MnemonicMonkey

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1. studying for CMSRN exam

   MnemonicMonkey replied to Nurse Lori's topic in Med-Surg

   If this puts it in perspective for you: I had 2.5 years on a surgical- trauma floor, a bit over-committed, and don't always check my calendar like I should. As we're going to bed one night I made a comment to my wife that I really need to start revie...

2. More RN to EMT and Paramedic questions

   MnemonicMonkey replied to GeorgiaBoy61's topic in Flight

   This is an old thread, but to address this logic, it's not going backwards. There may be pay differences, but EMT's have a very different scope of practice than RN's do (and get to sit around the station and actually relax or sleep on occasion). I h...

3. New Grad interested in Trauma

   MnemonicMonkey replied to BlueSunRise's topic in Critical

   I got hired at a Level I trauma center on the trauma med-surg floor as a new grad. It's honestly been a great place to start, and a good place to learn to organize, prioritize, and multitask naturally... the stuff you can't learn from a book. The pa...

4. New Grad Pay Rates

   MnemonicMonkey replied to ctunurse's topic in Indiana

   So you know, this thread, seemingly like all the IN salary threads, is ancient. The particular question you were replying to is over 4 years old. A mod should really close these threads.

5. I'm scared and I need your support

   MnemonicMonkey replied to gigi45's topic in Louisiana

   I had a hard time getting into nursing school with my GPA, but after three applications, got in. I'm like you and always go to the "but what if..." in a question. I learned quickly that the best remedy was to know the material so well that the choice...

6. New grad In ED

   MnemonicMonkey replied to nursejess12's topic in Emergency

   From what I've heard from a friend that just transferred to our ED and started in the annex, brush up on your pelvic exams. She says at least half of her patients get one. Also practice keeping a straight face when an MD pulls an object out of an ori...

7. Help- Moving to private rooms! Need advice!

   MnemonicMonkey replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU

   My wife is a NICU nurse that went through this a few years ago, and I do recall her dreading having separate patients everywhere for all the reasons listed above, but now likes it despite "days where we have our running shoes on." The rooms are quiet...

8. In need of a serious butt whoopin I am.

   MnemonicMonkey replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

   What you've said right here is precisely what should have gone in the evidence portion of your "exceeds expectations" ratings. I'm 8 months on the job now, and just had to do my performance review too. Like you, I don't have the clinical judgement of...

9. Wiping off IV ports

   MnemonicMonkey replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   One of my patients recently had bacteremia that was suspected to be from a PIV. You should always scrub every port- you're washing that bacteria straight into their bloodstream! I do the same thing. You have to flush anyway, why not put that nice ...

10. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    MnemonicMonkey replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I'll add one no one else has mentioned yet that I found here. Shoes for Crews makes non-slip shoes mostly for the restaurant industry, so not only are they nice when things get spilled/vomited/... you know... they're comfortable for a 12 hour shift a...

11. Any Accelerated BSN at IUPUI Fall applicants?

    MnemonicMonkey replied to jennimarie79's topic in Indiana

    LOL. I'm working on my resume and was trying to figure out the official title for the Clarian scholarship and googled it... The first result I got was this thread-- from Jenni and Anna! And to think, when this thread started, I was still on the waiti...

12. New Graduate...Moving to Indianapolis

    MnemonicMonkey replied to Nicole S RN's topic in New Nurse

    I have a scholarship with IU Health, and they have jobs listed online here. They're the big name in town that everyone loves to hate, but if you get hit by a bus, you'll be glad you're there (though if GSW, then Wishard). I've done my last few clinic...

13. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    MnemonicMonkey replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, nurses save lives, but let's not get carried away. Caring for patients is a team effort. It takes EMT's, Paramedics, records personnel, techs, nurses, physicians, surgeons, RT, PT, imaging, dietary... we all have our part to play. Ideally, we al...

14. Can I lose my license for being nude on internet?

    MnemonicMonkey replied to climbs's topic in Pennsylvania

    but to the situation at hand... this clearly applies only to criminal offenses (i.e. prostitution) of which the licensee was charged with. so, even if someone found it and took it before the nursing board, they wouldn't have a case, as nude modelin...

15. He doesn't want her to work. Is it fair?

    MnemonicMonkey replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    And what if he's a great guy that wants to spend more time with his new bride? The OP doesn't tell us anything about the guy's personality. Does he try to control who she's with? Is this a one sided discussion? Does he have a history of abuse? W...