MrsMommaRN

MrsMommaRN

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  1. Fired after 15 years in nursing

    MrsMommaRN replied to asha2000's topic in General Nursing

    i am sure there is something better in store for you. there is a reason your job ended. though you may not see it now your future will be so much better because of it. i am sorry you are hurting. i...

  2. The smell...

    MrsMommaRN replied to dbledutchs's topic in General Nursing

    first peppermint oil can be found at wal mart or any grocery store down the baking asile. even vanilla can work too. vics vapo is a trick we even used when working on cadavers. don't worry if this is...

  3. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    MrsMommaRN replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i am far from being thin skinned lateral violence is a broad term as defined above and encompasses the eyerolling verbal demeaning to literal traditional terms of abuse. no one should go into their...

  4. Stethoscope: Cadillac vs Escort

    MrsMommaRN replied to KellyZach's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i tried to get through school with the stethoscope that they sold us at the uniform shop it was cheap and it had to be absolutely quiet to hear what you needed to. i love love love the maxiscope from...

  5. New RN struggling with new job: any advice?

    MrsMommaRN replied to Sarahe23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i understand you feel some loyalty to the place you are at, but you need to think of youself. working from now until october with one nurse and not being compensated . do what you think is best but,...

  6. Brand New RN.... yippy!!!

    MrsMommaRN replied to KckStrt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    this is so encouraging to read. as the days are getting closer for me to start my first job as an rn i am becoming more nervous. i am happy to read you are having a good experience. i hope things...

  7. Why you want to be a nurse?

    MrsMommaRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    your answer doesn't have to be fancy or dramatic. it sounds like it came from your heart. i did not even think about becoming a nurse until after high school. i applied for a job at a nursing home as...

  8. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    MrsMommaRN replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes i do consider that violence that behavior is not deemed professional by any means. i know i may be new to the profession, but i have been around the block a few times and no matter how bad it...

  9. Questions about Assisted Living Facility

    MrsMommaRN replied to sherry730's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    assisted living is a nice start for a new grad and this is only my opinion. you will not keep up on any of the clinical skills that you just spent so much time learning. if dressings need done, or...

  10. Salary for RN in Assisted Living Facility.. (?)

    MrsMommaRN replied to luna770's topic in General Nursing

    holy carp! the assisted living facility that i was offerd a position at offered $19.00/hr that was for a charge

  11. Who else is entering a nursing program that . . .

    MrsMommaRN replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    working as an cna is good hard work that gives you the basic foundation of nursing care. regardless of your title you still have to "wipe butt" every now and then. please don't think that once you...

  12. The 'wished-I-knew' before entering into my program...

    MrsMommaRN replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    is there a pathophys. class that you could take? that would be a great review? also i agree learing another language such as spanish would be nothing but a benefit to you. another class that would be...

  13. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    MrsMommaRN replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i had a very excellent clinical instructor that once brought up the topic of lateral violence. we as student nurses were experiencing it on a unit we were on and we were feeling discouraged. my...

  14. The 'wished-I-knew' before entering into my program...

    MrsMommaRN replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    learn your anatomy and your pathophysiology. the what and why of diseases. learn how the normal body system works first then when you see the abnormal it will make more sense. math get a good base...

  15. Need to pick your brain....

    MrsMommaRN replied to LilDKessler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i don't know if you saw my big fat greek wedding. there is a scene where the aunt refers to her growth she had removed from her spine and says it was her twin. it was actually a dermoid cyst that...

  16. Nursing School Bloopers

    MrsMommaRN replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    my last seven weeks of nursing school i was on the postpartum/nursery floor. i had worked up to a full patient load and had a mom ring her light. i was running my butt off helping docs with...

  17. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    MrsMommaRN replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    infj like eleanor roosevelt and

  18. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    MrsMommaRN replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    reading through this thread it burns my bum. we have seen this type of post before when a person misrepresents themselves as a "nurse". it truly bothers me that the term nurse is thrown around so...

  19. Has anyone worn ComfortClogs from Allheart???

    MrsMommaRN replied to KekelaNikol's topic in General Nursing

    yep! i love them. they are great and you can't beat the price. the only problem i had with them is sweaty feet. when you take them off you notice how sweaty your feet are. otherwise they are great. i...

  20. New Nursing Student

    MrsMommaRN replied to cousin32cousin's topic in General Nursing

    don't fall into the cliques that may form. stay true to yourself and be friendly to everyone. you are there for you. study hard and don't fall behind in your assingments. sometimes it may seem...

  21. New RN question

    MrsMommaRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    here's the situation. i was just hired as a new grad at a place i will be proud to work for. the problem. i will not be able to start orientation until july 23. my question is do i try to find...

  22. Do you use the Nurse ProPack

    MrsMommaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i recently purchased the nurse pro pack which is the apron type organizer. it sounds and looks great instead of fumbling around in your pockets. i was wondering if anyone has used or is using this...

  23. New RN, Is my license in jeopardy??

    MrsMommaRN replied to emeraldbutterfly,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it kind of sounds like the people before you were slacking. the paper being out? low battery? low supplies. what kind of hopital runs out of normal saline? i feel for you and wish i had some magic...

  24. Poll: How long is your orientation?

    MrsMommaRN replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello, i haven't started yet, but will on july 23. my orientation will consist if 1 week classrom, 3 weeks on day shift and 3 weeks on nights which is where i will be. i believe it sounds fair and...

  25. Do you carry liability insurance?

    MrsMommaRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks just went to nso and