RNmomof3boys

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1. How did you handle your first patient dying?

   RNmomof3boys replied to rubato's topic in Relations

   I worked at a LTC facility as a CNA and that is where I first experienced death of a patient. It was my first week of work. And that particular one was not hard but there were several after that that were very difficult. I remember one in particular ...

2. Can I be a full time MOM and full time RN???

   RNmomof3boys replied to shalomlove's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats!!! That is awesome (for the baby and upcoming graduation)!!! Absolutely! I work 3 12-hour shifts a week and still spend a lot of time with my boys. I actually love going to work for a while. I work nights and am now trying not to work 3 12's...

3. Frontier FNP class 112 anyone?

   RNmomof3boys replied to Hoping4RNin2010's topic in NP Students

   I just applied for 113. But I have seen other threads about 110 and 112. Good luck!

4. CWHNP Frontier Class 113

   RNmomof3boys posted a topic in NP Students

   I sent my app in this week. Anybody else? Anybody else as incredibly nervous (and now some what doubting myself) as I am? I would love to be able to chat with some other peeps about the wait. Also, quick question... On my app I put full time but I wo...

5. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

   RNmomof3boys replied to ms_sheesh's topic in NP Students

   Hey guys! This week I sent my application in for CWHNP class 113. On my app I put full time (I need to work full time the first year I go to school) and have three boys and a husband. The more I think about this the more I am questioning full time vs...

6. Soo....I got into NP school !!!

   RNmomof3boys replied to Az_RN_BSN's topic in NP Students

   Congrats! Good luck!!!

7. What is your nurse-patient ratio?

   RNmomof3boys replied to Starfish, RN's topic in Med-Surg

   I work on a women's/cf med surg unit and usually 1:4 on nights (rarely 5 pts). Love my floor! :)

8. PICC Line with TPN going, How to give Benadryl IV?

   RNmomof3boys replied to eleuter's topic in Med-Surg

   If there is only a single lumen picc I pause the ton do 2-3 flushes, the med(s) and then 2-3 more flushes. If there are lipids running I do not put anything in the line without checking with our pharmacists. Hope this helps!!!:)

9. Is 7 the new 5?

   RNmomof3boys replied to Capco56's topic in Med-Surg

   Also, my hospital is a magnet hospital three times certified and working on getting the 4th in the next 2-3 years. You'd think since magnet is about nurses they wouldn't certify if the nurses were that unhappy with that many patients. Am I incorrect ...

10. Is 7 the new 5?

    RNmomof3boys replied to Capco56's topic in Med-Surg

    Wow! I shouldn't complain when I get 5 pts!!! We normally have 4 patients and when it's crazy 5. Most of our floors at my hospital do 4 pts at night and 4-5 during the day. I do not envy any of you that have 5-8 patients. That's crazy and unsafe!

11. Anyone apply for the Frontier Nursing University 112 class for Spring 2013??

    RNmomof3boys replied to LPaigeRN's topic in Online Learning

    I just applied for class 113! Applications have to be in by the end of January. Clinical Bound isn't until mid May... it's going to be a long wait! Good luck to all of you!!!