Tex.

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  1. Bad professor?

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

    I agree with BuckyBadger....every prof I ever had that was branded bad or a witch turned out to be my favorite ones. I hold my professors to unbelievably high standards and expect them to demand the...

  2. HELP.Giving magnesium sulfate T.I.M

    Tex. replied to ArwenRivendell's topic in Patient Medications

    We were taught that is the last place you should choose. Sciatic issues and

  3. Stupid things that nurses say

    Tex. replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Because we GET IT. Goodnight maelstrom. Get some

  4. Shoes and watches for school

    Tex. replied to Molly12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you have $100ish to spend....Dansko. FTW. If not, then good running shoes (Asics, Nike, New Balance, etc.) will do you just fine for a while. If you are on a very tight budget, any running shoe...

  5. False testimony

    Tex. replied to Jere2911's topic in General Nursing

    So the first dose should have been scheduled for that evenings at the latest. The morning dose the following morning would have been dose #2. Seems to me that the write up should be on the nurse who...

  6. Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

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

    It all comes down to how badly you want this surgery and if you can get everyone on the team to give you the green light. If Sam really did suck, and she is someone you would have to deal with on an...

  7. Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

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

    I'm trying to think of the elective surgeries that would require 5 team members to sign off

  8. False testimony

    Tex. replied to Jere2911's topic in General Nursing

    Well, a medication order must ALWAYS contain a few specifics to be a valid order: 1. Medication name 2. Route 3. Dose 4. Time 5. Frequency If the order doesn't state those things, then how can you...

  9. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Today I learned that if I just sit back and refresh my page, AN will provide me with an endless supply of what-the-eff and she/he-just-admitted-whaaatt-moments. Free admission too. ^popcorn almost...

  10. False testimony

    Tex. replied to Jere2911's topic in General Nursing

    So, the med order was given at 1300, but due to start at what time and what date? I can take an order anytime, but what matters is WHEN is the med

  11. Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

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

    Hmmm...do you think maybe Sam got the impression you might not be willing to adhere to her dietary recommendations before/after surgery? Maybe she labeled you as noncompliant (based on your initial...

  12. Would you wait for Dr orders?

    Tex. replied to AcuteCare4Life's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS. Do it. Work those algorithms, baby!! The foley can wait, and the Lasix should wait until you have a physician or NP involved at the bedside or via phone. *Edited for

  13. Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

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

    OP, can you please clarify: 1. What transpired between you and Sam in that initial visit? I see that you were not pleased with her, but what do you think she heard or picked up on in your...

  14. How I Passed the TEAS Exam

    Tex. replied to rainbowvahmet's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Get the TEAS study guide. Study that s**t. Focus on the life science

  15. COB rollcall

    Tex. replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know of that interpretation either, but apparently she thought so. Beats me. I figured i didn't get it because I'm not hip

  16. What do you guys do to de-stress?

    Tex. replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Cockadoodie doesn't discriminate, she eats allllll the nurses.

  17. COB rollcall

    Tex. replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    My preceptor had a patient call her Nurse Rached recently, and she took great offense, thinking it was a racial

  18. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    Tex. replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    This.

  19. ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    Tex. replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    More often and following a hefty dose of

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

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that maybe there is a hospice nurse somewhere inside of me. Today, for the first time in almost a year, I was actually smiling as I drove drove home from

  21. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    Tex. replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Upon first read, I thought you said you learned the 80s music rules, and thought what the heck are the rules? Hahhahaa. Thanks for

  22. How do we do what we do?

    Tex. replied to nursecathi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I needed to read this thread today. Right now. We w/d life support on a train wreck of a patient we have been keeping alive in my icu for several weeks. It was an emotional day for all involved, but...

  23. Difficult Orientee

    Tex. replied to ejnjj143's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She sounds like a hot mess. I sure hope she can pull herself together soon, if that is

  24. Are you a great nurse leader?

    Tex. replied to willegan's topic in General Nursing

    This.

  25. COB rollcall

    Tex. replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you have to go and give my secret away!? Now there's gonna be cellophane checks in the