texas_lvn

texas_lvn

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  1. "Just" a 2-year degree

    texas_lvn replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to offend some people, but she is "JUST" a pharm TECH. I do not see her getting a higher degree . Some people are ignorant:madface: , and jealous:uhoh21: . I have much empathy for...

  2. how do you juggle rotating shifts and family?

    texas_lvn replied to hamlj's topic in General Nursing

    I have been doing it for over a year and am in the process of changing to all nights. Like SBE said, it is Hell. I get tired and the people I work with wouldn't understand. As for childcare, I...

  3. Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    texas_lvn replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    I love this "New Skin"!!! We are using it on stage 1and2 pressure ulcers in HH and it is the most effective I have seen. I use it on my boys for everything, They would rather have it than a...

  4. HELP new LPN positive drug test

    texas_lvn replied to star707's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow. First off, take a deep breath. Always tell the truth during the interview process, (placing the employment down,ect.) otherwise it will come back to bite you. If you are clean, then there is...

  5. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE THIS. I HOPE YOU FEEL JUSTIFIED!!!!! Congratulations. It is amazing that "when God closes a door, He opens a window". Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!!!!!!!!!:monkeydance: :monkeydance:...

  6. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Amy, that is very interesting! I am interested in all you have to offer. Maybe we should start a post for "want-to-be money

  7. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    [quote name=rach_nc_03 I would leave out the part about the ambien. ([/quote] I agree with this. You yourself are not 100% sure you took the Ambien. Could be hubby moved the meds and did not tell...

  8. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    ' Just a note, there is a FEDERAL law against recording people without their acknowledgement, punishable by FEDERAL PRISON time. So, be careful!! But, there is nothing against having a friend call...

  9. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat:

  10. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    How many nurses are addicted to their caffinated sodas and coffee, ect. I can not believe this statement wsa made. Careless of how it happened, I am sure Lori will be more careful in the future. We...

  11. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I so just read that and was going to come post that! How

  12. "Clean hands!!"

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    How exactly did she do this? I was going to use lotion, but it was going to be expensive! Thanks.

  13. "Clean hands!!"

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, I am doing a documented report for speech, (UGG!), on the extreme importance of how to properly clean hands. I thought about placing a "glow-in-the-dark lotion" on my hands and shaking everyones'...

  14. last day on the job

    texas_lvn replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!! on everything. It is wonderful to know we made a difference inpeoples life, and I am sure you did! Have a wonderful first day and a great mini vacation! Love

  15. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    texas_lvn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Lori))))) You and DH are in my

  16. Hospital interview tomorrow, what ?'s to ask?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have my hospital interview tomorrow. I know that most interviewers like questions to be asked about the facility and floor. Do you have any questions that might be good and could help me be a...

  17. Hospital interview tomorrow, what ?'s to ask?

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    the interview was great. No real bad questions. I hadthe nm interview and she went ahead and took me for the peer interview. Things looked good on my end. As I was leaving, nm stated "you get a...

  18. Hospital interview tomorrow, what ?'s to ask?

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. These are some good replies. I know one time my husband was asked "If there was a purple and pink polka dotted elephant in the room, what would you do?" Apperently, the theory behind that is...

  19. AIDS and HIPAA

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. Keep them

  20. AIDS and HIPAA

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, guys, I have got a doozy for you! When I was in clinicals (2 years ago), my sisters best friend's husband founf out he had full blown AIDS. The family told everyone he had bone Ca, and that is...

  21. AIDS and HIPAA

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am asking would you tell sister. She has no medical background and wouldn't need to know about hx. (Except to protect herself and not kiss, wear previously bloody cloths,

  22. hospital nursing!!!

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys! I have been in LTC and HH for over 1.5 years. I have decided to go thru excelsior and get my RN! Yeah!!! Well, I also decided to go to a local hospital for med/surg r/t the almost non...

  23. hospital nursing!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS GUYS!! I will indeed miss the HH paycheck, actually I will be having 2 jobs not even make what I did at the one, but hey, gotta do what I gotta do! Thanks

  24. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    texas_lvn replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: That is sooooo the truth. I am an obese person, but I love my patients. I work out 4-5 times a week, watch what I eat, and dont drink anything but water! op, Anywhere you go, if you...

  25. NC vs. Mask

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Pulmonary

    Hey Guys. I got a quick question. I work HH and the Grandmother, who is in billing at a respiratory office, and is VERY VERY VERY OVERBEARING, stated to me this morning that she did not want a mask...