MrsMommaRN

MrsMommaRN

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  1. Pet Peeve

    MrsMommaRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    not a biggie but when you go to use the turbo temp and there are no more protective sheaths. (the little box is left empty, but no one bothered to fill

  2. parents please talk to your teens

    MrsMommaRN replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for stepping in. you are an

  3. ICU 12 hour flowsheet

    MrsMommaRN replied to tarkeena1's topic in General Nursing

    are you looking to consolidate information or compile more information into one place? we have an exstensive trifold that consists of i & o, drips, hourly vitals, lab values, vent settings,...

  4. I was slapped by a doctor!

    MrsMommaRN replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    don't think do file a report. what he did was maliciously wrong on all levels. report it to everyone you can report it to. who says that he hasn't done it before? which leads me to say he will do it...

  5. Caught stealing drugs

    MrsMommaRN replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    tazzi thank you for your

  6. Bowel Management

    MrsMommaRN replied to Sunshine97's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am not positive on the policy as I just started cardio ICU today. From what I understand if the pt has not had a BM in a 24 48 hr at the most span of time we give colace in the am if nothing by pm...

  7. Organize your day: Paper Brain

    MrsMommaRN replied to liv2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    nice work on the brain sheet. one of the things i like to do is on the back of my patient list i do this: 801 chart mar 2200 med 0200 med _____ iv total chart check ____ foley bgt____...

  8. Gotta brag on myself

    MrsMommaRN replied to emndarmic's topic in General Nursing

    great job! my story is similar to yours. i think that once we mature we truly see and understand the importance of education. i am all for waiting a year or a few after high school to go to college....

  9. Took NCLEX RN Tuesday, cut off @ 75 Q's

    MrsMommaRN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!!

  10. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    MrsMommaRN replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked with some great cnas both as a nurse and a cna. i have a few cnas that i'd rather not even show up for work. they complain about everything and badmouth the nurses to anyone that will...

  11. Hesi - Itis

    MrsMommaRN replied to MadMike's topic in General Nursing

    sadly many schools are using hesi to help determine their future passing rate and to avoid a drop they weed out those that do not do well on hesi. which stinks! hesi is similar to the actual nclex....

  12. New Grad...& scared....

    MrsMommaRN replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    take an afternoon or two and go to your local bookstore. see what they have for nclex prep. if there are books that you are interested in get them from your local library. the advantage with that is...

  13. New ADN grad needs advice

    MrsMommaRN replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    adn here. jobs are a plenty in ne ohio. you have gotten some good advice. i would also take a job in ltc. you may find that ltc is your niche or really find out what you dont want to do. where did...

  14. Interesting night last night..

    MrsMommaRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    wtg! quick

  15. VENT... beware- not a happy post

    MrsMommaRN replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    yeah nursing can suck. once in a great while we are reminded why we chose the profession. hugs to

  16. Why the Customer Service emphasis?

    MrsMommaRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    sadly it's come to a point where it is all about the customer satisfaction scores. nevermind the working conditions for the nurses, verbal and physical abuse we endure. the sub par pay. they are...

  17. I'm gonna sue you

    MrsMommaRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    i am so sorry to hear about your rude patient. i would love for you to reply the next time she says she is going to sue, "i am glad you are going to sue and waste your money, i have excellent...

  18. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    MrsMommaRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    "i couldn't get any sleep, they kept checking on

  19. terminated

    MrsMommaRN replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry about what happened. i understand it must be very hard without a steady income. this may be your window to find something you truly love. hugs and best of

  20. would like day shift to remember there are two others!

    MrsMommaRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    it is so like that where i am. it's frustrating. we have had huge party trays cookie trays from docs who were thoughtful enough to send for both shifts, sadly nights never sees it. we have had days...

  21. iv dilaudid

    MrsMommaRN replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    i work on an ortho joint repalacement floor and prn in the ed. yes we give more and more dilaudid. lots of patients come in and state they are allergic to morphine so the dilaudid is

  22. Flooding in Iowa

    MrsMommaRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    hoping for the floods to settle soon. kepping all of iowa in my

  23. The things you never forget...

    MrsMommaRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    ow!!!!:barf02:

  24. AMAZED at what some students get away with!!!

    MrsMommaRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    it's sad really. we recently had a group of students that would stand around the outside of the rooms, talk about how drunk they had been the night before, who they slept with etc. disgusting...

  25. The things you never forget...

    MrsMommaRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    i had one this week. i had an woman in her 40s with downs syndrome. she was the best. she was very grateful for everything a model patient. i got her into bed and told her to sleep welll. she said "...