TexasPediRN

TexasPediRN

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  1. Not the greatest night...

    TexasPediRN replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Busy indeed! I cant answer you on rectal tubes, but I can give you tons of answers about trachs. Some people with trachs are able to clear their airway by coughing and then using a tissue to the...

  2. Need an answer to this situation

    TexasPediRN replied to ric13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey DutchGirlRN! I've been here and there, reading lots of posts. I'm the shy one though, dont respond unless I know the answer or have a strong opinion! I was going on the basis that it wasnt a live...

  3. Thinking of going back to school for my masters...questions!

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    llg- well said. However, I didnt want to give too much information away about myself and what I would like to do as I'm sure others that I know read this board. I'm looking to do pediatrics, without...

  4. Need an answer to this situation

    TexasPediRN replied to ric13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, the child is already immunocompromised, but you do not want him to get the chicken pox. Therefore, he needs to get the vaccine. Yes, there is a chance he might get the chicken pox but with the...

  5. Newborn Kidnapped from TX hospital, be on the lookout!

    TexasPediRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Amber Alerts are already up on all of the highways looking for a red dodge pick up. No license plate available.. Hope they find the baby safe and

  6. TWU BS? not BSN?

    TexasPediRN replied to hunnybaby24's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just to clarify this, no there isnt a difference. However, you graduate with your BSN, not your RN license. You have to pass boards to get your RN license, you do not graduate with

  7. Anyone been a new grad on a unit they've worked before?

    TexasPediRN replied to kityzkatz03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely understand where you are coming from. When I graduated in '05- I went to work as a GN-RN on the floor that I had worked on as a student nurse aide for 1.5 years. I thought it was a...

  8. Taking NCLEX-RN today....

    TexasPediRN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck!! Eat a good breakfast, make sure you have your ID and ATT with you, and read each question and possible answer completely. Most of all, Dont stress, and if you feel yourself getting...

  9. Please explain agency nursing

    TexasPediRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Most agencies want the nurse to have at least 1-2 years of training. You need to be confident with your skills and assessments before you work agency. You really dont get orientation, you can get...

  10. OK...Nurses I would like some advice!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First of all, BREATHE!!! Secondly, congrats on the interview!!! I'm very happy for you to get an interview for the nursing floor that you want. When you have an interview, make sure you dress well,...

  11. Private Duty Peds Thru Agency

    TexasPediRN replied to RN0202's topic in Agency Nurses

    I used to do peds private duty full time, and now i do it PRN. I love it, but, make sure you get a complete orientation on the child and all of the equipment and what to do in case something goes...

  12. Lunch and Dinner Breaks

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

    I'm very lucky with my job that I normally get a lunch break as well as a snack break in the AM. I've found buying the single serve items is a lot easier, even though it costs a little bit more. For...

  13. Geodon?

    TexasPediRN replied to NurseErica's topic in General Nursing

    Some antipsych. drugs do help with depression, which is why Geodon is being perscribed. Many atypical drugs used for bipolar disorder can be used for depression as well -we dont quite understand how...

  14. NCLEX - I don't understand

    TexasPediRN replied to ak09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is completely random. Some people will get the minimum of 75, others are 'chosen' (randomly) to get the max of 265. There is no way to figure out how many questions you are going to get....

  15. gift for new nurse?

    TexasPediRN replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    Lotion. All of the hospital hand cleansers dry out your hands very

  16. Houston or Bust, Help relocation?

    TexasPediRN replied to Tranquility's topic in Texas Nursing

    Honestly, I hated it initially. BUT- only because I was given a 2 week heads up that we were being transfered to Houston and I had just started a new job in the mist of the transfer! My husband loved...

  17. Houston or Bust, Help relocation?

    TexasPediRN replied to Tranquility's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello! I might be able to help you out a little bit, as I moved from Pennsylvania to Houston 1 1/2 years ago d/t my husbands job transfer here. I can tell you Houston is quite different from up...

  18. identifications...

    TexasPediRN replied to sunward,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I highly recommend you start changing your ID's now - your drivers license will only require a trip to the DMV, a copy of your marriage license, and you'll have a new license with the correct name in...

  19. Any good schools?

    TexasPediRN replied to myinnershadow's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In the Scranton/WilkesBarre Area there are: College Misericordia PennState WilkesBarre Campus Marywood University Kings College And I know there are a few more. I went to school in this area and IMO,...

  20. Shriners Hospital

    TexasPediRN replied to April, RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I can give you information about Shriners, although not specifically that hospital (there are 20+ Shriner Hospitals in the US) Shriners treats children from birth to age 18 with orthopedic conditions...

  21. TEXAS nurse/patient ratios?

    TexasPediRN replied to smk1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pediatric Orthopedic Floor, Houston - Average patient load 4 :) Sometimes goes up to 6 and even then its not bad at all. Pay: I get 26.50 for an hour (1 full year of experience) Hope that helps...

  22. food in trach secretion

    TexasPediRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Students

    Your patient is aspirating food, which is why you are getting food particles during suctioning. You need to stop feeding the pt immediately. On that note, the MD should be notified and a swallow...

  23. self scheduling question

    TexasPediRN replied to firetopaz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've been working at my new job for 2 months now and I love self scheduling. I've also noticed that most people realize when days are short/overstaffed, and will either move themselves or switch a...

  24. Sign On Bonuses...Are they real?

    TexasPediRN replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with any and all sign on bonuses - you will most likely not get the entire bonus upfront, and you may also be required to work at that hospital anywhere from 2 years -4+ years. If you...

  25. Surgery death blamed on jealous former classmate

    TexasPediRN replied to canoehead's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm speechless... Thats just