Tex.

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  1. Nurse wife Cop hubby

    Tex. replied to Mrs149's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to add, I know your op was focused on the kids and schedules, and sorry that I'm no help there....just speaking to what I know. Good luck to you

  2. Nurse wife Cop hubby

    Tex. replied to Mrs149's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my family was of no help AT ALL, unless we invoked the emergency response, so we somehow winged it thru the first 10 years just the two of us. I can say that I mostly only saw my husband in...

  3. Universal Precautions

    Tex. replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to debate the need to glove up when giving vaccines. Personally, I think we have gloves available, so why wouldn't you? But what irks me is the nurse(s) that told you sometimes you...

  4. Apologies for using the term "NETY"

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

    I love AN, but this can be a tough crowd. The quoted post here provides all the key search words for you to get acclimated in record time. Welcome, and good

  5. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    Tex. replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hear you, but wouldn't it go better if it went down like this: Nurse: Please check Mr. Jones BP for me, I think We might need to send him out to ER This conveys urgency and let's her know it's a...

  6. The Nurse on the Other Side

    Tex. replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    When you're the one lying there, bleeding profusely and the doctors are talking about intubation, you might think twice before calling it manufactured drama. You can bet when my life is on the line, I...

  7. Did I say something wrong?

    Tex. replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

    It is enough to drive most people nuts!! But, you "play the game" because that's what people respond to. Motivating people requires one to actually do or say things that might feel unnatural. But...

  8. I need help / advice

    Tex. replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    Wow. She sounds like a real peach! I'm sorry you are going through this, but sounds like she is going to make you one heck of a thorough and diligent nurse....if she doesn't drain your life essence...

  9. The Nurse on the Other Side

    Tex. replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing the patient is a nurse does change things for me. You, the nurse/patient, expect more because you KNOW more. We can use that information and harness the good parts....we can communicate on a...

  10. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Bookmarking and sending to my hubby (along with the vajazzle kits) for possible Christmas present

  11. ATI Modules

    Tex. replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Fundamentals modules - PPE 1. Walk into the room 2. Sanitize/wash hands 3. Introduce yourself 4. Don gloves Don gloves.....you would not believe the outcry from my classmates re don gloves. "Who is...

  12. ATI Modules

    Tex. replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school used ATI. The modules served as daily grades, quizzes, and some exams. At the end of nursing school, the ATI Comprehensive Exam was our exit exam. My class tried very very hard to get rid...

  13. DaVita?

    Tex. replied to jennifernettle's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My hospital uses Davita. Their nurses are always trying to get to cross over. They seem

  14. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Can you imagine the time and effort it took to swallow a long plastic spoon and a door stop!?

  15. Did I say something wrong?

    Tex. replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have a monopoly on manners, and I didn't mean to imply that we

  16. Did I say something wrong?

    Tex. replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

    It's probably because I'm southern, but I think I am never too busy to throw in a please and a thank you. It is automatic. "Hey Mr. CNA, could you please help me get patient A's bed remade real...

  17. Is it okay to have snacks in my pockets for clinical?

    Tex. replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Students

    Great advice posted previously. I'd like to add that after a few hours on the floor, every part of you is covered in cooties, so ewwww....don't even think of pulling food out of those pockets. Even...

  18. Tips for the NCLEX

    Tex. replied to amandaslagel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you have ATI thru your school, do the practice exams. We complained about ATI the whole time and literally tried to get it removed from our program....but after I took NCLEX I was eating crow. It...

  19. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Not a patient, but my 4 year old son.... Swallowed a plastic green army man. Yep. That was

  20. Mandatory flu vaccines

    Tex. replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I envisioned that meme of Bill Nye dropping

  21. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG that made me laugh so hard I almost peed my pants!! Still

  22. best long steeve tshirts to wear under scrubs?

    Tex. replied to Lexilou08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wonder Wink makes a really nice long sleeve

  23. Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    Tex. replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I treat all my patients like they have killer cooties. Most of the time, they have super bugs, and who wants those? Keep 'em to yourself,

  24. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    The damn

  25. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I think I might be in the market for a shiny new bladder...whoever said nurses acquire bladders of steel clearly forgot to add me to the