TexasPediRN

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  1. Do CNA's know what they are supposed to do or...

    TexasPediRN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    There are certain things that are expected of CNA's - vital signs, baths, etc. However, I like when the CNAs meet with me each morning and we discuss what I need done, etc. This is when I can tell...

  2. Blended pediatric/med/surg adult units?

    TexasPediRN replied to withasmilelpn's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA (and my first RN job) I worked on a blended pedi/med surg floor. This hospital too, was a small community hospital, and although it was a level 1 trauma center, we were not equipped...

  3. I feel isolated and left out

    TexasPediRN replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Houston and we have a large speaking Spanish population I speak very little Spanish, enough to say hello and see if the patient is having any pain. Most of my aides/secretaries are spanish...

  4. Car seat challenge

    TexasPediRN replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You get much credit for handling that situation :) I probably would have gotten written up for being mean.. But still..how do you confuse the two? Oi

  5. Car seat challenge

    TexasPediRN replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok, If that happened to me I dont know that I would have been able to contain myself. "Are you *$%*# kidding me??' is what would have come out of my mouth.. And then a phone call to social work.. How...

  6. Scrubs

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

    Oh boy.. I do pedi, so I've got about 6 pedi friendly tops.. (not including holiday tops- 4 christmas, 2 halloween, etc) 6 plain colored tops.. 4 pairs of navy blue pants (new job requires only navy...

  7. Meal and Potty Breaks

    TexasPediRN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think I've ever not peed when I had to, or not taken a lunch break b/c it was too busy. That being said- there are times that I will eat at the desk. If Im hungry, and I've got no relief b/c...

  8. Do people audit your nursing notes at your workplace?

    TexasPediRN replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have to get going to work now, but I just saw this thread and wanted to respond with one thing. I used to work home health, as a clinical care coordinator (I worked in the office). I routinely...

  9. I do not feel like a nurse

    TexasPediRN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I left home care for this reason ( I was tired of babysitting!!) However, I always got involved with activities, therapies, etc - mainly because I like to do it, and otherwise I'd be bored. Now, I've...

  10. Houston relocation

    TexasPediRN replied to airforcenursewannabe's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved from PA to TX 2 years ago--- The pay is much higher in Texas. At, least, with all of my experiences so

  11. Recently graduated, failed test, can't find a job

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

    No such thing as a HESI in NJ or PA. In fact, I never heard of such a thing until I moved to Texas.. However, a lot of schools were beginning to use ERI testing - and in my school, you had to pass...

  12. Recently graduated, failed test, can't find a job

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

    No hospital can hire a nurse without having the nurse first pass their boards. However, you may be able to find a job as a CNA so that you can work in the hospital before you are able to retake and...

  13. Gay nurses?

    TexasPediRN replied to aedis_aegypti's topic in Men in Nursing

    The same as it would to be cared for by any nurse.

  14. Holter monitor

    TexasPediRN replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    I wore a holter while working as a nurses aide. It didnt interfere with my work, and nobody even noticed it. I did take it out of the little 'purse pouch' and just clip it to my pants. I think its...

  15. Does being a CNA really help if you want to become a nurse?

    TexasPediRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually insulted by this post, and I dont think you are taking it in the context that I was typing it in. I wasnt making a statement that time was everything. If you read the sentence before the...

  16. I made med error, what now?

    TexasPediRN replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch. I too, just last week, made a med error b/c of pharmacy. It was insulin, and the pharmacist put in 9 units instead of say, 5. The patient would have had 2 units for sliding scale for the AM...

  17. Elbow Splints, Restraints?

    TexasPediRN replied to GatorRN21's topic in Pediatric

    We do document them as restraints. Even though they are used to hold IV's in place, or prevent drains/tubes from being pulled, its considered a restraint. I dont know if we have a policy on it, but I...

  18. didcharge nsg note

    TexasPediRN replied to fatdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    My generic d/c note looks something like the following: (I work Pedi) "Patient and family ready for discharge per MD orders. IV DC'd and bandage applied. D/c instructions reviewed with family,...

  19. How much per semester did you nursing school cost?

    TexasPediRN replied to 5860TomCat's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I went to College Misericordia, in Dallas, PA (Right outside of Scranton/Wilkesbarre) School prices are just crazy lately- cant hardly wait till I have children and have to send

  20. Does being a CNA really help if you want to become a nurse?

    TexasPediRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, you are completely wrong... Let me try to explain a few things and clear up some misconceptions that you have.. A Medical Assistant assists the Doctor. A CNA assists the nurse. I was a Student...

  21. How much per semester did you nursing school cost?

    TexasPediRN replied to 5860TomCat's topic in General Nursing

    BSN program (so 4 years) Total cost for all 8 semesters: 100,000 1 year =25,000 1 semester = 12,500. Private Catholic College in Pennsylvania. I graduated in 2005. Thank God for Scholarships and...

  22. So what do you say?

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Pediatric

    Ali: I would have gone on my day off in a heartbeat to. I did call yesterday, and shes still hanging on. They turned off all monitors and all she has left is a PCA going with basal rate to keep her...

  23. Hershey Med. Center Pay?

    TexasPediRN replied to mummer43's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    21 is comparable for Pennsylvania. You will not find pay of > 25 an hour as a new grad. I graduated in PA. My starting job in Scranton was 18 base pay an hour. My friend worked @ Hershey. I believe...

  24. So what do you say?

    TexasPediRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you. I kept saying that the past 2 days - If I dont take care of her, then who will? Whose going to give her the care she deserves and not avoid her and the family like the plague? Funny thing...

  25. Irritated with myself....

    TexasPediRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure thats it?? I swear it was more... NJ Nursing is right. Dont beat yourself up over it. Sometimes it happens, and sometimes yes, things go bad at change of shift and you leave work for the...