Tex.

Tex. specializes in Critical Care.

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1. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

   Tex. replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I agree, we don't just clean poop. For for many of us, especially those of us who don't have PCAs or CNAs, poop (and what I really mean is DIAHRRHEA) is not just a daily occurrence, it is a problem....

2. Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

   Tex. replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

   And my granny would probably most enjoy someone who wears a shirt that says "does laundry" or "likes to rake the leaves"

3. Allergic to my job?

   Tex. replied to Hopeful1003's topic in General Nursing

   Not helpful, but I just can't help myself...your title. I love it. Allergic to my job. After today, in my best Beavis & Butthead voice...I think I might be allergic. To my job.

4. Care Plan HELP!

   Tex. replied to 3rdshift098's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I don't think risk for infection works, since he may actually have an infection, not be at risk for

5. Diagnostic Values

   Tex. replied to StephAnnE93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   His symptoms point to kidney

6. What do you eat in the morning?

   Tex. replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am not hungry until I've been awake for hours. I have an hour drive in, so I drink my coffee for the first 30 mins or so, then force down a protein shake before I pull into work. If I'm nauseous...

7. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

   Tex. replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Oh. My.

8. Assignment to do concept map

   Tex. replied to charles101's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Concept maps are the most very basic, simple form of a care plan. Pick something real, something you can DO something about now, if that makes sense. Like pain. Or constipation. Because you have a...

9. Care Plan HELP!

   Tex. replied to 3rdshift098's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Your patient is having pain, and you are not (yet) sure of the cause? Your priority problem is

10. How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    Tex. replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    LOTS in elementary school, mostly because I just wanted to go home. I was THAT kid who would take out the thermometer (olden days when we used glass thermometers) and put in under her desk lamp to...

11. What's wrong with my patient?

    Tex. replied to Pseudonym's topic in General Students

    Get back to work @Jensmom...second breakfast is

12. 11/7: what I learned this week: Trey Anastasio wants to weigh your head; Cerner is stupid

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This is how it usually is at my place too. ETA: Except for today. Total surprise crump. Still scratching my head. ETA (again, because I has the dumbs): I'm so frickin tired but I don't wanna go to...

13. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    Tex. replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm ashamed to admit it, but we throw the disposable chux, wound dressings et all right in there with the linens. Our laundry people deserve a medal. And a

14. Not having kids until 35

    Tex. replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    To clarify, we see A LOT of OLD MEN at student events. Because most of the dads are OLD AS DIRT. Are the females trophy wives or do they just look younger because males don't age well or because the...

15. Not having kids until 35

    Tex. replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    Dude. Do you you really, honestly, think that you are going to get sage advice about this HERE, NOW? Have kids early, have them late. Honestly, does it really matter? If you are worried about the...