RNMom2010

RNMom2010

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  1. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    RNMom2010 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I applied and sent all my transcripts in Feb. I received my acceptance email a few days ago. Now I am awaiting info on the next

  2. Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    RNMom2010 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, reading these and making dinner haha. Dementia pts do love their poo don't they?!? I worked as a CNA for 3 years in an alz/dementia AL, and wow, a lot of poo dealings went on there! Gave me a...

  3. Are nurses required to do HHA visits in your agency?

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

    Since I come from a very small agency, I completed both the RN and HHA visits for my pts. I was paid my RN rate for both. We now have grown enough that we have hired an aide. :-) My pts liked that it...

  4. "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    RNMom2010 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I don't use a thermometer on my son unless I am planning to try and get him into Dr. Then I grab a quick temp/pulse/resp to give to the nurse. I also do not treat fever for him unless he looks like he...

  5. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    RNMom2010 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Hoping to start Fall 12. Advisor stated that I should likely hear back by the end of July. Where do you purchase your text books? Any good sources that are well priced? Excited to be heading back to...

  6. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    RNMom2010 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Just completed my application and sent my transcripts over. Glad to see AllNurses has a website for this

  7. Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

    RNMom2010 replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Have your 3rd LO and after they are old enough that you feel the SAHM gig is getting close to being over, go back to school. Nursing will always be there waiting for you. And you are YOUNG! You have a...

  8. How long?

    RNMom2010 replied to 84RN's topic in Home Health

    I also went into HH as a new grad and it took me about a year to feel like I really knew what I was doing. I have been working in my position almost 2 years now. It is always changing though, and I am...

  9. How far do you drive- one way?

    RNMom2010 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    We cover a 30 mile radius. My daily visits range from about 14-30 miles total. Depends if I have more pts in the rural areas or most based in

  10. What kind of nurse are you?

    RNMom2010 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    I am a very direct and honest nurse. I do not generally sugar coat things. The majority of my home health patients have verbalized to me that they like that I tell it "Like it is". My more sensitive...

  11. The good, the bad, and the ugly?

    RNMom2010 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in Home Health

    It all comes to down to the agency you work for and the area you serve. I work for a small agency in Iowa and I feel safe almost every visit I make. There is the rare exception in some of the more...

  12. Homebound

    RNMom2010 replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    Homebound means it is "difficult and taxing and outings are short and of infrequent duration". Groceries are a necessity, esp with no caregiver to assist. I agree with above poster that proper...

  13. Minimum length of time for routine visits

    RNMom2010 replied to paddler's topic in Home Health

    We are not given a specific time we are allowed in the home. A "quick" basic routine visit takes me 30 min with assessment and documentation. Sometimes more education is required, phone calls to dr's,...

  14. How long did you lurk before you joined?

    RNMom2010 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I joined as soon as I found the site. Back in 2006 I didn't even know what "lurking" was I just jumped right in! I don't post a whole lot, but I read and appreciate many of the

  15. What kind of bag do you carry?

    RNMom2010 replied to oldlady2dog's topic in Home Health

    That is a WONDERFUL idea!! I may have to look into something like that for my extra supplies.

  16. What career did you have before nursing?

    RNMom2010 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for 7 years until I became a housewife/nursing student. Now I am a full time RN and full time wife and

  17. What kind of bag do you carry?

    RNMom2010 replied to oldlady2dog's topic in Home Health

    http://www.hopkinsmedicalproducts.com/product.jsp?path=-1|2756&id=8233 This is the one that was provided to me when I started. Works great, but tends to not have a whole lot of room if you have to...

  18. You may not be homebound if....

    RNMom2010 replied to itsgr82cre8's topic in Home Health

    If you tell me that you "gave in" and mowed your yard after your bilat

  19. Do nurses get holidays off?

    RNMom2010 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I do not work any major holidays. It's nice to know I will be home with my son and hopefully my hubby (He does have to work the holiday if it falls on his regularly scheduled day to work.) Some...

  20. Anyone do homecare that is scared to death of roaches?

    RNMom2010 replied to I<3H2O's topic in Home Health

    I screamed and kicked a basin full of medication bottles away from me when a spider skittered out while I was filling a med planner. I then proceeded to lift my feet off the floor and insist that...

  21. Hospital Baby Blankets

    RNMom2010 replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The hospital I had my son at the blankets were reused and were not to be taken home. They did tell us to clean out the bassinet before we left because they cannot use any of the items for anyone

  22. Taking 6 months off nursing...right after graduation?

    RNMom2010 replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't work for a bit over 5 months after I graduated. I took NCLEX 2 months after graduation, then had my son and spent some time being a stay at home mom. Enjoy life. Nursing is not everything. If...

  23. What do you do on the drive to work?

    RNMom2010 replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Well my drive to the office takes about 5 minutes as it is only a mile or so from my house BUT it takes me about 20 min each way to take my son to daycare. During that time I talk to him, drink my...

  24. positive Quad

    RNMom2010 replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    I highly suggest you research the accuracy of these tests. I was lucky that my midwife was very upfront about the accuracy so I declined the test. Was quite interesting to learn about. I hope all is...

  25. Is this a typical experience?

    RNMom2010 replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Home Health

    Yeah, you might want to get the heck outa there fast!! And as an RN you can work in the capacity of a HHA or Homemaker. I work for a very small HH agency and I do the SN visits, the Aide visits and...