up. Haven't seen that only one dose could change it that radically so quickly. Just FYI,...

  9. Would you do this?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Based on your attitude it looks like this nurse who you say does not use her brain will keep her license and/or her job longer than you will. If there are no standing orders, always call the MD. That...

  10. Would you do this?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    I left a BIG part of the story out! Guess I shouldn't post until after sleep!! Lol I had talked to the surgeon at the beginning of my shift abput another pt. He asked about the pt. above and said...

  11. Extreme Lab Values

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    I DON'T work with many dialysis or oncology patients, so not really used to seeing that extreme

  12. Right profession?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to RNbelth's topic in General Nursing

    Just my humble opinion...but I think you're freaking out more due to being pregnant. BTW, congrats! :-) But I think you would've noticed if you had 'stuck' yourself with a needle. Sounds like your...

  13. Is an online BSN degree frowned upon by employers?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have know some darned good nurses out of non-traditional programs like Excelsior. If you have the structure and commitment, go for it! I have heard some other nurses say that it's not as hard,...

  14. Would you do this?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    Another order might be for Chloraseptic spray for someone with a NG tube. Used to have standing orders, but now they're

  15. done with orientation...gift for my preceptor

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to lrc1203's topic in General Nursing

    What'd you get for the

  16. Starting Nursing School in the fall?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to NurseKis's topic in General Nursing

    Did any of this help? Did you actually read

  17. If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to wooh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As charge on a Med-Surg floor, I'm usually the one doing the calling. The nurses like that the responsibility is off them and it frees them to do something else, but then I can know if there's...

  18. How far do/would you commute...?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Getting To Great's topic in General Students

    Wow--that's far! I travelled up to 2 1/2 hours for clinicals...and it was

  19. Difference between rhonchi and grunting?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I would basically say that I consider grunting audible without a stethoscope, rhochi audible

  20. "Friends" at work?

    TX.RN.Shannon posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello y'all! I am wondering how friendly you are with your coworkers. I have read quite a few posts in which someone says s/he doesn't engage in ANY personal discussions or sharing, joking, anything...

  21. $20.00 Story

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to GitanoRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Just what I needed today. Thank

  22. If you worked FT during nursing school...

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked per diem, every weekend. Technically not full-time. But 2 12's EVERY Saturday and Sunday can be pretty busy. I also didn't sleep much, and had a hubby and 3 year old at home. But you do...

  23. Postoperative vital signs frequency

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Mellissa1's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy states q 15" x 4, q 30" x 2, q 1 hr x 2---for vitals. No specific policy on

  24. done with orientation...gift for my preceptor

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to lrc1203's topic in General Nursing

    Does she collect anything? Crosses, candles, shot glasses? Is she the type who would like a basket of yummy-smelling stuff from Bath & Body Works? Is she a foodie---maybe a gift basket of gourmet...

  25. Starting Nursing School in the fall?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to NurseKis's topic in General Nursing

    Get organized--separate classes by binders. Use sticky tabs or dividers to keep pertinent info handy and flagged. Highlight important info. Keep a list of school/instructor/clinical phone numbers....