medicmama921

medicmama921 specializes in Home Infusion/IV Therapy & Blood Svcs..

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1. Malpractice Insurance

   medicmama921 replied to NurseMarla's topic in General Nursing

   I have my malpractice insurance through NSO as well...you can go to their website & choose which plan you would like, then you can even pay online if you would like to. Most of the nurses I work with have theirs through NSO as well.

2. Just Venting: PCA with an Attitude!

   medicmama921 replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Relations

   I agree with some of the above posts...it doesn't matter what kind of day you are having; we are all expected to be professional. I take HUGE issue with the amount of people in the healthcare field with no personality! I was a CNA before I became a n...

3. question re: Picc line

   medicmama921 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm guessing you work in a hospital setting? I don't really have much advice for you, but I work in (and love) home infusion. We do weekly dressing changes on PICC lines, & we measure (& chart) the extension amount at each visit. We also meas...

4. need your support and prayers

   medicmama921 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

   You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers as well...may you (& them) have peace about your decision...

5. Nursing Education and the Recession - Tough Economic Times

   medicmama921 replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Wow - that's scary! I'm an LPN in GA & was planning to try to go back in the fall to get my RN. Now I'm afraid I may not be able to get in anywhere, nor get the financial aid to help cover the costs! Thanks for keeping us updated...

6. Financial Aid available for online courses

   medicmama921 replied to medicmama921's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the help...I'll look into all the options...

7. Blood donation and iron levels

   medicmama921 replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

   I used to work for a blood services company as a charge nurse at the blood drives; also, my husband used to be a phlebotomist with them...don't want to bad-mouth them, but I can definitely say their unethical practices were part of the reason both of...

8. Financial Aid available for online courses

   medicmama921 replied to medicmama921's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the reply! I appreciate the advice - I have already taken some core classes years ago that will hopefully count towards my degree; however, I am unsure if the time lapse will impact this & if I will be forced to take them again. Also, ...

9. Financial Aid available for online courses

   medicmama921 replied to medicmama921's topic in General Nursing

   Also, is anyone on here currently getting a nursing (Associate's Degree) online? If so, could you point me in the right direction of a reputable online school that I will not still be paying for while my kids are in college? (They are in elementary s...

10. Financial Aid available for online courses

    medicmama921 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I was just curious to know if anyone could tell me how/where to begin looking for financial aid for online nursing courses? I am currently working as an LPN, and I have 2 children, so I cannot quit my job to go to nursing school full-time to get...

11. Average Salary

    medicmama921 replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    I would say definitely to do it! (Especially if you're going into it for the love of the job & the money is just a bonus). I am an LPN in GA & I only make half of that salary per yr., but I love my job & can't imagine doing anything else ...

12. LPN with questions

    medicmama921 replied to Leah Peah's topic in General Nursing

    This seems ridiculous to me!!! No wonder you feel so overwhelmed! I dare say I don't think your having been out of nursing for 10 yrs. has anything to do with it - anyone would feel this way, in my opinion. My best friend has 26 pts. per day at her f...

13. Is nursing for me?

    medicmama921 replied to mgarrigan78's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you could make a great nurse - we sure could use more of those!

14. Can Aides Pass Meds?

    medicmama921 replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with this practice as well. I was a CNA for quite some time before I went to nursing school & as a CNA, I was required to do finger sticks as well as simple wound care. Also, I did lab draws (including blood cultures). It scared me, ev...

15. My First Nursing Instructor

    medicmama921 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    What an amazing story...thanks so much for sharing! I think most of us probably have a story that marks the day we first got our "nursing heart"...that's what makes this job matter, and makes us better each day. Thanks again!