househome

househome has 33 years experience and specializes in ob/gyn, med surg, or, psych (adult).

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1. What is "enough" to call out?

   househome replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I just say I am sick. A lot of illness are contagious in the stage where you just feel phlemmy and kind of sick and have a low grade temperature. Do every one a favor and call out. Does the hospital care? NO, Do your co-workers care? YES!!

2. Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

   househome replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

   I started out doing med-surg. I think it's a good idea, because you do learn the basics and have a good foundation for anything else that you do. I did one year of med-surg because in the early 70's everyone had to. But I was glad that I did. I went ...

3. teaching tools for diabetic foot care

   househome posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hi everyone, I need a teaching tool for diabetics about foot care. Any suggestions? thanks,househome

4. CHEAP online ceu's for certification

   househome replied to househome's topic in Psychiatric

   I ordered it for mail order. Thanks so much

5. Thinking of an incentive program for longevity....help

   househome replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

   I love that. I forgot how much scheduling preferences mean to everyone.

6. CHEAP online ceu's for certification

   househome posted a topic in Psychiatric

   i am looking for a cheap, on line, easy ceu tests for my certification. or an easy on line or by mail. i think my keywords her are cheap, on-line, easy. can anyone help. my certification is for adult mental health nursing. can anyone help? i don't ha...

7. Thinking of an incentive program for longevity....help

   househome replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

   money? ok i know that they will shoot you down for that. how about a small celebration for someone acheiving a certain amout of time, like a cake, coffee, and a plaque or a framed certificate? or letting that person have an exta day off or giving the...

8. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   househome replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to be a history or english teacher. My parents said that I needed a job with a future. (this was 1970, guys) They gave me 500.00 for clothes and in my Junior year of high school my very busy guidence counsler happily got me an early admissio...

9. Failed NCLEX-RN exam, DISCOURAGED TO TAKE AGAIN.

   househome replied to ielin's topic in NCLEX

   I know lots of nurses that have failed that test several times. What they found helpful was that they took refresher courses that are offered, and just learned to relax. No I don't mean that they just decided to relax, but went for professional couns...

10. new nurse, need advice!!!

    househome replied to compassionate_1's topic in Safety

    This brings back memories!! Relax, we all have been there and you will pick up speed and do the job right. It takes a while, but you need to take your time and learn the job. If your manager is supportive go to that person. Talk to others. Trust me,...

11. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    househome replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK,the fact that I always have a job, the fact that I make a difference in someone's life, the people I meet, the things I learn, the fact that I am never bored.