TexasPediRN

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  1. anybody who wants to help me??

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

    Have you tried looking on www.half.com or on ebay for a book? You can get used books relatively cheap and in good condition. Good luck edited to remove personal e-mail address of original

  2. what so you think?

    TexasPediRN replied to jennyga's topic in General Nursing

    As a young nurse myself, 22 (23 in april), I love working with young, new nurses! I do private duty and we orient all nurses to a new patient, and I find that its easier for me to orient a younger...

  3. Confused with this Nclex Q/A

    TexasPediRN replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Typo- I too picked A. Sometimes books have typos in them- it throws you off until you realize that the book is wrong, and not you. Good luck studying

  4. Upper managemnt mom as pt! Ugh!!

    TexasPediRN replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dont you hate when you have those "special" patients that management tells you about? I've had doctors, other nurses, the manager of something or others mother, etc. Oh and this football player with a...

  5. Got My Letter

    TexasPediRN replied to OnTheRoad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! What a great feeling!! Good for you :)

  6. what makes nursing beautiful

    TexasPediRN replied to karnavati's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/what-makes-nursing-beautiful-142765.html There you go :) It was the exact same title as yours..wondering if you go to the same school as that

  7. what makes nursing beautiful

    TexasPediRN replied to karnavati's topic in General Nursing

    Try doing a search, there was a thread on this exact topic not to long ago, you'll find the answers you are looking for there.

  8. I am in tears over hemodialysis diet

    TexasPediRN replied to mandymarie7791's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nobody should be in tears over trying to figure something out! Have you tried using the internet as a resource? Here are some helpful links for you:...

  9. Salary question??

    TexasPediRN replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm..it really does depend on experience, and where you find a job. I started off as a new grad in a smaller hospital in Pennsylvania, with a salary of 18.75 an hour for evenings, approx 39g per...

  10. Graduate nurse in may 06, moving to Pittsburgh and need help

    TexasPediRN replied to BSNmay13's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just a thought on your question about where to take the NCLEX: Take it whereever you are right now. This way, you'll pass with the information still fresh in your mind from nursing school. Then, you...

  11. Is their really a big demand for nurses?

    TexasPediRN replied to goliath738's topic in Texas Nursing

    Goliath738: I moved down to Houston in September, specifically the week of the hurricaine. Bad timing. It was a planned move all summer. In fact, my furniture was supposed to arrive the day the...

  12. Quiet time in nicu

    TexasPediRN replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    danissa: Kudos to you for not just going along with this policy and for trying to do something about it. I dont do NICU, although I had done a rotation as a student and also floated there to work a...

  13. The NON early results states

    TexasPediRN replied to bagola22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pennsylvania can take between 2 days, and weeks. It all depends on how busy they are. It seems the more people take the NCLEX at a certain time, the longer it takes. Mine was up in 2 days on PA's BON...

  14. Patient with bad body odor

    TexasPediRN replied to capribry's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your main concern is for your patient, not for an ignorant family member, so I would say either ignore him, or give a brief statement saying that "if he continues to act in an innappropriate manner,...

  15. What Makes Nursing Beautiful???

    TexasPediRN replied to jennijen56's topic in General Nursing

    Making a difference in a person's life. Getting a hug from a sick child for making them feel better, or making them smile, and trust me this means more then anything in the world (at least to me)....

  16. What about the middle men

    TexasPediRN replied to jonjon8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I promise I am not trying to burst anyones bubble here, but there is no magical number when it comes to the NCLEX. You can pass and Fail at 75, and also at 265. You can pass at 119, or fail at 119....

  17. How Long Do You Take To Answer Call Bells?

    TexasPediRN replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... Dont you have anyone else there that answers call bells? And, its not your job to speak to the aide about moving quicker, it should be the directors! And after all, if the aide was busy, you...

  18. heart model

    TexasPediRN replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope never bought one when I was a student, just went over to the lab to use theirs. I did a quick search on google though and lots came up- not sure if you really want to buy one but you can try this...

  19. what are my rights??

    TexasPediRN replied to schwalmys8862's topic in General Nursing

    i think that, in order to get your license back, the nurse monitoring program is what you must do. you were stressed then, which led to the drugs. you will be stressed as a nurse..what will that lead...

  20. What is a normal pulse rate?

    TexasPediRN replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    when you are stressed or nervous, your pulse rate can rise, as can blood pressure. i'm assuming your classmate was practicing on you to get your pulse, and you were probably nervous about it. dont...

  21. Tricks to get kids to cooperate with treatment

    TexasPediRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pediatric

    to the op: have you started your peds rotation yet or will you be starting it soon? heres my tips: make sure to get down to their level and to explain things in words they will understand. blood...

  22. Long Hour Shifts..HELP!

    TexasPediRN replied to Christina1439's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With 12 hour shifts you only work 3 shifts a week- good for people who cant work 5 days a week because of

  23. What is a "Code Black"?

    TexasPediRN replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so not to change the subject much or anything, but since its on the topic of different codes meaning different things in different facilities.. Has anyone ever heard a store call a "code blue"??...

  24. time management

    TexasPediRN replied to momx4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I went to nursing school full time, and dont have kids and am not yet married, but hopefully you dont mind me giving you some advice!! I am one that needs to be organized. Buy yourself a...

  25. What is considered a Medication Error?

    TexasPediRN replied to nursemi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you were right in getting an accurate blood pressure first. It was not appropriate for her to yell at you. The correct size cuff is pertinent- too small or too large can produce...