Medsurg Mama

Medsurg Mama has 10 years experience.

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1. GPA from a long time ago....Eeeck

   Medsurg Mama replied to RachelLee's topic in NP Students

   My advice would be to make an appointment with the academic adviser in the nursing department where you plan to obtain your degree. They will be able to give you specific advice and develop a plan of action for how you need to proceed. I wish you th...

2. Morphine doses while dying?

   Medsurg Mama posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know in hospice that patients are able to receive quite a bit of morphine during the dying process, but what is the normal dose at the care facility where you work? My hospital had a recent pt that was dying d/t hem. stroke and was already passing...

3. Above and Beyond Scope

   Medsurg Mama replied to gingersdad's topic in Safety

   While I am happy that so many of the staff quickly attended to this situation, I am also horrified by the actions of Cna #2, she may have been quick to respond to a low bs, but as a cna she has not been trained to assess the patient. She should repor...

4. What you get for nurses week

   Medsurg Mama replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   What did I get for nurses week? A brand new hospital logo coffee mug and badge holder, you can never have too many I guess. Also our hospital renamed nurses week to "Healthcare Team Week" so no one would feel too special

5. Calling all IUPUC students

   Medsurg Mama replied to swater's topic in Indiana

   I attended the Lpn to Asn transition and graduated in 2006 @ IUPUC. I really loved it! I did the full time option and was able to manage working full time, being married and having two young children. As long as you have a good GPA you shouldn't have...