rdnkmom01

rdnkmom01 has 5 years experience.

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1. Totally Frustrated

   rdnkmom01 replied to studentRob's topic in Disabilities

   RUN!!!!!!!! I AM.

2. Totally Frustrated

   rdnkmom01 replied to studentRob's topic in Disabilities

   every single day. I am not only a nurse at a icf facility i am also one of the house managers. Been only about a month in the HM position. Needless to say part of my nursing has suffered which i brought to our area supervisors attention yesterday....

3. Inaccurate Vital Signs- no one cares

   rdnkmom01 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

   I've always had my own equipment. BP cuff, stethescope, thermometer. I don't use the wrist bp monitors either. they are not always accurate. it helps keep the bs down to a minimum, especially when there is an emergency. I would definately report ...

4. So smart they are dumb?

   rdnkmom01 replied to Uniquemoi04's topic in General Nursing

   LMAO...I agree:lol2:

5. For those who have worked as EMT's...

   rdnkmom01 replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric

   The way I see it is this....you know what they say about opinions...lol I've been a LTC nurse and Nurse aide and am also an EMT. Luckily, I haven't run into an EMT who thinks this..that I know of.

6. two residents kissing

   rdnkmom01 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric

   In my experience if one is confused and the other isn't, then I have explained to the one who isn't confused that it could be considered inappropriate behavior. Also, I have had talks with the families to get their take. This is just based on my ow...

7. In your experience have you seen this happen?

   rdnkmom01 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric

   A bruise due to a cath? I don't think so. I have done many cath's and have never left a bruise; nor has anyone else I know. Like the previous post said...trust your gut. Something's not right.

8. Where are there jobs in Texas?

   rdnkmom01 replied to newgrad82's topic in Texas

   There's jobs available all over East Texas. I'm having to decide between 4 places right now. And that's just for LVN.

9. applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

   rdnkmom01 replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas

   I went to NTCC in Mt. Pleasant. We didn't have a test to take to get in. I had all of my RN prereqs done when applying for the LVN class. I was blessed and got in on the first try. They are an EXCELLENT school. 100% pass rate on NCLEX as far as I...