MrsMommaRN

MrsMommaRN

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  1. obituaries

    MrsMommaRN replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing

    yep i like to check out the obits. i have always liked to read them even before entering the medical

  2. how much does your hospital pay to precept a new nurse?

    MrsMommaRN replied to rninnv's topic in General Nursing

    the nurses @ our hospital get 50 cents an hour to

  3. Let's play I Remember When.....

    MrsMommaRN replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    i love this post. the original started over 8 years ago. keep them coming. i love

  4. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    MrsMommaRN replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry smoking around your children is not child abuse. Taking a lit cigarette, burning them, intentionally blowing smoke in their face, or forcing them to smoke is. While the OP intentions are good it...

  5. The Best Hospitals List

    MrsMommaRN replied to DanFNP's topic in General Nursing

    i work for summa health sytems and they have been on the list 11 years in a

  6. odor

    MrsMommaRN replied to pmw2007's topic in General Nursing

    depends on the setting. if this is an inpatent setting i would assist the patient as much as possbile with hygiene needs. ie: assist with washing if needed . if the patient needs educated on self care...

  7. A Bad, Bad Day

    MrsMommaRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    right now it may not seem like it, but what happend is really not horrible. you were thrown into a routine that you are not used to. you provided the best possible care to those that needed you. it is...

  8. what jobs in nursing dont require weekends?

    MrsMommaRN replied to soroz's topic in General Nursing

    congrats on your acceptance into the nursing program. i don't know where you are, but a lot of the hospitals in my area (ne ohio) have a weekend option program where there are nurses that exclusively...

  9. Nasty co-workers

    MrsMommaRN replied to saphyre's topic in General Nursing

    believe it or not there are some great supportive nursing environments out there. the op is dated june 5. i hope the poster has had some iterviews and is in a better workplace. to deal with the petty...

  10. inappropriate comment made by RN in front of patient

    MrsMommaRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    this goes back to basics. this is someones mother sister wife daughter etc. how would you feel if you would hear someone say that about your family member? report it. perhaps the nurse getting the...

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

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

    To the drug seekers: "Are you kidding me? Your pain is a 10++ but you can make out with your girlfriend talk on your cell phone and order take

  12. Its pointless to call the doc. Do you have faith in the docs where you work?

    MrsMommaRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    the docs we work with are great. sure they have their days, but they are very supportive to the nurses and know they depend on our view to plan patient

  13. How does your facility minimize fall risk?

    MrsMommaRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    i think everything that was mentioned here we do. safety checks q 1 hr call light in reach bed in low position non skid slippers yellow armband for high fall risks fall risk screening @ admission and...

  14. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    MrsMommaRN replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    if anyone thinks that the duties of a cna do not cross over into being an lpn or rn they are wrong. i would rather just do the adls baths etc myself if i can. it takes more time to find the cna to do...

  15. Define Nursing in 3 words

    MrsMommaRN replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    exhilarating- a great day can make you feel like you are flying tiring- you use your mind your feet and your body to help heal emotional- need I say more?

  16. Please Keep Our Friend in Your Thoughts

    MrsMommaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    last night we were at a party. some guys brought fireworks and were shooting them off. one of the guys who had too much to drink said "hey lets shoot one @ "jack" (not his real name). everyone said no...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    MrsMommaRN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    years ago this guy i dated worked in an mrdd facility. there was a young girl that liked to hide a lot. one day during med pass they couldn't find her. looking for about twenty minutes they found her...

  18. Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    MrsMommaRN replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    visitors can be a huge pita. talk to your nurse manager voice your concerns. let him/her know that patient needs and care are being compromised due to visitors. we have several notices posted around...

  19. Preachy Coworker

    MrsMommaRN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    this is one of the things that bothers me too. have a talk with him in private. let him know hey i appreciate your enthusiasm about your religion, there is a time and place for it, not here. let him...

  20. So mad I could spit nails

    MrsMommaRN replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry to read about the things your coworkers have said and done. the way is sounds is like it is going to be a battle of he said she said. each time the other gets miffed about something new...

  21. Please Keep Our Friend in Your Thoughts

    MrsMommaRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind words. "Jack" came home today. Surgery was finally done yesterday evening. The doctor is very hopeful and was able to save the eye. It's still kind of touch and go. He...

  22. Thank you for your sympathy NOT

    MrsMommaRN replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    what a load of crap. i am glad you are out of there. there are so many other places that will be supportive during a time of need. my sympathy for the loss of your father. i hope the services went...

  23. Book for CV-ICU

    MrsMommaRN replied to CoCo612's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    i have just started on a critical care unit and the book that a lot of the nurses use is : critical care nursing made incredibly easy. i have bought it as well and really like it. it has just about...

  24. McKenzie's funeral

    MrsMommaRN replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    what a beautiful celebration of mckenzies

  25. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    MrsMommaRN replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug::icon_hug::icon_hug:I hope you are starting to feel better. There have been so many words of wisdom here I have nothing to