BusyNurseBusyMama,RN

BusyNurseBusyMama,RN specializes in Private duty homecare.

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1. Funny things lay-people say...

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   When my mother was in the hospital after a TIA, I overheard my sister tell a friend on the phone that our mother had a TMI. I asked her if she really just told that person that our mother had a "too much information"???

2. Has anyone ever put down your career choice?

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

   Oh boy, I'm having deja vu! 20 years ago, best friend, same comment. I was in nursing school, she was in dental school. Fastforward 20 years, I am infinitely happier with my career choice and love my job. Her? Not so much, but we are still best ...

3. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Humor

   My patient's urologist is Dr. Peters!

4. What is a REAL Nurse?????

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

   If the position requires "RN" after your name, it's a real nursing job. I do private duty nursing care for one patient, ONE PATIENT! Can you imagine the things I hear???

5. Totally Gross! Had to share...

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to Bumashes's topic in Relations

   I was just thinking "Gee, I miss bedside nursing"........but now I don't anymore! Kinda makes me appreciate my private duty homecare job............!

6. If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Food for thought from my personal experience. I will always experience some level of regret not going straight for my BSN in the first place. I was young, engaged to be married, and had no money; the ADN program fit in perfect with my life at the t...

7. Starting to doubt nursing....

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to thongvo89's topic in New Nurse

   I think the before-mentioned suggestion that you shadow a nurse is an excellent one, not sure who would allow that though. However, it may be the best way for you to get a feel if this career is right for you. I recently did a clinical rotation as ...

8. How to ask for a pay raise???

   BusyNurseBusyMama,RN replied to Kspice's topic in New Nurse

   Sweetie, read all of the wonderful advice offered to you and then run screaming to the phone!!! It's a good offer as is; take it and then be thankful.........