MommyandRN

MommyandRN

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  1. 12 hr Night shifters who use day care?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I don't currently use day care due to the shift that I work and help I have. I might be switching back to nights and am looking into day care programs. For those that do the same, which hours...

  2. "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    MommyandRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    See, that is a shame! Once again, ties to the portrayal of nurses in the media. Sadly, this is still happening today. Kids see nurses on TV wearing a hat and a tight dress, flirting with...

  3. 12 hr Night shifters who use day care?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Clarification: I don't need child car for DURING night shift. I am wondering about the actual time spent sleeping. Like how far in advance you give notice for part time. And do you have the kid...

  4. Dad just doesn't understand...

    MommyandRN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I could have written your post 16 years ago! My dad doesn't respect nurses. Since I declared my major and applied to nursing programs, he never again once asked me anything about my education or...

  5. A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart

    MommyandRN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am the person that the OP quoted. I wrote that in another thread about "what is the biggest roadblock of the nursing profession" or something like that. I said it was the portrayal of nurses...

  6. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    MommyandRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about Cardizem constantly being called "Cardiazem". It's either cardizem or diltiazem, people. Also, "C-pack" instead of CPAP; "stint" instead of stent. I could go on and

  7. How did you decide what kind of nursing you wanted to do?

    MommyandRN replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    If someone could fill me in too that would be great. I still don't know after 12 years. I have tried many things and know what I do like and what I do not. There are some areas I believe I would...

  8. Nursing Informatics info

    MommyandRN replied to nursetxrn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    This should be a

  9. Dealing with maternal death

    MommyandRN replied to Antepartumnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry you are going through this. I totally understand you can't share more info. I would hope the family has a lawyer looking into a malpractice suit. Short of contacting the family and conspiring...

  10. Male nurses hired faster?

    MommyandRN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about being hired faster. But I have seen males get prime assignments over and over, be put in charge more often and sooner than women hired around the same time. Also I've seen females...

  11. Where are the candy stripers?

    MommyandRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have volunteers. Mostly senior citizens. Some younger ones in nursing school or hoping to be pre-med, stuff like that. But they don't wear stripes. And they don't just sit with

  12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    MommyandRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a waitress, this is not a restaurant. Your breath smells, your hands are dirty, and I do not want you to grab my arms and use them to pull up. I don't feel like listening to your random...

  13. Have interview for dream specialty tomorrow... Advice ?

    MommyandRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! Maybe don't mention that you will be leaving in December though. They night not like that too much knowing you want to leave in less than a

  14. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    MommyandRN replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am skipping a bunch of posts so I'm not sure if someone said this already: I think the biggest problem may be nurses' portrayal by the media. Nurses are portrayed as sex objects or as physicians'...

  15. Job interview while pregnant

    MommyandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I have 3 months to go with this pregnancy. Little guy coming in July. I have other children at home and I decided recently that working weekdays isn't ideal for me and maybe would like...

  16. Preparing for CCRN

    MommyandRN replied to PJMommy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I am considering taking the CCRN. I bought the "Pass CCRN" book a few years ago but overanalyzed it and it was way too much info and I never took it. I also bought the LGV review book which is...

  17. What do you like about being PACU?

    MommyandRN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in PACU

    I love the PACU! But I do not recommend it to a new grad. Nor do I think you could even get a job in a PACU without a few years of experience. I myself come from an ICU background. But I think at the...

  18. Moms in NP school - FT or PT?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    You moms out there that are getting your NP - are you going full time or part time? How much are you working as an RN? How much are your kids with a babysitter or in day care? I'm just looking...

  19. Job interview while pregnant

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I might cancel just because I feel like it would be a stressful, uncomfortable interview for me, and for what? If I go, and they say no, fine. If they offer me a position I think...

  20. Change in job at 6 mos pregnant?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a mom of two and currently pregnant with my 3rd. I work part time and I love my job. My issue is, I work only during the week. Which is great. However, I am overwhelmed during the week and do...

  21. need tips for easier NG placement

    MommyandRN replied to kadell's topic in Emergency

    If the patient is awake and able to follow directions, make sure to tell them to SWALLOW. That makes it a lot easier if they cooperate with getting it down. If they're not, then just shove it

  22. Change in job at 6 mos pregnant?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Ah never mind I decided to stay put. I am almost done with the pregnancy after all, so after the little guy arrives I will decide. But after he is born I will be

  23. Took Care of a Patient with MRSA Today

    MommyandRN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    To the original poster - you must be a new nurse! In my opinion more than half the people walking around have MRSA. You might already. If they swabbed my nose I might have it. Does that mean I am...

  24. CRNA? At my age?

    MommyandRN replied to crnawan2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go for

  25. School Nurses cover more than one school?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in School

    I am interested in school nursing and was looking at my local school district's website. I looked at each elementary school's website and noticed that the same school nurse was listed for multiple...