texas_lvn

texas_lvn

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  1. Lantus

    texas_lvn replied to LEM1234's topic in General Nursing

    I would have given the lantus as well. It is a long lasting med. besides, if the Dr wanted it held he/she would have wrote to hold it if he/she didnt want it given. The Dr must have given it some...

  2. nursing abbreviations

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I am working at a clinic now and one of the nurses circles her initals all the time. I have always been taught when you circle your initals the order was not done. Can anyone give me a book...

  3. i got a needle stick today need prayer

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was orientating in ICU at a prison today. Been there for over a month on the ward and have been a nurse for years. Well, one of the other nurses asked for help with help because she knew this...

  4. i got a needle stick today need prayer

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Relieved 2 have actual statistics especially from CDC. Thank u and I am continuing 2 feel ur prayers. Thank

  5. i got a needle stick today need prayer

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all. My computer is broke and I am writing from my blackberry currently otherwise I would thank u all individually. Because of this forum I have decided to write a journal and be able to...

  6. Need encouragement

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am stuck. I dont really have the money to finish test #4 right now, and havent had the energy to study. I worked over 80 hours last week and am scheduled to work 72 hours this week. I know the...

  7. Need encouragement

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you

  8. Need encouragement

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you both very much......... I appreciate

  9. Do nurses who pick-up extra shifts get favoritism?

    texas_lvn replied to SmartSNFguy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree, I see it as a thanks for not letting the nurses that would be short staffed be that way. sure we get the OT, but a small pat on the back goes a far way also. I have to admit I would...

  10. moving to Rapid City, anyone live there?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are moving to Rapid City in Jan, how are the nursing jobs, I am taking pre-req's for RN, is there a good school there? Thanks. Texas (I work ltc and

  11. NC1 outta the way!!!!!!!!

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I cant believe it, but I passed NC1 today..... yeah! Now onto

  12. How were you treated when leaving a facility?

    texas_lvn replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    I put in my 2 weeks notice at a local hospital after I had worked there for 9 months. several performance great reviews with 2 increases in pay. Was leaving on decent terms. Nurse recruitment...

  13. I made med error, what now?

    texas_lvn replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    While in school, our instructor told us that EVERY SINGLE NURSE will make a med error. Either they are to stupid to notice it or they are to ignorant to admit it. I have always been taught to check...

  14. HH-have you ever been attacked?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Home Health

    Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone else in a HH setting has ever been attacked while at a house? How did you handle it? I work pedi HH. At a single moms apartment, the back gate lock not working,...

  15. NC 3 outta the way!!!!

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    wow. so a few days ago I decide to change from a brunette to a blonde, and they almost wouldnt let me take the test because I looked different than my drivers license! and then my signature was...

  16. School of Nursing--Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    texas_lvn replied to Free Spirit 1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you can actually get your CNA free through a local LTC facility. There are several in the area, you can call any of them and they will be able to help you out better. You might have to work for the...

  17. School of Nursing--Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    texas_lvn replied to Free Spirit 1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HI all. I actually work at UMC, one of the hospitals that the Tech students do their clinicals at. I am will also be enrolled in their RN-BSN online class as soon as I finish with EC. They have...

  18. UMC Lubbock

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone any experience with UMC??? They have given me a great offer, and the recruiter keeps telling me how wonderful it is, but I have not talked with any of the nurses there. I live over 3 hours...

  19. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    texas_lvn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Had a pt come in the other day for flea bites. Turned out he actually had some fleas IN his orifice. I didnt bother to ask

  20. So...be honest...

    texas_lvn replied to Danish's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with MAnurse. I took the form A, studied for a minte and took form B. Next day I took the test. I barely passed, but I was exhausted from work. You can do it. give yourself a few hours on...

  21. NC1 outta the way!!!!!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is still the same way, just my computer was very slow. I was also having problems with my mouse. It needed to be cleaned, and I knew if I started to take it apart to clean they would throw me...

  22. NC1 outta the way!!!!!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I uhhhhhh studied for 2 hours. I basically took the excelsior pre and post study test. I DO NOT recommend doing this, and WILL NOT do this for anymore of the tests. I walked in to door prepared...

  23. Would you feel betrayed???

    texas_lvn replied to fgoff's topic in General Nursing

    I just went thru a similar situation at work. Asst. Director position became open and 3 of our finest RNs applied for the position. We are a VERY team oriented floor. It is amazing. Anyway, I was...

  24. Nc3...

    texas_lvn replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    me 2 me 2. wish us

  25. Need counseling on a life decision

    texas_lvn replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would be happy in Missouri. It is where your kids are. My Ex husband lives with me. And it works pretty good. Good luck with any decision you