MrsMommaRN

MrsMommaRN

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  1. Common Interview questions for Ortho

    MrsMommaRN replied to polinamax84's topic in Orthopedic

    I just had an interview today for ortho. Some of the questions asked.... When I speak to you instructors what will they say about you? Have you ever had to deal with an angry family? What did you do?...

  2. GN starting rate?

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

    the cleveland clinic is very hard to get into as a new graduate. (so i hear) i have applied there about three weeks ago and heard nothing. the $25/hr was base pay not including shift diff. best of...

  3. GN starting rate?

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

    i am a new graduate nurse actively searching in the akron/canton area. what i have found is anywhere from $18/hr in an assisted living situation to $25/hr in a hospital

  4. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    MrsMommaRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Ok here's one... I was with a nurse in the med room while she was getting her insulin ready for a pt. She stops while she is looking around for something and comes out of supply with a 5mL syringe....

  5. Horrible tragedy

    MrsMommaRN replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly sorry for the loss you and your staff has had. Hugs and good thoughts to you and your work

  6. Favorite clinical instructor....and why?

    MrsMommaRN replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

    still in nursing school. i do have a few favorites though. the one that comes to mind immediately is the instructor i currently have. she treats us with respect, allows us to think things through and...

  7. What I love about nursing

    MrsMommaRN replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    i am a nursing student about to graduate in may and love this post. what i love about the thought of nursing is the the fact that i can care for someone that may not have anyone that cares about...

  8. boundary violation?

    MrsMommaRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    you're joking

  9. Has anyone tried this?

    MrsMommaRN replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    It would drive me batty. I would be critiqing myself the whole time hating the way I looked on film. Wal Mart has the little hand helf voice recorders for as low as $33. I know a lot of people that...

  10. Made a med error

    MrsMommaRN replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    As it was said before you aren't the first nurse to make a med error and you won't be the last. Yes you were brave to admit that you made a mistake. The way it was handled was wrong. What example is...

  11. When to dilute IV push meds ???

    MrsMommaRN replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    The book we were required to purchase for clinicals is also a book that is kept on the floor of most hospitals we have done rotations in...... Intravenous Medications A Handbook for Nurses and Allied...

  12. So Very Sad

    MrsMommaRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm so sorry you are feeling bad today. mean people suck!! as my mom always says "kill them with kindness." hugs. i hope things get

  13. Okay WOW!

    MrsMommaRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations! :balloons: you deserve it! you have been one of the most supportive people here that i have come to admire. btw i love love love your

  14. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    MrsMommaRN replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    check out this site it may be helpful....

  15. empathy vs sympathy

    MrsMommaRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all of your great replies! I helps to put things into a more concrete form. You are the

  16. Dry hands

    MrsMommaRN replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    Johnson and Johnson's Baby lotion is nice during the day. Aquaphor Healing Ointment from Eucerin when @ night great for your face

  17. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    MrsMommaRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I am on my way to being an RN and in the middle of my psych rotation. It takes a "special" talent to be a psych nurse as it does for any specialty. Any of us could say a school nurse isn't a real...

  18. Question about dying ....

    MrsMommaRN replied to KellieNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope your aunt can see that letting go will be the best for your uncle. NOT the easiest but the best to end his discomfort. Bless you. Hugs.

  19. RN as Inpatient, horrible and looong rant

    MrsMommaRN replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. I am 10 months post total radical abdominal hyster. You have to take it day by day. Move slowly. I found that sleeping in a recliner was easier than lying down flat. An ice pack is also...

  20. What are your weaknesses?

    MrsMommaRN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is one you really have to think about. no one likes to think about their weaknesses. for me I know I like to have everything done the way I like to do it and I don't like to ask for help. Good...

  21. Favorite Discovery Health Channel Program

    MrsMommaRN replied to Markthemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    it's funny you mentioned your husband getting grossed out. i don't want to hijack the thread here, but i can watch any health surgery blood guts whatever related show while we are eating dinner...

  22. Experienced Nurses Only

    MrsMommaRN replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    HMMMM! Breaking the rules here student nurse butting in. As student nurses we don't ask for medical advice we often ask relevent questions to get a feel for what it is like when we do get out "there"....

  23. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    MrsMommaRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    i just keep waiting for the punch line on this one it sounds so unbelieveable. you have to bring this to the attention of management, infection control, the health department, someone. her behavior is...

  24. Rethinking Type II Diabetes

    MrsMommaRN replied to wellnessNP's topic in General Nursing

    the problem is diagnosing these clients early enough and giving them proper education instead of just handing them a piece of paper and saying "here do this." sadly this was the case with me. i had...

  25. smoke free

    MrsMommaRN replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    many of the facilities in my area have gone or are going smoke free. for the most part they are providing education and smoking cessation products at no charge to the employees. the local children's...