Tex.

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  1. 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

  2. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

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

    Yes. Post

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. (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

  6. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

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

    Quit bogarting the kettle corn...pass this

  7. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

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

    Yes. He. Is. Just keep talking

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

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Far, are talking about

  9. (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

  10. (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...

  11. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh! Pick me! Pick

  12. (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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    PREACH!!

  21. Scrubs for the slim

    Tex. replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just bought those exact pants last week....omgosh they are the most comfortable pants I have ever worn.

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

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, mine don't either, but probably because the bottle is

  23. I'm a sexless nurse

    Tex. replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    🔥🔥🔥🔥if you have an iPhone it's by the lighting bolt and crescent

  24. I'm a sexless nurse

    Tex. replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Because y'all long time AN members keep telling new members to search old posts before starting new ones! These old threads are too tempting...it's like free chocolate. Or beer.

  25. A&P II & Microbiology this semester PLEASE HELP!

    Tex. replied to futureRN_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took those together too, and it wasn't too bad. It really helps when you find the content interesting AND stuff you know you will use in your near future in NS and at work. My advice is really...