TexasPediRN

TexasPediRN

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  1. Where to find a pink lab coat?

    TexasPediRN replied to LittleCatB's topic in General Nursing

    try any of these sites, or your local med supply store: http://www.allheart.com http://www.lydiasuniforms.com http://www.jasco.com http://www.jcpenneys.com (they have a few) I dont have time to look...

  2. help me!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to dianer0se's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally used NCLEX-RN (also comes in PN) Made Incredibly Easy, and loved it. Its up to you whether or not you attend a live review session. If you think you need it, I would attend one. We had...

  3. ANY AdVICE ABOUT KIDDOS

    TexasPediRN replied to LIZ_RN's topic in Pediatric

    Liz_RN: I'm sure it will work out! I can tell just by your post how much you seem to enjoy kids. :) Just remember patience is key, get down at eye level (nothing is scarier then havng some 5 foot 6...

  4. Peds or Dermatology Nurses...Help please!

    TexasPediRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    It almost sounds like its from the amoxicillin, maybe some type of allergic reaction. I would def. let her MD know and take her in if needed. He/She may want to see it, and probably should see the...

  5. Extra $ for the holidays...

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

    Wow I would 'suffer' through working a holiday for that! What a great incentive! I work home health so the only thing I get to work a holiday is time and a half, which still isnt bad. Wish I got...

  6. ANY AdVICE ABOUT KIDDOS

    TexasPediRN replied to LIZ_RN's topic in Pediatric

    The main thing to realize is that sometimes, you have to hurt kids Its sad, I know, but its the only way to make them feel better. If you do love kids though you should be fine. I do- I cant stand...

  7. Fox TV's House

    TexasPediRN replied to ticker-rn's topic in General Nursing

    Lol..I love this show..although I did want to jump through the screen and strangle him when he said "this is why god invented nurses".. maybe we should all write to the producers and tell them that...

  8. Please let me VENT!!

    TexasPediRN replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is "document, document,document!!" "NP informed of pt condition, vitals unstable, twitching, drifting in and out of consciousness, CBC ordered for next day. NP aware of situation" Takes...

  9. How many of you worked while in school?

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

    iwannabeanrn: Good for you that you want to work and get some experience! I highly recommend working while in nursing school, I did it for my last 3 semesters and dont regret a second of it. I do...

  10. all nurses respond

    TexasPediRN replied to nsgst05's topic in General Nursing

    If you had that gut feeling that NICU is where you want to be, they I say follow your heart. If things change later, you can always go somewhere else. I think you can know what kind of field you...

  11. any tips for a new grad RN going into the NICU?

    TexasPediRN replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats on your job in the NICU! I too did a rotation in the NICU and loved it. I bought a book that really helped me: Handbok of Neonatal Intensive Care by Gerald B Merenstein and Sandra L Gardner....

  12. Pennsylvania nursing salaries

    TexasPediRN replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduated and worked in PA for about 3 months before moving.. I had friends who worked in the larger hospitals (Hershey, Allentown, CHOP) and I beleive their rates were around 22ish an hour. I...

  13. ERI Testing

    TexasPediRN replied to Caligirlrn2b's topic in General Students

    Oh the joys of ERI! If they are letting you take ERI's- you should be given a login so that you can go online and take other practice ones. Ask a professor, or better yet the head of your nursing...

  14. ERI Testing

    TexasPediRN replied to Caligirlrn2b's topic in General Students

    Lol..I saw the title to this post and my heart stopped! Figured I was the only one who had to deal with ERI's. Oh the memories that title brought back... http://www.eriworld.net is their website. An...

  15. How do you count an apical hr in infants?

    TexasPediRN replied to bethin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Try soothing the infant while you listen. Talk to the baby but still listen to the heart sounds. Make sure you can see your watch while you are counting. I either put my arm over them so they dont go...

  16. My first job as a nurse on Nov 14!

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

    I've never done computer charting so no tips on that.. just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!!!! New jobs are great, and I think its admirable that you want to learn new skills in the hospital setting instead...

  17. Why do Nurses need to study History

    TexasPediRN replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Western Civ.. brings back memories :) I too had to take it, in fact..I think I had to take 2 semesters of it. I know it doesnt help you much, but the whole reasoning we got (I have my BSN) is that...

  18. Why should we chose you over the other students?

    TexasPediRN replied to LearningRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First of all- good luck with this interview (it sounds like you have one approaching) Tired eyes miss letters! Let me edit my post..sorry about that! CRNA, CNA..close enough :) I think that you should...

  19. STUDENTS: what do you want out of staff nurses? NURSES: vice versa....

    TexasPediRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Puppylove: You will learn a lot in the first year. This is where you will get that hands on that I'm sure you have been desiring, moreso then what you get in clinicals. You'll do fine. The fact that...

  20. Book to learn strips

    TexasPediRN replied to seanymph's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! Hope it helps you! Any book in this series is

  21. Question about Trachs

    TexasPediRN replied to mpbc25's topic in General Nursing

    Thats what we're here for :) Good luck with everything

  22. After Graduation

    TexasPediRN replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    With a BSN you have given yourself the advantage if you would like to become somemore more then just a "regular nurse" as you put it. However, you need to have experience as a floor nurse before you...

  23. Priority Questions

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

    I highly recommend the NCLEX-RN (or PN) made incredibly easy by Springhouse. You can buy these on amazon, half.com, or borders. There is also NCLEX RN 250 New Format Questions. This book helped to...

  24. Am I weird or what?

    TexasPediRN replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NurseyBaby05- I felt the same way,so dont worry! Lots of priority questions, shut off at 75, and i didnt think it was that bad. I too, thought school tests were harder!! I see you are in PA- I took my...

  25. Question about Trachs

    TexasPediRN replied to mpbc25's topic in General Nursing

    Its perfectly fine to 'rinse and reuse' trachs. Just a few items though: Shileys are disposable, Bovina trachs are not (custom made and cost a lot so you clean and reuse) As for the above post just a...