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texas_lvn

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  1. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    What have other peers done intentional/unintentional to freak you out? Good or bad. Happy or sad. On my FIRST day as an LVN, (LTC) a res was screaming in her room as I was walking out to leave. I went...

  2. curious.......

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, my boyfriend got a question close to this one during an interview, and I believe that in nursing this question is a constant battle for nurses to prioritize. while at work, you see a colleague...

  3. teaching phlebotomy class

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the responses and the links. Just to clarify, we are a new hospital that opened up 3 months ago, and I am responsible for getting together all the above. The plan, the tests, the...

  4. teaching phlebotomy class

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Well, I have been recently promoted and will initiate a CNA to Tech class with the two items being taught are phlebotomy and EKG. I have no books to start with, and really have no clue where...

  5. Workplace Issues. How do I deal with this nonsense? (Long post)

    texas_lvn replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are having such a crappy time. Hon, its time to look for a different job. In my exp, the Dr is actually over the manager, so maybe speak with him. Just be sure and DOCUMENT...

  6. career? life?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow, so I just spent a Thanksgiving noc shift so I can hopefully have Christmas off, and have been thinking of my "career" to this point in my life. I find myself rereading threads long forgotten and...

  7. Med.Administration Error.

    texas_lvn replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my instructor saying "every nurse will make a med error, they are either too stupid to realize it or to dishonest to admit it, either way it kills" support ya'lls way

  8. I am allergic to...

    texas_lvn replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I have had not one but TWO different pts in last 3 months allergic to........."generic brands of everything" what in the

  9. curious.......

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks! That is how I tried to explain it to my bf, I also told him that I couldnt imagine not being a team

  10. Where is blood not admnistered?

    texas_lvn replied to independ3nt's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a prison (slightly different than jail, but along same lines) and we administered blood almost daily. We also have an er, icu and med surg area

  11. specimen with medicine?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small clinic and am uncomfortable that we keep urine, wound, gc/chlam specimens in with were we keep our bicillian, insulin, and other meds. I know there is no food allowed with meds or...

  12. specimen with medicine?

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all. I have spent probley a total of 16 hours looking at all the above suggestions and cant find the literature to prove our point. Thank you

  13. Why Do Nurses Write: "no new orders received"?

    texas_lvn replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a conference that said using "continue to monitor" meant that you actually had a pt on some sort of monitor. She suggested we use "continue to

  14. specimen with medicine?

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I did try but it got muddled with all the other information. My don has been a nurse for 30 years, I find it hard to believe that she doesnt understand you I have a problem with

  15. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! This is a very good idea and I wish more people would do this!!!!

  16. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    texas_lvn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    just poking fun..............aN exacerbation..............LOL. Sorry. I have worked 15 days straight and needed a laugh. This thread is doin

  17. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    If they are completely different areas like a hurt ankle from a fall 6 months ago, clogged ears for the past 2 months, and wanting an std check, I don't even think House can have a diagnosis where...

  18. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    With all that I have said, I agree that your voice should be heard. I think you need to address this in a formal, professional letter. There is no reason why someone should be rude. But also, please...

  19. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    And after I have spent 2 hours plus getting that precious RQI and the pt decides not to even show up or answer our calls to reschedule and I have to spend an addition 7 dollars to send a certified...

  20. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    Thats almost like saying you only want a RN doing your vitals instead of a MA or LVN............ They go to school, they pass a test, and they have back up to speak with someone.... a doctor..... if...

  21. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    Is it plausible to say that you got shotty care because the 3 people in front of you had medical concerns that have been going on for more than 3 months and decided they would bring it all in at one...

  22. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    texas_lvn replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound very inconsiderate, and please do not take this any other way than a nurse that works in dr offices. I am currently working in a minor emergency walk-in type setting. It is a...

  23. help, I have burnout bad!!

    texas_lvn replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you that time management is key. I have worked both med-surg (which sounds like where the op is working now) and LTC (which sounds like you are working now) and you can not compare the...

  24. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    texas_lvn replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    Being an advocate and asking for a 3rd chair more than 2 times from 2 different people is quite a different

  25. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    texas_lvn replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    That all being said. My mother's nurse was less than enthusiastic that my mom would get talkative with her, my mom simply does this out of nervousness (esp with people she just met). I told the nurse...