mom4josh

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    Is this favoritism?

    mom4josh posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse "A" has been here for five years. She is a single mom who lives with her parents. She has "permission" from someone way back (we've had 3 managers in this time) to come in at 0700 instead of...
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    Is It Me???

    mom4josh replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's not you. Sounds like a new LVN we have (soon to be RN... God help us!). She worked as a Nurse Tech before so she should know the ropes by now. I told her last week that she needed to sign...
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    Any other new nurses slapping their heads saying DUH!?

    mom4josh replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel so bad... I had a "duh" moment myself tonight. Felt like a total idiot when talking to the doctor. Oh well, live and learn!
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    underdosage!-chemo

    mom4josh replied to GODwillhelpmepass's topic in General Nursing

    I have several problems with this whole situation: 1 - Was this "volunteer" nurse instructed in chemo administration? If not, then she should not have been asked to hang it. 2 - Why was there 400 cc...
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    Which nursing skills do you dread?

    mom4josh replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The nastiest smelling poop in the world! (Close second is a GI
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    supplies to purchase!!

    mom4josh replied to bradleyshanetaylor's topic in Emergency

    What I would recommend you have at first is a stethoscope and a pair of scissors and a pen. The hospital will probably have everything else you need.
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    Need information about Norco

    mom4josh replied to edsdcs's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you could get at least a page or two about the addiction part of this drug and the fact that many teenagers as well as adults are abusing it. I've heard that the latest trend with teenage...
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    Hospital Workers Suspended for Peeking at George Clooney's Medical Info

    mom4josh replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    This didn't happen in Pacific Palisades. It was in NY or NJ according to the article. But I agree that they should be disciplined if found to be
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    first med error and feeling burned out

    mom4josh replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    I only wish I followed people as consciencious as you! I know of people who have been in nursing for years and made several med errors in a shift. Cut yourself some slack, take a deep breath, and...
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    Will you???????

    mom4josh replied to coolnovember's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Possibly "risk for altered GI functioning due to chemotherapy?" The neutropenia may come later (and probably be a separate admission), at least in my experience. GI functioning often gets altered...
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    Care for perianal abscess

    mom4josh replied to paperboy's topic in General Nursing

    Follow the instructions the hospital gave you (or should have given you) when you were
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    How to deal with coworker during report?

    mom4josh replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    If all else fails, try Xanax! Works wonders for those type of
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    Dont you just love them

    mom4josh replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Just a little related question because it has come up at work... do you feel sorry for others who get sick because of what they have done to themselves? Like the lung cancer or COPD patient who...
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    Guess the mispronounced medical term

    mom4josh replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Here in Texas, they "done fell out" all the
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    RN Case Mngr Hospice

    mom4josh replied to RNDYN2CU's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We often use Duragesic patches for long term relief, especially if pt cannot swallow or has no IV site. Just an
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    i'm lost and feel trapped

    mom4josh replied to Pumiky's topic in Oncology

    Chloe, I think it is. I had some great experienced nurses who guided me along the way... and I think that is the key. Let me know how it goes!
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    How Does Your Facility Identify Code Status?

    mom4josh replied to al7139's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Purple arm band for DNR. Problem came up a few months ago with all these colored plastic bands that people are wearing (like the yellow "livestrong" band). Patient had a purple one on similar to our...
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    How far do you commute to work?

    mom4josh replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    For 5 years now, 40 miles each way, and after a 12 hour night, it's horrible sometimes. Glad there is a rest stop along the way! P.S. Chose this hospital over 3 others within 10 miles of
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    Do the day nurses clash with the night nurses?

    mom4josh replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    We don't usually have a problem with day shift saying we didn't do what we were supposed to do. More often than not there is one or two (specific) nurses on day shift that leave things undone, and...
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    How much do you make ON CALL?

    mom4josh replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    $1.50 for being on-call, regular pay if you are called in (unless it is bonus or overtime). Bonus pay is an extra $50 per 4 hours
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    Funniest thing that happened to you in your first days on the job?

    mom4josh replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    My instructors told me that I'd probably have an advantage when I became a nurse because I was older than the usual college grad. That became very evident when I was about a month into my first job....
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    Post first job interview- what to expect

    mom4josh replied to newgradyay's topic in General Nursing

    Chances are you have the job if the manager said she wanted you and gave you a start date. Recruiters have a ton of applicants every day they have to deal with, so their priorities are not always the...
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    *sigh* How Many Times a Week Do You Say No?

    mom4josh replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone really believe that THEY feel bad about calling you (I don't when I have to call at 0430)? No way! Either don't answer or get used to it. Getting to be a way of life these days! My...
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    charge rn differential?

    mom4josh replied to timdmb's topic in General Nursing

    $1.00 all shifts, small-medium load day & eve shift, full load
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    interview from hell

    mom4josh replied to grv68's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if nothing else, I got a good laugh from your detailed description of your interview! Hope you have a better experience next time. I can guarantee that if you lived in Central Texas, you would...