TexasPediRN

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  1. Special Needs Child and Incompetent Parents. (VENT!)

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me start off by saying I LOVE pediatic private duty nursing- but today I'm so frustrated and annoyed with the fact that incompetent people should not be allowed to raise children, let alone...

  2. Special Needs Child and Incompetent Parents. (VENT!)

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice- CYS was already notified in December, before these new issues arose. I spoke with my supervisor today, who said its up to the head supervisor to decide if she wants to make a...

  3. Special Needs Child and Incompetent Parents. (VENT!)

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heres my update: Called my supervisor at 10am this morning, and go figure, they went and got the medication that NIGHT. Apparently a kick in the you know where is enough to make people get in gear....

  4. Special Needs Child and Incompetent Parents. (VENT!)

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    nursemelani: Most of my families are great and I cant complain too much- this one just gets to me so much. I wish they were just a little bit overprotective! that mother your mentioned you had a few...

  5. Taping Report

    TexasPediRN replied to WAstudent's topic in General Students

    Taping- my worst fear.. For one week til I got used to it. If your hospital uses Kardexes- start with that. Pt name, birthday, admission date, diagnosis, allergies, etc. Then you can move onto meds,...

  6. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Suzanne completely. As a new grad, its not worth it. I think even with a longer orientation, you are still a new grad and thats way to much. 47 patients is crazy. Many people (in...

  7. Nursing Bag for the Home Care Nurse

    TexasPediRN replied to cherricka's topic in Home Health

    Have you tried http://www.ebags.com ? They have a Huge Selection of any type of bags you could want.. I dont know what bag to recommend, but I do recommend trying ebags. Good

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

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol- thanks- you really know how to cheer a person up! :) I'm sure I'll enjoy it when I'm 30, but at 22- I dont! Its not that I get offended as much but more annoyed then anything else. I feel...

  9. Pediatric Clinical Rotations

    TexasPediRN replied to KES's topic in General Students

    As someone mentioned, you may not be allowed to do much with this patients, which is true, but- you will still be their nurse and I do think you need to know how to relate to them. (in my previous...

  10. Wish me luck Tomorrow is my big Day

    TexasPediRN replied to Nursie2k6`'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck! Go to bed early, wake up early, and eat a good breakfast :) Leave early to get to the exam site, and dont forget your ID and any other papers you need to bring with you. Dont forget to...

  11. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton anyone?

    TexasPediRN replied to jenna3uc's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    JumpShot: I went to shohola as well for grades 3rd-5th. Then Delaware Valley for the rest of school. I ended up in Texas due to my fiance's job transfer. I dont mind it,but.. I Miss the snow!!!...

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

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to see the looks on someones face, thinkig you were around 12 and then hearing you were a child prodigy. Thats great.. Everyone here has given such great advice-THANK YOU! I think its getting...

  13. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton anyone?

    TexasPediRN replied to jenna3uc's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    JumpShot: I gew up in Milford :) Did you just move there (you mentioned you just got your PA license)? I hope you like Milford- its such a cute town :) Sometimes I miss

  14. Pediatric Clinical Rotations

    TexasPediRN replied to KES's topic in General Students

    My peds clinical was a while ago, but I do work with peds patients so I'll give you my best advice. Speak softly to these children. They are in the hospital, and scared. Medical Terms and kids dont...

  15. inappropriate language/behavior-LONG

    TexasPediRN replied to TypicalFish's topic in General Nursing

    My two cents.. Thats sexual harrassment and its wrong. You need to make a complaint and it should be taken seriously. If the director doesnt take you seriously, then go to the next person up the food...

  16. Minor

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

    While in school I minored in Psychology. We had to take 3 of the 6 classes anyway for nursing, so I picked up the extra 3 classes as my electives. I loved it, I found it very helpful and learned a...

  17. Getting Tx nursing license

    TexasPediRN replied to CJLESNER's topic in Texas Nursing

    My temp license took 2 weeks, and I applied back in early september. My permanent license however, I just received about 2 weeks ago. (My temp license expired today). I was listed online as a RN...

  18. Avoiding certain words in questions

    TexasPediRN replied to 2005grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure which words that you should avoid- but I would be very careful with words like always or never. These are almost 'absolute' words- they only lead you one way- something that is true 100%...

  19. Whadja Get For Xmas From Hubbie?

    TexasPediRN replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol..I'm so glad I'm not the only one who gets lost in Houston. I've lived here since September and have no clue where I'm driving through most of the time. At least I can get to work, walmart, and...

  20. Simple Que. !!

    TexasPediRN replied to Nursing.is.an.ART's topic in Home Health

    I have days where I work 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts with certain patients. I choose my days and shifts that I work, another reason why home health is good :) I would have to guess if you do a google...

  21. Simple Que. !!

    TexasPediRN replied to Nursing.is.an.ART's topic in Home Health

    There are different types of home health nursing you can go into. I do know you can travel between different homes each day, but with my job I am at only one home a day. (I Also do Peds home health so...

  22. Jobs that accommodate school...gotta eat!

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

    Most hospitals are very accomodating to nurses aides or CNA's and personally, I think a hospital job is the best way to go while in nursing school. Most hospitals will hire you as a student nurse aide...

  23. first day out of oritentation

    TexasPediRN replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just remember that even though you are off of orientation, you are still learning. Dont be afraid to ask questions if you dont know something, or to get help if you need it. Dont ever do something...

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

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    To defend my original post, I'm not trying to say I am an expert in nursing, because I am far from that. The post is more meant to see if others take younger nurses seriously, rather then to state...

  25. For a Christmas present to the staff

    TexasPediRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh most definently!!!! Thats a great