TexasPediRN

TexasPediRN

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  1. Nurse having personal relationship with patient

    TexasPediRN replied to wheelofadeal's topic in General Nursing

    Its not unethical, but it is looked down upon. I do peds home health, and I have good relationships with all of my kids and their parents, and the parents talk about things with me that are personal,...

  2. Question about shifts for new grads

    TexasPediRN replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    you CAN find work as a new grad working day shift. You just need to look for

  3. Obtaining a TX Drivers License

    TexasPediRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just went through all this not to long ago. First I got TX car insurance. Then I got TX license plates, registration and a new title(had to surrender it). This cost $120ish :/ Then I was able to...

  4. G-tube question.

    TexasPediRN replied to tinyrita's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add another type of feeding 'tube': (I dont know if this would be considered along the lines of a g-tube or not..) There are G-buttons- mostly which I have seen with pediatric patients....

  5. Question about shifts for new grads

    TexasPediRN replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    Good for you! you are right- there is always another option our there that you can find that is what you want! I knew I wasnt the only one who refuses to work night shift.

  6. Question about shifts for new grads

    TexasPediRN replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    Now I'm completely picky- I wont work nights, I will not jeporadize my patients health(and mine!) by working nights, and so far I have not had to do it. When I lived in PA I worked the 3-11 shift in...

  7. Fitting In

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

    Goodies are a very nice treat and I think most nurses would appreciate it!! (even the ones who say they are on a diet!) What a great idea :) Good luck with your new

  8. So, what's so hard about Peds?

    TexasPediRN replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    Right when I saw the title a million reasons jumped into my head but I completely agree with Gompers! I find you also need to talk with pediatric patients differently. Saying- I'm going to take your...

  9. Do Any Of You Rn's Have Diabetes And Or High B/p??

    TexasPediRN replied to rafael80's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I went back and read that thread- the medication that student was taking was perscription pain medication,such as the patch. There is a huge difference in taking pain medication or taking a...

  10. Instructor is not letting me get female patients during clincal

    TexasPediRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My thoughts are that no matter where you go for clinical, or end up working- you'll never only have male patients. Therefore, she needs to allow you to take female patients. Now granted- there are...

  11. Do Any Of You Rn's Have Diabetes And Or High B/p??

    TexasPediRN replied to rafael80's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I dont see any reason why not that you wont become a RN. As long as you manage your blood pressure, eat right and exercise, you should be fine. Doing this too may also help you prevent diabetes, as...

  12. Question about Clinical pt.

    TexasPediRN replied to Nurse2bNicole's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, certain medications do cause side effects, in which case the doctor will place them on another medication to control that side effect- and this cycle continues. If you'd feel more...

  13. cant make up my mind

    TexasPediRN replied to dental hygiene or rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As for shift work, RN's dont normally work a 4 hour shift- its mostly 8 or 12 hours. There are many different nursing job's out there that require different hours, or allow you to choose your...

  14. Help!! Took the Nclex and freaking out!

    TexasPediRN replied to lela186's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One word for you- BREATHE! Most likely results will not show up on a weekend, so you'll need to wait until monday. Also, it can take longer then 2 days. Dont think that just because you name didnt...

  15. Can someone proofread my resume?

    TexasPediRN replied to lccougar02's topic in Nursing Career

    I would recommend going to your schools writing center, if they have one, or to an English professor and ask them to proofread, as this is what their job deals with. My college also had a center that...

  16. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok..so this has been bothering me a lot, but yesterday I had an encounter with a PT and now this is starting to get to me. Just a little rant..and I'd like to know if anyone else feels this way and...

  17. New Grads in Houston area NICUs

    TexasPediRN replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas Childrens and Hermann Childrens will only take new grads in January and in June, when they start their orientation process. I do know Hermann only took 3 into the NICU starting in January, and...

  18. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Grad High school at 18, went straight to college for 4 years, graduated with My RN, BSN. It was worth it for me

  19. Length of orientation for new nurse?

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

    If i'm reading your post correctly, you have already worked on this floor and now you will be working on the same floor as a nurse? If so , I can understand the shorter orientation-to a point. A lot...

  20. Need to interview adolescent nurse...please help

    TexasPediRN replied to AprylLPN's topic in Pediatric

    ok.. I agree with farmgrrlRN on a lot of these.. Question 1: Nomcompliance. Teens then to think they are invinsible, and that nothing applies to them, or that it wont happen to them. Teens are also...

  21. Need to interview adolescent nurse...please help

    TexasPediRN replied to AprylLPN's topic in Pediatric

    Since I dont know your questions, I dont know if I'll be able to help. If you post them I can try! You can PM me with them if you'd like.

  22. Jury duty??

    TexasPediRN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've gotten out of in in Pennsylvania. It was scheduled for like, 2 weeks before finals began. Returned their post card saying I was a nursing student and was scheduled for tests that week, as I was....

  23. Anyone ever pass out at work....I just did :'(

    TexasPediRN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I've yet to pass out at work, but I've passed out in high school (Right on my french teacher who was concerned about me and brought me to the nurses herself! I never made it there before hitting the...

  24. Ear tubes in 17 month old

    TexasPediRN replied to sahmof2's topic in Pediatric

    Ok, I'm going to take completely different spin on this. I am the one with tubes in my ears. I got a set at 17 months, and another set when i was 21years old- which are still present. Trust me when...

  25. Nervous about med calculations!!

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

    We all have to start somewhere with med calcs, and I know I started off being so nervous and not understanding med calcs at all!! Heres what I recommend- Springhouse makes a book Called Dosage...