hardworkinmama

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1. A Headache is not an emergency

   hardworkinmama replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

   And this is why I hate triaging a headache. No neuro deficits, but 'worst headache of my life' or crying & being super dramatic could absolutely be life threatening. Or it could just be a headache.

2. Studying for CEN

   hardworkinmama replied to dee789's topic in Emergency

   I passed in January of this year using Boswell's videos, ENA book, & Sheehy's for clarification/boning up on what I scored poorly on. Good luck!

3. Triage times (under 3 minutes)

   hardworkinmama replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

   I am one of those slow triagers. I don't mean to be, but I'm always second guessing my plan for the patient. I'm worried that I'm going to put someone in the WR that should have gone back or vice versa. Unfortunately with our pt volume, WR times are ...

4. Uta rn-bsn nursing research 4325

   hardworkinmama replied to sallyko's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Oh my this class is killing me! I'm reading things & I think I understand it then turn in an assignment only to receive 70's! I've had all A's so far in this program. I'll be lucky to pass this time. :-(

5. Parkland Feb 2014 residencies/internships

   hardworkinmama replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas

6. Being the mom and the nurse you want to be.....

   hardworkinmama replied to leighgwin's topic in General Nursing

   That was always my concern. Especially if you work 2 or 3 shifts in a row. I don't know that I'd be in a functional state. I'm interested to hear how these nurses do it! I understand when the kids go to school, but what about little ones?

7. Being the mom and the nurse you want to be.....

   hardworkinmama replied to leighgwin's topic in General Nursing

   I think it's possible to find the balance, but not necessarily easy. I've just started my career as an RN with a 7 year old & almost 2 year old. It is hard working 3 12 hour shifts each week, because I don't really see the kids those days. On the...

8. Humor me

   hardworkinmama replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

   If I'm understanding it correctly, diverticulosis is the presence of 'pockets' while diverticulitis is inflammation of the 'pockets.' So if you said -otis once would maybe expect pt to present with pain, fever, or other s/sx of inflammation versus ju...

9. What's the best book bag for Nursing School?

   hardworkinmama replied to studentnurse92's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Backpack on wheels. Just makes it easier

10. Acne from being at the hospital???

    hardworkinmama replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

11. How do YOU use Sheehy's Manual?

    hardworkinmama replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Emergency

    No not an ENA program. I'm in my hospital's critical care residency. Ok, I'll just plan to refer to it in that way. Thanks!

12. How do YOU use Sheehy's Manual?

    hardworkinmama posted a topic in Emergency

    I see this book recommended often & I've had it for months now. I'm just not sure how to use it best. I tried reading it like a book but that didn't really work for me. I'm halfway through residency now, but I'd love to hear how other nurses util...

13. How do you eat healthy and stay fit on 12s?

    hardworkinmama replied to m0lasses's topic in New Nurse

    I try not to ever buy food. It's expensive to do that! I make big batches of hummus & freeze it in small portions, eat lots of salads, basically just stick with whole foods (not processed, or barely processed). I wouldn't work out on days I work,...

14. starting residency in 3 weeks, should I postpone BSN classes?

    hardworkinmama replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Emergency

    How cool! I'm so nervous & excited! Maybe I'll see you around :-)

15. starting residency in 3 weeks, should I postpone BSN classes?

    hardworkinmama replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for sharing! I have a few weeks of residency before the enrollment deadline for fall, so maybe I'll see how it feels. :-)