RNMom2010

RNMom2010

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  1. new grad in homecare

    RNMom2010 replied to roseonye's topic in Home Health

    I started as a new grad back in 2010. I had a very good orientation and less acute pts. Looking back, I do wish I had some med/surg experience, but it has worked out fine. I am very honest about...

  2. The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

    RNMom2010 replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh god. You win. That about makes me breakdown crying at the

  3. The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

    RNMom2010 replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I missed the broken leg. I am fine with most everything except sputum and broken

  4. Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    RNMom2010 replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    Yep. One of the girls had her baby and came back 2 days later for her clinical rotation. I was pregnant towards the end of school, finishing up around 27wks. I also got married in the first 3 months...

  5. Do you talk about work at home?

    RNMom2010 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I will generally discuss some work related things with my husband. I almost always refer to who I am speaking about as "One of my pts". More often than not, at my last position, towards the end, I...

  6. PRN Home Health??

    RNMom2010 replied to lanorris21's topic in Home Health

    I just accepted a PRN position with a smaller agency after being a stay at home mom for quite a few months (I need to work a bit I am going crazy!). Hoping it works out

  7. For Prospective students: Out before I could get in!

    RNMom2010 replied to missawesome's topic in Ohio University

    I live in Iowa, and have not received any emails regarding my inability to continue in the program. Perhaps I am grandfathered

  8. Gerontology Spring 2013

    RNMom2010 replied to iwantmore's topic in Ohio University

    Ug, I guess. I am crazy for even continuting to take classes since I am a stay at home mom for

  9. How do you manage your career and family?

    RNMom2010 replied to AmandaReeve's topic in General Nursing

    I planned my pregnancy so that I would be pregnant, but not hugely so, while in nursing school. I was done at 27wks. I took NCLEX 10 days before my son was born. Then I enjoyed my time with him and...

  10. Changing MD wound care order

    RNMom2010 replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    I agree, get OUT! The things you have listed that you are supposed to complete in 4 hours a day are going to take a full work week to complete accurately. You are being paid a terribly low amount to...

  11. RN to BSN or RN to MSN?

    RNMom2010 replied to melodie04's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As an ADN nurse, I noticed that all the companies that want BSN degrees are contacting me regarding the positions applied to because I am working towards my BSN. I am taking my 1st class right now,...

  12. New use for Visine???

    RNMom2010 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Patient Medications

    I saw this post, and the pedicure photo and was hoping it was some way to use it to make swirly toenail polish....but alas I am wrong again. Why would visine make for a clean drug screen that makes no...

  13. Here we go! On my way to my BSN!

    RNMom2010 posted a topic in Ohio University

    I had anticipated starting right away this fall, but due to some circumstances I did not, and did not think I was going to be able to. But I just got signed up for 2 classes and am going to make this...

  14. Further your education?

    RNMom2010 replied to CSISN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been working for about 2 1/2 years and am just now starting on my BSN. It was nice to have a break after nursing school to just work before I added something else on my

  15. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    RNMom2010 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    It took FOREVER to get my DARS. I applied back in early spring, and just received my DARS around the beginning of the month (Sept). I refused to start any classes until I saw what transferred. They...

  16. Here we go! On my way to my BSN!

    RNMom2010 replied to RNMom2010's topic in Ohio University

    Oh heck no! No doubling of classes for me! I am just going to take my time and work through it 1 at a time. Thank you for the info and link. I am nervous, but have only been out of school for about 3...

  17. Bed Baths & Other Nursing Arts Still Taught? (Speaking of Wet Wipe Baths)

    RNMom2010 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    My mom was a LPN prior to her govt career and she always made our beds with mitered corners. I learned from her, and had to teach my class how to do it properly! I still make all beds, including my...

  18. Tattoo's on Nurses

    RNMom2010 replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting my 7th tattoo started on next week! They are all placed where they are covered with scrubs, except for the one on my neck that reads Love is Patience.....never had anyone complain about...

  19. What are you really good at?

    RNMom2010 replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am good at being organized and managing the administrative portion of my home health duties. Currently I am training our new Director! I have been told by many of my pts that they really like my no...

  20. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    RNMom2010 replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Didn't start at the hospital, and hope to not ever have to work at the hospital. I have my ADN and had applied and was accepted for the RN-BSN program, but I decided I didn't want to spend anymore...

  21. Did you keep your nursing books?

    RNMom2010 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I pitched all of mine except for a few I could get money for on Chegg.com and my med-surg book which I keep at my desk at work. I threw all my careplans away shortly after I graduated. We were moving...

  22. Why did/are you getting your BSN?

    RNMom2010 replied to thesundowner's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am starting my RN BSN this fall. I do not need the degree for my current position but if we would ever need to move out of the area I would like to be as marketable as possible. I hope to obtain a...

  23. Do you have patients call late

    RNMom2010 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I had a therapist give my personal cell number to a pt once. Kindly informed her to only provide my work cell if she must. We usually only give our office/on call number. I only make pt calls on my...

  24. If you have a home patient like this?

    RNMom2010 replied to micstn's topic in Home Health

    What is the reason that your pt has guns? Is the pt a hunter? Shoot for sport? For safety? Any pysch issues? Educate the pt that you will be unable to see him if the guns are not stored away during...

  25. YOU as a Pt-what would you allow a student nurse to do?

    RNMom2010 replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    I would allow just about anything as long as they were being thoroughly supervised for any invasive procedures. I have no fear of needles so I am a great practice pin cushion. I did not want nursing...