TexasPediRN

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  1. MSN at the bedside

    TexasPediRN replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Thats exactly what I plan on doing.. I've had my RN for 3 years come May. I have applied for grad school (masters in nursing education) for the upcoming fall semester. I have no desire to leave the...

  2. Drug Calc. on the Job

    TexasPediRN replied to Beachgirl1212's topic in General Nursing

    1000000% agreed! I had to give stat Ativan the other day to a seizing baby. Order was 0.7mg. Drug was 2mg/1ml. Almost overlooked the 2mg/1ml. In rushing, I almost gave extra. So, nothing is that...

  3. I Dislocated My Kidney I Can't Poop

    TexasPediRN replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG thats great.. I too needed a laugh after last night and this morning... Thats too

  4. I have submitted the grad school application!!!!

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wooho!!!!! The grad school application for my Masters in Nursing Education has been submitted!!!! I have been putting it off forever - I took my MAT's last week, and just submitted the application a...

  5. I have submitted the grad school application!!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks everyone!! The big congrats should come though if they decide to let me in!! I'm so nervous.. It was def. a step in the right direction - but it was very nervewracking! Heres to hopefully...

  6. Texas - LVNs not allowed to give blood???

    TexasPediRN replied to texaschic888's topic in Texas Nursing

    I dont know where it can be found, but to my knowledge an LPN cannot begin the transfusion, but may monitor the patient during(along with the RN) and DC the transfusion. Someone feel free to chime in...

  7. Unprofessional conduct

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

    That would be a nice write up to the manager, incident report - and someone better send that family an 'im sorry' note. (at the very least!!!) His behavior was in no way acceptable, whether or not he...

  8. Skechers or New Balance

    TexasPediRN replied to rkrs6673's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Easy Spirits :) But I guess that doesnt help you, does

  9. Sick To My Stomach

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

    Nope.. A question is a question is a question.. To you the last question may be easy - to others it may be hard.. Its all

  10. Is it True?

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

    Think of it this way: You want your nurse to be well educated and not just pass a test. Select all that applys are meant to encourage critical thinking and prioritization - you want a nurse who knows...

  11. Sick To My Stomach

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

    A few things: 1. Nobody feels like they passed boards. 2. The number of questions you get does not determine whether you pass or fail. 3. Whether or not you answer the last question right or wrong...

  12. In Case you didn't HEAR IT TODAY....

    TexasPediRN replied to Michellebr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for saying that!!! :) Have a great

  13. Anyone take the MAT lately?

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anybody taken the MAT (Miller Analogy Test) lately? Mine is scheduled for next Monday, after which I'll be applying to grad school for my Masters in Nursing Education. Both schools are completely...

  14. Quick question IVs

    TexasPediRN replied to inspiron_series's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The "lock" itself is the same thing, the peice of IV tubing that stays in the persons vein even if the person is not receiving fluids at that present moment. As for heparin lock, you would flush with...

  15. Back Pain

    TexasPediRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    The chiropractor is my best friend :) Otherwise, I end up with numbness and tingling in my shoulders on a routine basis..and lower back pain, and an all around discomfort which can put me to tears at...

  16. 12 hours vs 8 hours shifts

    TexasPediRN replied to evil03midget's topic in General Nursing

    I burned myself out over the last 2 weeks working so much. From a Sun-Sun I worked Sunday 7a-7p (was on call and got called in for the whole shift) Monday 7-7 Tues- 7-1 (my PRN job) Off Wed Thurs 7-7...

  17. got my first nursing job!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: :ancong!:

  18. NICU nurses floating to PICU

    TexasPediRN replied to bubbly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we're having slightly the same issue at our hospital right now. our picu is severly short staffed, and therefore the pedi special care unit is required to float back to picu. --- however, you should...

  19. Interview Assignment for School

    TexasPediRN replied to bonjol's topic in General Nursing

    i could type you 10 pages of a typical day. but lets break it down this way: assess, chart, meds, chart, treatments, dressing changes, chart, meds, restart iv's, hang new iv bags, pre-op, ambulate,...

  20. So proud of my student nurse today!!!

    TexasPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just so proud of my student nurse today that I had to share. We heard some commotion in a unit right by us, and the inevitable 'call a code!!!" My student ran in there with me and did chest...

  21. So proud of my student nurse today!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    You'd do fine. You know that adrenaline rush everyone says happens during a code? Its true. You stop thinking and analyzing and just do it. I analyze afterwards, and for the life of me - I cannot...

  22. So proud of my student nurse today!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just hate hearing the 'no positive reinforcement' line. It bothers me greatly... I love teaching (guess that would be why im going my my MSN in Education in the fall, hopefully!) I think it all...

  23. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    TexasPediRN replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    We had a 14 year old male not to long ago with pheocromocytomia. Was very interesting - especially the part where MD told mom "we're very excited about this diagnosis - its very rare" This as they are...

  24. What would you say?

    TexasPediRN replied to Cuddlebugs's topic in General Nursing

    My friends son wears one.. But hes only 1 and a hemophiliac so it is def. for safety! Otherwise, I'd say she was overprotective!! I'm still here - and I did crazy things as a kid - we climbs trees...

  25. Just got back from taking the test.

    TexasPediRN replied to Bonny619's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bonnie: I walked out of NCLEX in May 2005 after 50 minutes and 75 questions. I too, thought it wasnt bad. In fact, dare I say, I thought it was kind of easy? I passed. :) Best of