Texas86RN

Texas86RN

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  1. Nurses and their pens

    Texas86RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Grip gel pen , must be bold black ink, this is my

  2. Where can I find free CE's?

    Texas86RN replied to jessicaford1121's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse.com

  3. Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

    Texas86RN replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    Fast Track EMS, Alert Care, Heart EMS, Health Force EMS, First Class EMS, First Choice EMS, County Name EMS, Allied

  4. Social Life Concerns

    Texas86RN replied to EmBSNStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Just be sure that you give your employer the required notice for days off , and you should be fine, most nurses manage to have family and friend time, don't let yourself become overloaded though, it...

  5. I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    Texas86RN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse since 2006, we had kardex careplans and all paper charting , MARs, and orders then, I've worked in med surg, LTC , home health, pre admission, and surgical, I've enjoyed most of my...

  6. Just...ugh

    Texas86RN replied to bonnielilgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Prioritize , and make a checklist to use everyday, glance at it often, everything comes easier with

  7. No more 12 hour shifts?

    Texas86RN replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12 's for awhile , and I've got to hand it to anyone who has done it for many years, I know that I couldn't , 8 would be my pick, I do not fore see that happening where I live, not even...

  8. having difficulty deciding..LPN or RN?

    Texas86RN replied to shelbyy102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes , think about what will work best for you, it is a tough road for anyone to obtain the RN license, set that as your goal and work toward it, if it means LVN first, then that will help you gain...

  9. Business Brainstorm

    Texas86RN replied to kalevra's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The legal nurse consultants I have heard of do that as a side job, maybe until they have enough clients, what kind of things are you good at , as for options for other jobs, baking? Pet grooming?...

  10. nursing & tattoos

    Texas86RN replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a professional atmosphere , and visible tatoos are frowned upon, and the dress code regulations will most likely become

  11. nursing & tattoos

    Texas86RN replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Yes wait, the op are right, and believe me in nursing things can get stressful and chaotic, and you will not want to wear long sleeves all the

  12. Nursing: Then and Now

    Texas86RN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I love to hear past stories of nursing, and how things were done then, I always ask senior nurses about stuff when I meet one, when I first began nursing we had paper charts and a

  13. 50 shades of heyyyyy...(warning long)

    Texas86RN replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best of

  14. Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    Texas86RN replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes exactly, the person that sends a thank you note or email, will at least stand out and be acknowledged again, and if it is for a position that has a 100 aplicants, that may be the decision

  15. Wearing scrubs to a funeral?

    Texas86RN replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    I think just nice clean clothing would be appropriate, but whatever you can manage would be fine, like the other posts said , the family will be glad to see everyone who cared about their loved one, I...

  16. MA before LVN?

    Texas86RN replied to aisa356's topic in General Nursing

    Take remedial courses or get a tutor and pursue a degree of science in nursing, you can work at a hospital as a care technician or at a doctor's office in the mean

  17. Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    Texas86RN replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, send a thank you note, it also makes you stand out from the

  18. Rant:How NOT to be a nurse

    Texas86RN replied to crnahole's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sadly, this sort of thing occurs often, I have stories of my own, and I have heard of many others. There are a lot of nurses in this field for the wrong reasons, and the nurses that do want to care...

  19. Word crimes! (No txtng)

    Texas86RN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL that is so funny! I do not mind the occasional LOL, but there are many times, especially texting for work, that I wish everyone would use

  20. When a Doctor is very nasty...and

    Texas86RN replied to lumbarpain's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sue??? Sounds a little extravagant! I would speak with your nursing supervisor, have a group meeting , and see if administration would speak to him about it, most problems can be resolved with...

  21. Hand care

    Texas86RN replied to PC0229's topic in General Nursing

    Use hand sanitizer and soap with moisturizers-aloe, follow with a healing lotion everytime , make sure the lotion is alcohol

  22. If you werent a nurse, what other career would you do?

    Texas86RN replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    Veterinarian, or wildlife

  23. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    Texas86RN replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Mine says my name and RN, I agree it should say LVN or

  24. Nursing salary and buying a home?

    Texas86RN replied to applesbananas's topic in General Nursing

    That's alot of good advice for you to consider, don't get in over your

  25. LPN vs RN vs MA- Doctor's Office Job

    Texas86RN replied to WishfulLpn26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A lot of doctor's offices use unlicensed staff, so you can potentially work in a doctor's office without a nursing license, Home health uses CNA, LVNs, RNs, depends on how much you would like to get...