Tex.

Tex.

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  1. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh! And.... Cheap frozen burrito covered in melted cheese after The Day From Hell is sooooo much more satisfying than the (really tasty) spaghetti dinner the hubby cooked. Quick! Hide the

  2. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned: 1. I think I have become the new Difficult Family Whisperer. 2. I actually really LIKE being assigned the (gasp) "His daughter called and reported the nurse to the CEO, CNO...everyone with...

  3. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Just when you find your rhythm and get used to him being gone, BAM! He's back.

  4. Crazy Parents

    Tex. replied to maryel's topic in School

    Sound like this parent is just an a*****e. She had access to a fax machine. She could have signed it and sent it back to you. And she could have faxed it to the kid's doc herself (or asked you to fax...

  5. Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    Tex. replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Checked out the chart. I've never heard the term woo-woos.

  6. What nurse life-hacks do you have to offer?

    Tex. replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nurses Rock

    I tried the iodoform trick yesterday and IT WORKED!!! I can't believe how well it worked too...that's crazy

  7. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Tex. replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Post

  8. Do you get hit/spit on? Does body fluids splash on you?

    Tex. replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. I really should wear my glasses, but I don't, so I always miss these snot-shows. Today, I happened to be at the foot of the bed, and the blinds were open, sun shining brightly, and my patient...

  9. What nurse life-hacks do you have to offer?

    Tex. replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nurses Rock

    Hahahahahha the story of my life as an LTACH ICU nurse...diarrhea. Diarrhea. Diarrhea. And oh, MORE diarrhea, coming my way soon because "he had lactulose/kayexelate ordered earlier today, but I was...

  10. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Lord Of The Rings Online. The MMORPG. ETA: fixed the

  11. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Tex. replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Quit bogarting the kettle corn...pass this

  12. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Tex. replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. He. Is. Just keep talking

  13. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Far, are talking about

  14. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Doh! I've been mobile...will get in the computer to update ASAP. I was let out of my cage 15 months ago. I'm in the pee-wee

  15. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Today I learned that 1. 600mls of albumin won't make any difference in that SBP, but dopamine (thanks doc..finally) surely will. 2. Finding FOUR fentanyl patches on your patient's body is just...

  16. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh! Pick me! Pick

  17. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby (cop) said when he was in the police academy, he had a very old crusty professor who told the class that you NEVER give a tiket to nurses....because "they will pee in your bullet

  18. PVT: Question of Character?

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

    Yes, because the intent is to NOT PAY either way. It's

  19. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Tex. replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    I can't concentrate with Bostonfnp whispering sweet nothings into my ear.

  20. PVT: Question of Character?

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

    That doesn't bother me a bit. Do the PVT with a valid cc. Pay for a reschedule (if you failed,). It's like killing two birds with one

  21. Do you get hit/spit on? Does body fluids splash on you?

    Tex. replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a scenario straight of of my worst nightmare and I don't know what is worse, being the patient vomiting stool or the nurse being coated in said

  22. PVT: Question of Character?

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

    Well said. I don't have a problem with the PVT trick per say, but I have a very big problem with people putting in false cc info or worse - plan on disputing the charge later. It's sketchy and says A...

  23. Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You can go into the Fitbit app and edit your sleep log after the fact. So no more missed sleep data! ETA: I have the Fitbit one. Purchased a year

  24. What nurse life-hacks do you have to offer?

    Tex. replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nurses Rock

    The deodorant thing happened to me just yesterday!!! I never thought about hand

  25. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    PREACH!!