Mollypita

Mollypita

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Mollypita has 16 years experience.


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  1. Don't do the physicians work!

    I work Med/Surg and I agree with much of this. I understand the need for occasional verbal orders in ER or ICU, but as the OP suggests, they are often given on my floor as the MD is running out the door, to save time. I would also add that administ...
  2. What an amazing woman!!
  3. Relocation

    I live in the southwest of Las Vegas and we love it (moved here in August). I work in home health per diem (private duty) with Maxim Healthcare, and they are often hiring. You can apply online, though I don't know if they give telephone interviews....
  4. Food Insecurity and Child Malnutrition in the United States

    In most places there are food banks and churches willing to help, if families don't qualify for food stamps. But most of them should, if they're really low income (although the program is getting cut all the time). I guess I have a slightly cynical...
  5. How much is too much when you catheterize

    I had vague memories of hearing this too, that 1000 ml out was the max. But then last year we had a patient who had severe retention, and a urologist finally managed to catheterize him. He drained over 6000 ml!!! I was truly amazed. So, I think i...
  6. Passed cpne at grady!

    Awesome!! I did it in 2007 and was so mentally and physically exhausted I really couldn't appreciate my victory for days... but it's worth it!! Prepare for the boards, but know that they are "just another test" after surviving CPNE!!!!!
  7. Sad situation. I was one of the last Excelsior grads licensed in Maryland in 2008. I recommend the program regardless of what certain BON's think. Although future students certainly need to consider their other options, if Excelsior seems the best...
  8. Oh my, thinking of that CPNE six years ago still gives me chills... I was so horribly stressed I felt like I was in the twilight zone. And everything that could go wrong did- I locked my keys in the car the first day and had to call roadside assista...
  9. Transfer of Excelsior credits to BSN program

    I've noticed that too, and finally decided to just stick with Excelsior for my BSN to avoid the problem. I'm not far into the program, so I'd be curious what others have to say.
  10. Why is CA BRN too picky?

    Angela, I'm wondering if you've found any further information on this. I am an Excelsior grad working in Maryland, and I now have 3 years experience in Med-Surg/Oncology. I'm possibly getting married and moving to CA later this year, but I'm scared...
  11. Hourly rounding signoff sheet

    I feel your pain!! They are so absurd... not to mention the script about "excellent care" that was supposed to go with them (which we've all basically ignored at my hospital). Frankly, I think it's insulting to us and the patients too. Does admini...
  12. I already did, and have no regrets. However, I had experience working night shift, so the staying awake part wasn't a problem like it is for some people. Why make less for the same number of hours?!?!
  13. Taking a break from Nursing

    Schmoo, not sure if you've tried private duty but if not, consider it. I did it for years and the money made is significantly lower than in a facility, but so is the stress! If you find the right case, it's almost like hanging out with friends and ...
  14. So sick of this attitude....

    A little off topic again, but it saddens me so much that things are still this way in the south. One of the main reasons I would never live there, no offense to you southerners. I'm so glad you speak up when you hear ignorant comments, Angelfire, e...
  15. Why would I NOT help? I'm confused.

    Jeez... I cannot imagine a physician cleaning a patient, or anything of the sort!! It must be different in teaching hospitals, but in the small community ones it would not happen!! An NP seems more likely, though we don't deal with many of those. ...