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  1. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    country mom replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mom usually sends me a card for nurses week. It means more to me than

  2. New grad that was just hired at a rural hospital....

    country mom replied to libbyjeanne's topic in Rural

  3. "Eyes & Thighs"

    country mom replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my kids, I had to go up to the OB unit a week or two before my due date for a "pre-admit". The nurse discussed that, and immunizations with me, and pretty much everything else r/t the...

  4. First interview as new grad...HELP PLEASE!

    country mom replied to time4masters's topic in General Nursing

    1. Arrive early to your interview. 2. Dress professionally. There's debate about whether or not to wear scrubs, but IMHO, business attire looks more professional for an interview. Somehow,...

  5. Strange job interview...thoughts on this?

    country mom replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a good practice to send a thank you note following the interview. It puts your name in front of them once again, and, it shows good professional etiquette, that you appreciate their taking the...

  6. Does this annoy you too?

    country mom replied to littlenursingmommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have the same problem too- look for scrubs that are a poly blend- less

  7. Does this annoy you too?

    country mom replied to littlenursingmommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The CDC recommended that scrubs be dried in the dryer, as opposed to hanging on the clothesline to dry. Apparently, the heat kills MRSA and other

  8. Does this annoy you too?

    country mom replied to littlenursingmommy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nursing is fashionable, o my, that's funny. Maybe wearing depends will become a fashion statement too someday. I've often thought it would be nice if they made briefs in pretty colors or patterns,...

  9. New grad that was just hired at a rural hospital....

    country mom replied to libbyjeanne's topic in Rural

    If your shift will be nights, they really need to provide you with some orientation time on that shift, and not just days. Things happen differently on each shift. Are you going to be the only...

  10. too many MA grads?

    country mom posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've noticed that two of the local community colleges in the area (Davenport and Baker) seem to be graduating ALOT of medical assistant and phlebotomy students. I can't imagine that there are going to...

  11. how do you keep your sexy??

    country mom replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    I remember as a new grad being jealous of my friend, who is a florist, because she got to work around beautiful things that smelled

  12. triage algorithm

    country mom posted a topic in School

    Our local school nurse asked me to work with her on an algorithm for common injuries for staff to follow in her absence (she has to cover three separate buildings). For instance, what injuries can go...

  13. Customer Service, Very Busy Day

    country mom replied to RN1020's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else take issue with the whole VIP designation? Just because someone is rich and powerful, should they be entitled to better treatment, especially if it is at the expense of others? That...

  14. Customer Service, Very Busy Day

    country mom replied to RN1020's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is maddening, isn't it? Try not to dwell on it, most likely in a couple weeks it will be forgotten. You can only do what you can do. I think the whole "customer service" hysteria in health...

  15. Amish Burn Treatment

    country mom replied to country mom's topic in Burn

    I have had to opportunity to hear Mr. Stoll and also John Keim, speak. They are fascinating to hear and speak so humbly, yet so articulate. Also, they maintain meticulous records of the patients...

  16. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    country mom replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    Omigosh, #7, you don't REALLY do that, do

  17. medical mission

    country mom replied to pm2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Larry- wha'ts the best way to prepare for such a trip? I'm sure you'd need immunizations, but anything else? Does it help to learn the language

  18. Goal Certified Diabetes Educator

    country mom replied to newbiepnp's topic in Patient Education

    You have to have a Bachelor's degree in order to sit for the CDE exam. Also to address your other question, it is widely known that there is a big need for CDE's, but the problem is finding places...

  19. Help with community education!

    country mom replied to grantf07's topic in Patient Education

    Good for you that you have a passion for health education! One thing I would suggest is to volunteer with your local Red Cross chapter. I've been a CPR and First Aid instructor for about 10 years...

  20. Diabetic patients

    country mom replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    I call it Humulin RRRRRRRRR. The analogues are much easier to work with and more

  21. Any projections for nursing employment in the current and near future economy?

    country mom replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    I would say, take a look at the current unemployment rates nationally. Michigan is currently #1 in unemployment. Where you see high unemployment, you know the ecomony is going downhill. I also heard...

  22. RN with the flu

    country mom replied to evilolive's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I remember my first year in nursing- caught every bug that came through the door. If you're sick, you're sick, not much more you can do. Many facilities have a policy that if you're off 3 or more...

  23. Any projections for nursing employment in the current and near future economy?

    country mom replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    Update from my place, after cutting 2 physicians and the DON- they enacted a 3% across the board pay cut, in lieu of cutting more jobs. I actually feel lucky- a neighboring hospital cut their...

  24. Any projections for nursing employment in the current and near future economy?

    country mom replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, two PHYSICIANS were laid off last week, our DON was cut yesterday, and the ax isn't done

  25. Hand Care

    country mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have a secret to curing dry, cracked hands? It seems everyone right now has scratchy, red hands, I guess it comes as part of winter, but I haven't found the "magic cure" yet. No matter...