Tex.

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  1. 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

  2. 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...

  3. 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

  4. Are you a great nurse leader?

    Tex. replied to willegan's topic in General Nursing

    This.

  5. 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

  6. Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

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

    Wow. This thread has shown me how good I actually have at my hospital!! I have a particular PT that always puts patients back in bed a total mess....pillows on the floor and foley on the ground, a...

  7. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

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

    I let fear talk me out of even applying to NS for over a decade. Don't make that same

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

    Tex. replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Today I learned that I need to check my phone before drinking a **** ton of coffee, doing my hair and makeup, then driving an hour to work. "Wheres my name on the assignment.... oh no, am I floating...

  9. Fall risk assessment and transgender pts?

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

    I am sorry @stayorthostatic. When I read your post last night I honestly thought you were trolling. I should have a 10 minute delay imposed on my posting ability when I am that exhausted! I looked...

  10. Fall risk assessment and transgender pts?

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

    I'm not transgendered, so I can't speak for the trans community as a whole. However, as an Ally, I'm finding it hard to not take offense to your post. What Is your end game? Does gender or does...

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

    Tex. replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm loving me some OCRN this week

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

    Tex. replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Today I learned... 1. I really can survive on one cup of coffee and 1/4 of a Caesar salad. 2. Doing so will give me the headache from HELLLLL. 3. Vomiting stool is not just a thing from my...

  13. Low GPA help

    Tex. replied to renusandhu's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a C in any science or math class, You should absolutely retake the class so the new, higher (presumably) grade would replace the older, lower

  14. Fall risk assessment and transgender pts?

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

    I'm sensing a disturbance in the

  15. Fall risk assessment and transgender pts?

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

    WHUT? In all seriousness, the Fall Risk Assessment I perform at work doesn't ask about gender. Nor should

  16. BSN programs that accept low GPAs?

    Tex. replied to MayaNino's topic in School, College Programs

    Agree

  17. BSN programs that accept low GPAs?

    Tex. replied to MayaNino's topic in School, College Programs

    Many NS will look at your science gpa and your last couple semesters....which is very helpful for people with not-so-great beginning

  18. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    Tex. replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    That's the stuff for nightmares.

  19. PVT accuracy.

    Tex. replied to hairpins09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Apparently I can't read. Lol.

  20. Attack of The Killer Poop

    Tex. posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's because I work in LTACH. No, most definitely because I work in LTACH. Diarrhea is a fact of life. From the antibiotics or C Dif? Ugh, does it really matter why? (Yes, I know it matters...

  21. Attack of The Killer Poop

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

    Wow. Charge Nurse

  22. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    Tex. replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    Hiking....now, THAT sounds fun!

  23. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    Tex. replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    I am a gamer. NS did not leave much time for social life, and when it did, I really just wanted to be home alone, chillin'. So PS3/XBOX and Netflix binge watching became my escape and "me time."...

  24. Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

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

    THIS.

  25. Attack of The Killer Poop

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

    I love you. Bought some