nursemommy1971

nursemommy1971 specializes in Burn ICU.

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1. Banning Crocs?

   nursemommy1971 replied to styRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Our hospital does not ban Crocs, but my sister is a human resource manager of a hospital, and they ban the crocs with holes. I personally wear my Danskos and leave them in the locker room at the end of the day. Lawd, Lawd, I didn't even think about m...

2. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

   nursemommy1971 replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

   Then when you say stuff like that it makes the whole situation worse, becasue the family knows you don't mean it. I think the powers that script it should test run it first.

3. Career vs family

   nursemommy1971 replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

   P.S. I, by the way, am a lousy stay at home Mom, so no, I don't think it is wrong to seek career fulfillment. However, that being said, the kids do grow up fast. If you can stick with your more flexible job a few more years, it may be worth it.--H

4. Career vs family

   nursemommy1971 replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

   There are a couple of girls that work PRN on our unit. My kids are in school now, so the three 12 hour shifts works for me. I have found my cake and can eat it too. Nursing is a wide open field. Good luck.

5. New Grad Needs Career Advie Please!

   nursemommy1971 replied to winter99camp's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe there is such a nursing shortage because so many places eat their young. I have gone to work in a teaching hospital, and it is such a good environment to be a new nurse. You should get 12 weeks of orientation. In addition I have spent two weeks...

6. any advice on shoes?

   nursemommy1971 replied to graciev's topic in General Nursing

   I love my Dansko's NOW, but it takes about three weeks to break them in. Wear them LOTS before you wear them to work. I also like my running shoes with the Dr. Schols inserts.

7. Need advice on leaving nursing!

   nursemommy1971 replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse, but 5 years ago I felt the same way about teaching. I didn't even need to finish your email because I probably said the same things. I stuck it out for 8 years and was miserable most of it. You don't have to stay a nurse. It is o.k....

8. Need advice on leaving nursing!

   nursemommy1971 replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse, but 5 years ago I felt the same way about teaching. I didn't even need to finish your email because I probably said the same things. I stuck it out for 8 years and was miserable most of it. You don't have to stay a nurse. It is o.k....

9. older "new nurses"

   nursemommy1971 replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

   I think it depends on your work environment and how much you let roll off your back. I have a wonderful preceptor, but there are nurses on my unit that are on a power trip. I mostly ignore them. I do think that being older I one, don't get as much cr...

10. My preceptor gets frustrated with me.

    nursemommy1971 replied to Zumz's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are having preceptor trouble. Stick to your guns. If you have doubts about the medications, contact the pharmacy. I am a new nurse in orentation myself. I do have an awesome preceptor, and I am still feeling a bit overwhelmed. Hang in ...