RNMom2010

RNMom2010

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  1. Care-aids doing meds

    RNMom2010 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    We were just discussing this in the Pre-Nursing forum! And I have been VENTING about it because we have to pass meds as CNA's/Caregivers (noncertified) at the facility I work at. The class we had to...

  2. Great way to get experience for nursing students!

    RNMom2010 replied to RunnerLuv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We actually have had some problems with narc count being off, and the sad (and probably illegal) thing is, narc count is done by two CNA's. Some of our staff is not even CNA certified and they are...

  3. Great way to get experience for nursing students!

    RNMom2010 replied to RunnerLuv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that it is a loophole!! We are technically "assisting" in medication management, however our residents have dementia and many must have their pills directly put into their mouth, or crushed...

  4. In reality, what is the average starting pay?

    RNMom2010 replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know how to go about getting into an internship program? Would my school have that information or would I need to contact the hospital? Is an internship something that is done post grad, after...

  5. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    RNMom2010 replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    Yep that is the problem with white gold. My ring as well as my moms rings both start to turn the slightest yellowish tinge after awhile. The jeweler says it is caused by all the hand washing, gloves,...

  6. In reality, what is the average starting pay?

    RNMom2010 replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for that information!! Now I have two years to talk my soon to be hubby into moving closer to Iowa

  7. How hard was nursing school?

    RNMom2010 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    You need to address the reason why he is not being supportive of you going to school. And in the end, even if he out and out refuses to be supportive, you need to focus on yourseld and do what YOU...

  8. what metal should my wedding ring be?

    RNMom2010 replied to SBK1013's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting married in April and I will not be using my wedding set with the diamonds (white gold). Instead I will be using a plain gold band to wear to clinicals and when I am in the workfield. As...

  9. In reality, what is the average starting pay?

    RNMom2010 replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    How competitive is it to get in to University Hospital? Can you give me any feeback as to what I could do during nursing school to increase my chances of being hired there upon completion of boards?...

  10. Great way to get experience for nursing students!

    RNMom2010 replied to RunnerLuv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We administer meds where I work as well. We had to take additional certification beyond our CNA. We cannot do injections or IV medications but we do oral, eye drops, nose sprays and suppository

  11. I talking to yourself a prerequisite to nursing?!?!

    RNMom2010 replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh hurray I will finally fit in when I become a nurse!! I constantly talk to myself at work, especially when I am doing a med pass or charting. The other girls have caught me saying something to...

  12. How long to hear from IA BON?

    RNMom2010 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons:yay!!! congrats!!

  13. Dry, cracked winter hands

    RNMom2010 replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    I use the shea butter in the little round container from Bath and Body Works. A residents family gave them out last Christmas for us and it is so soothing and stays moisturized for quite some

  14. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    RNMom2010 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    My first reason for going into nursing is my love of healthcare. My reason for choosing Nursing instead of say, Rad Tech or Surg Tech is because of the salary, job security and flexibility. Not to...

  15. In my Dreams!! How about yours?

    RNMom2010 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I finally had my first nursing school dream. As if my mind could not have taken me somewhere tropical and stuck me in a lounge chair with a cocktail! I had the silliest dream about going to buy my...

  16. What was your job training like?

    RNMom2010 replied to snoflake929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in assisted living (dementia unit)and when I was hired on we got 3 days orientation. The first day we had to watch the video's and follow around a trainer. The next two days we could assist in...

  17. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    RNMom2010 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I use those endearments all the time with my Alzheimer's/Dementia residents. Especially for the residents that are quite regressed. They seem to react well to them, as well as with the quiet nice tone...

  18. Nursing School Jitters?

    RNMom2010 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am extremely excited yet have the jitters about starting NS on Jan 16!! I am keeping myself 100% positive that I will do just fine as long as I keep myself on track. My jitters have lessened since I...

  19. Best thing about being a Iowa nurse???

    RNMom2010 replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Haha that is so true!! I also think that Iowa folk are pretty friendly and nice. I know personally I always try to smile when I meet someone's eyes while out in public. We may be in a low pay state,...

  20. Why is it? Things nurses do other people can't

    RNMom2010 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA these were

  21. Age you will/were graduated?

    RNMom2010 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    From what I hear about nursing school I think even us 20 something's are going to grow the

  22. Microbio & A&PII

    RNMom2010 replied to MissRNstudent10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow you are lucky to have so few class requirements!! If it's not needed as a pre-req than take your time and do them one at a time so you can get the most out of each class. Good luck and I hope you...

  23. Microbio & A&PII

    RNMom2010 replied to MissRNstudent10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, that would be quite a lot of information to process in one semester! Are you already accepted into a nursing program? Or are you getting pre-reqs finished up for admission? Put the classes...

  24. Let's wake up this message board!

    RNMom2010 replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ok we will say the board is "Quiet" instead of "Dead" The main reason why I wanted to try and start some threads here is that I have not seen a lot of posters who claim Iowa as their home and...

  25. Age you will/were graduated?

    RNMom2010 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    i will be just turning 29 when i graduate in december 2009! my goal was to have completed my adn by the time i was 30, and as long as i keep my nose clean and stuck in the books that goal will be...