3 kids mom

3 kids mom specializes in med surg, er.

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1. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

   3 kids mom replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Med-Surg

   I hate 12's . I am over 50 and we just started doing 12s on our weekends. The only good thing is we have to work a weekend only every 4th. I usually work 3-11 and love that shift. if we had to do 12 it is a lot easier for our PM crew to do 3-3 but th...

2. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

   3 kids mom replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Med-Surg

   I hate 12's . I am over 50 and we just started doing 12s on our weekends. The only good thing is we have to work a weekend only every 4th. I usually work 3-11 and love that shift. if we had to do 12 it is a lot easier for our PM crew to do 3-3 but t...

3. pt falls

   3 kids mom posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I know this has probably been discussed ad nausem but I am new to this site. What does your facility have in place to prevent pt falls? What kind of screening tools q shift or on admission. We have been suuccessfull where I work but it is time to re...

4. Med Surg Certification

   3 kids mom replied to suni's topic in Med-Surg

   Hi Suni, Don't over study. I don't generally do well on test. I went in to the exam tired after attending a 3 day conference and getting flight delays home. Then had to get up real early and drive 2 hours for the exam. Just relax and think the questi...

5. Med Surg Certification

   3 kids mom replied to suni's topic in Med-Surg

   Hi 3months! I took the exam 4 years ago and at that time you had to have at least 2 years experience . Are you going to take it through AMSN (Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses)? Am glad you are thinking about certification. Wish I had done it soon...