MommyandRN

MommyandRN

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  1. Chamberlain online FNP

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Chamberlain College

    I applied too... hoping for that late Oct start of maybe Jan. I guess it's a new program, just starting this Sept... guess no one is actually IN this program

  2. Good day today :)

    MommyandRN replied to RN&mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's great. I've gotten really good feedback from CNAs also. I respect their opinions, because they are around to see everything we do. That's a very nice thing to

  3. Ever had to give up your dream job?

    MommyandRN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I didn't realize the military turned away celiac! It's diet controlled! You would think they would want someone based on other qualities! My mom has a friend who was turned away from being a...

  4. What is your Achilles heel?

    MommyandRN replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    OMG yes I have been there. A ton of us in there working on trying to find the hole to put the foley in a man. Digging through skin and wondering if we'll find it. Very

  5. What is your Achilles heel?

    MommyandRN replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    In my ICU days, it was poop and vomit. Or drool. Now, in PACU, I am grossed out by people who haven't showered before coming in for surgery. Seriously, some people are dirty and smelly, with visible...

  6. Family Nurse Practitioner AND Nurse Midwife??

    MommyandRN replied to dreamstobeanurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've also read that it's useful for a CNM to also be FNP if you plan on doing home births. That way, you can care for the newborn. I'm not sure on the details of this but I believe I read it here on...

  7. Chamberlain SON

    MommyandRN replied to ShannRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi! I'm looking into the online FNP. I was also wondering about that combined women/children clinical. I've seen that in other FNP programs too. Sometimes they're just combined I guess. Keep me...

  8. I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    MommyandRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm actually the opposite. I am sometimes paranoid and worry too much that it's leukemia, food allergy etc. Or just I know they could use some antibiotics so I bring them when I know they need...

  9. Starting WGU RN-MSN Education program 3/1/13

    MommyandRN replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    Sorry to hear that! Sounds confusing, but seems like you are doing well though. Good

  10. Starting WGU RN-MSN Education program 3/1/13

    MommyandRN replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    How is the WGU MSN program going for you all so far? I've been thinking about doing it for a

  11. Certificate vs. Masters

    MommyandRN replied to travkitty's topic in Forensic

    travkitty - how is the UC Riverside program going? Are you done yet? I would love your

  12. I'm tired of screwing up at work

    MommyandRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand the situation. I am a PACU nurse and used to work in a busy crazy one like yours with communication problems. If there was a drip someone was on when they came out of the OR,...

  13. Night Shift

    MommyandRN replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a tough call. I sometimes preferred 3 in a row bc then it's over and done with. But I also REALLY liked 2 on, 1 off, 1 on. I liked that one night in between to get an actual night's sleep...

  14. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    MommyandRN replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't bother me in real life, because it doesn't happen that often. I've only known one RN to do this... she was a single mom too I think but pulled it off. However, it bothers me on TV when a...

  15. Putting in my letter of resignation today

    MommyandRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Good for you! I have left jobs for similar reasons. Funny that once you speak up, the boss makes your life a living hell huh? I'm not sure which is worse.... the people who DON'T speak up and are...

  16. Curious about something...Anyone heard of droperidol given for migraines?

    MommyandRN replied to kclpn2013's topic in Emergency

    We use it in PACU for post op nausea that doesn't respond to Zofran. I usually give only 0.625 mg IV. It causes them to be drowsy and sleep for a while. Seems you got a high dose. Not sure about...

  17. Does it look bad?

    MommyandRN replied to Meg86an's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been wondering about that too. Maybe wait a few more weeks. Or check in with HR first to find out, and let the HR person know that you are still interested in the 1st job, but just applied to...

  18. Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

    MommyandRN replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    I did this before too. I was making a ton but not happy. I switched to a lower paying job to make me happier. I am glad I did it. Sometimes I look back and think maybe I should have stuck it out...

  19. Labor and Delivery Experience

    MommyandRN replied to Babylove2013's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have many years of non L&D experience also, and can not get a job in L&D. It is ironic that I can go to school to be a midwife faster than I can get a job in

  20. Awkward situation while putting in 2 weeks notice

    MommyandRN replied to nurselove757's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with above. Be honest. Say you didn't tolerate night shift. You left on your own terms. Not all jobs contact the manager btw, a lot ask for references from you - so perhaps you could use a...

  21. underweight kid

    MommyandRN replied to kingsmiley's topic in School

    I am sure the parents already know. Do they go to the pediatrician for well visits? They get weighed there too. My kid was way below the percentile chart for years. Was on meds for acid reflux....

  22. Phone interview advice for the Cleveland Clinic...

    MommyandRN replied to lullaby's topic in Ohio Nursing

    lullaby - how did it go? I might be interested in Cleveland

  23. OK to let nursing license expire if you have one in 2 states?

    MommyandRN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I have two. Instead of letting my other one expire I did make it inactive. I would suggest you do that. However, now I am looking for a job in that state. I looked into the process to make it...

  24. New grad nurse - purposely work part time?

    MommyandRN replied to SoCal student's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You might be able to find one, but remember you should be oriented for 3 months full time before going part time. Make sure you tell them that you have no problem with working FT during orientation....

  25. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    MommyandRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have no idea, but good luck! I also have "other" experience and have had no luck getting a job in a new specialty. I'm typecasted as an ICU nurse! I had been planning on getting a few years...