TexasPediRN

TexasPediRN

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  1. If your name is "Erin," I hate you.

    TexasPediRN replied to zooz's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Houston had flooding this past week. Hubby got off work cause 288 turned into a lake! I'm praying that Hurricaine Dean doesnt make it to Texas (which is the prediction right now!!) I hope you dry out...

  2. Charting Temperature Sites

    TexasPediRN replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When in doubt, write out the entire word. I dont know how the CNA test works, but I know when you work in a hospital then will have their own way of how to chart things. We have computer charting -...

  3. Insomnia: Who suffers from it and what do you do for it?

    TexasPediRN replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I'd try Melatonin before you try a perscription sleep aid. You can buy Melatonin for about 5-6 dollars for 100 tablets. My husband, who has always had trouble falling asleep, swears by it. He has...

  4. Insurance or no Insurance

    TexasPediRN replied to Nony's topic in General Nursing

    the job with benefits. Why? you're just starting the nursing program. You may be exposed to things that your body just isnt used to. You're going to be adjusting your sleep schedule, eating schedule,...

  5. New grad nurse looking for financial advice!!

    TexasPediRN replied to Nursing4Sure's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm just like you. i despise owing money. however, with 30grand in student loans, there isnt much i can do. i consolidated them and have a 5% interest rate. i just had to step back and accept that i...

  6. I'm sure I'll get 10,000 replies saying to run, run, run from this place!

    TexasPediRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    you already know the answer to this.. run run run run run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as in, now! turn in your resignation. dont even give 2 weeks. just go, now!!! and, good luck in finding your new job!!!...

  7. Please Help! I'm 3 months in and feeling like a horrible nurse

    TexasPediRN replied to newRN0903's topic in First Year After Licensure

    welcome! angie has made some great points! i just wanted to add that if you are questioning your charting, i suggest that every day, on your report sheet, you leave a column free and write down the...

  8. sextuplets

    TexasPediRN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unable to access the above link..but how sad for the family.. Although..I'd be suprised if any of them make it..they are too little. 22 weeks is barely viable for a single pregnancy, let alone...

  9. sextuplets

    TexasPediRN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so glad you said that. Its completed true - you cant call IVF "gods gift" considering you had to use medical technology to achieve it! God didnt give you 6 babies at a time either, the...

  10. sextuplets

    TexasPediRN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How sad for the

  11. sextuplets

    TexasPediRN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You are completely right. I wonder if the parents even realize that its an if they will survive, that its not a sure thing. Do they even realize that 99% of the time a 22weeker that does make it and...

  12. Benadryl 14 hrs. before exam?

    TexasPediRN replied to pebblenurse112's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are planning on doing this, I suggest you try it a few days beforehand. You dont want to be so dosed up from Benadryl that you sleep right through the exam. Expecially if your body is not used...

  13. allowing parents in OR?

    TexasPediRN replied to penguin2's topic in Operating Room

    my hospital does this. we medicate always with valium, versed, or clonidine in the room, and place the child on a monitor. most of the time, the child is awake but drousy on their way to pre-op...

  14. Scranton or Allenstown Nurseries / NICUs?

    TexasPediRN replied to rnpilot's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Community Med Center is a good one. I worked in the hospital for over a year as a CNA, and did my student nurse internship in their NICU. Has Level 2 and 3, takes about 15max on each side. No...

  15. Nclex-rn 72 Questions?

    TexasPediRN replied to JohnBee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 is the minimum. There is no way to get 72 questions. Perhaps she read the number

  16. Eating healthy on 21 dollars per week...

    TexasPediRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, but also some stores have a "quick sale" section, which bruised fruit(or other fruit that needs to be sold quickly) is sold for very cheap - you just have to use it quickly and cut off the bad...

  17. Eating healthy on 21 dollars per week...

    TexasPediRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I may stir something up, however.. I am under the impression that food stamps are supposed to be a suppliment, not the means for a persons entire food for the week. With that being the case, the food...

  18. Umm, 16 hour shifts anyone??

    TexasPediRN replied to olol765's topic in Psychiatric

    if you're a workaholic, and didnt want that much free time, you could pick up one or two shifts during the week for some

  19. Umm, 16 hour shifts anyone??

    TexasPediRN replied to olol765's topic in Psychiatric

    Are they back to back? We have one nurse who does 2 16 hour shifts back to back on the weekend (sat and sun). I dont know how she does it. Hers are 7a-11p. I beleive that the 2 16 hours are...

  20. Houston Memorial Hermann Hospital

    TexasPediRN replied to Billy Shears's topic in Texas Nursing

    its hot here. seriously. :) i dont work at memorial hermann, but i have heard many good things about the hospital and i have a friend who works at the childrens hospital who loves it. she said its...

  21. Is this upsetting to anyone else?

    TexasPediRN replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    this story is so sad..and by no means is it a miracle. that child is severely developmentally delayed, as far as i can see. no head control at age 2 sounds off some alarms. as others have said, i was...

  22. Question about compact license..

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    So, I renewed my license last month for the first time in Texas. When I first moved here, my license stated 'valid in texas only". Now, when you go to the BON website, it says "yes" for compact texas...

  23. Question about compact license..

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    That may be the answer I needed then, thanks! Maybe when I first moved here, it couldnt be compact the first time, but now it is? Who knows..

  24. allowing parents in OR?

    TexasPediRN replied to penguin2's topic in Operating Room

    We preop with Valium, Versed, and/or Clonidine and take child back when they are sleepy and relaxed. The parent may accompany the child to preop holding, but once the child goes through the doors to...

  25. kind of a silly question

    TexasPediRN replied to EmilyUSFRN's topic in Pediatric

    I can tell you that I know most of the kiddy movies out there, and I know the Harry Potter series of books, but no others. Most of my scrub tops are precious moments, winnie the pooh, etc. I stay...