TX.RN.Shannon

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  1. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

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

    1) If a patient says, "I'm going to die tonight", DON'T automatically chalk it up to confusion. 2) Patients do NOT sleep all night on night shift. 3) Don't assume that's chocolate pudding on that...

  2. I'm hoping for advice or ideas concerning a coworker who has body odor

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

    I am hoping for some advice or ideas concerning a situation with a coworker. I am a charge nurse and work with a nurse with HORRIBLE hygiene. She comes to work in wrinkled scrubs, with unwashed and...

  3. IV Jinxes

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

    If I don't have a towel to put under the arm, I can't get it.

  4. Nursing assistant uniform color- is maroon same as wine

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to chariot's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would say

  5. "Friends" at work?

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

    I definitely get what you're saying. Funny how a "friend" can turn into a smack-talking, back-stabbing, two-faced b***h! Then she wonders why I won't talk to her...duh! It's WAY worse than high...

  6. night nursing and healthy snacks

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to anon456's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've lost 90 pounds in the last year and have some snacks that work for me. I like the 100 calorie packages of almonds. String cheese or cheddar cheese in the individual portions. I buy Triscuits...

  7. I'm hoping for advice or ideas concerning a coworker who has body odor

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

    It's just hard...we're friends. But I know I need to. A big part of her problem, I think, is not showering daily. She has said before that she does only every couple of days. The other girls and I,...

  8. I'm hoping for advice or ideas concerning a coworker who has body odor

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

    I think our boss did address it, but apparently it needs to be done again. I know it is a sensitive subject and will be hard to address. Definitely, don't want her feelings hurt. But since patients...

  9. Surprise!?!?!!

    TX.RN.Shannon posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Thought this might kinda' be a fun and interesting topic. What is the most "interesting" or weird object/thing that a patient has lost/lodged/stuck in an orifice? I know there's got to be some good...

  10. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to DocsWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Come to Texas! Quite a few jobs

  11. Death

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

    As a new LVN 11 years ago, I was ashamed of my tears regarding a patient's death. One terrific, seasoned LVN told me, "Honey, if you lose the ability to cry at a death, grt another job". Her words...

  12. What are the laws at group homes?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Another possible answer to help you, if the supervisor says the aide can sleep, is to see about getting a specialized bed. Maybe with an air mattress to avoid pressure. And there are some that...

  13. ISO Online ECG Rhythm Review

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Cardiac

    I just got done getting recertified in ACLS. Don't freak over the rhythms--just be able to recognize the most common: asystole, v-fib, v-tach, a-fib, sinus brady/tach. On the AHA site, there's also...

  14. If you could post your own...

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    To families/visitors, "No, I don't know what's wrong with your mom. But if you will move, I can check her O2, IV, do this stat EKG, give this med, save her life!" No, I can't feed her. She's NPO for a...

  15. LPN to RN bridge

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to sweetangel82's topic in LPN to RN

    First of all, good luck! School is tough! These are just some ideas, so go easy on me. Maybe patient needs PCA--RN has to set up and initiate. Patient needs blood transfusion--again, RN has to...

  16. failed nclex 3 times!!!!! what should I do? any strategies? any help will be great.

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to byshb9's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I actually had two close friends in the same boat. What worked for one was taking time off, regrouping, then retaking it (successfully). For the other, she studied totally different material and in a...

  17. Stupid things that nurses say

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a student nurse, I went with the surgeon to remove staples from an abdominal staples. As I was working carefully, the doctor made a comment about me doing a good job. I replied with something...

  18. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    I had a mom tell her young daughter "if you don't behave, she's gonna give you a shot." I bent down and told the little girl, "actually, I.only give shots to sick people AND mommies who lie to their...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

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