Tex.

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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...

  16. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

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

    Oohhh, and even more awesome....we don't have CNAs in the ICU. It's just me and my disposable chux to the

  17. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

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

    Story of my life as an LTACH ICU RN. Diarrhea. Diarrhea. And more diarrhea. If it's not the ABX, it's the CDiff. Or the lactulose. And no, our facility doesn't believe in diapers. It's disposable...

  18. Should I learn martial arts for psych nursing?

    Tex. replied to Wanderer RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Not helpful, but I can't help but think how AWESOME this topic would be for our next Jacob Rockstar RN

  19. 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

    I've learned I am the Difficult Family Whisperer. It is both a blessing and a curse. But mostly a

  20. Sharpie on Tegaderm

    Tex. replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    ^^This^^

  21. Vomiting policy

    Tex. replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    I love me some dots. Dots

  22. Freaking out about an injury!

    Tex. replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Or did it happen at home and mom is trying to cover her

  23. What's wrong with my patient?

    Tex. replied to Pseudonym's topic in General Students

    I know you already got sage advice and help with your patient/problem, so I just want to echo what others have said about homework.... THIS is what I wish posts regarding homework help looked like....

  24. Adderall Concerns (Please Help)

    Tex. replied to Firemedicmommy's topic in General Nursing

    If you are receiving Adderall from a physician, then what are you so worked up about, exactly? Your friend or family member's issue with addiction has nothing to do with your present circumstance. If...

  25. Why do minorities have more respect for nurses?

    Tex. replied to Runman1914's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps it's