MrsMommaRN

MrsMommaRN

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  1. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    MrsMommaRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry about your problem. I feel for you. We have a similar situation on our floor. The CNA complains to everyone that will listen how lazy the nurses are and how no one does anything but her. She...

  2. Aide/Tech calls herself nurse

    MrsMommaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before we go on, I know this topic has been:deadhorsebut we have been dealing with this at work and it is infuriating. We have a nursing assistant that tells her patients that she is their nurse, but...

  3. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    MrsMommaRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hmm. I work at a major orthopeadic hospital, we work with physical therapist and their assistants daily. Yes many patients and families make the mistake of calling the assistant the therapist. Even...

  4. Top Five Tips for Night Shift? For a new nurse?

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

    hi! night-shifter here. i am also a fairly new grad and started on nights. i personally love it. i have always been a night owl. if you have a family or children the key to working nights is...

  5. New RN to ortho

    MrsMommaRN replied to superkyky's topic in Orthopedic

    To add to the med list: Arixtra Coumadin

  6. Too many preceptors

    MrsMommaRN replied to llc1961's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Puuleeez! 14 preceptors. I had two one on day shift and one when I went to the shift I was working (nights). I would resign and never look back. You have plenty of opportunity elsewhere. Best of...

  7. Turned in notice

    MrsMommaRN replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in your new position. When you have completed your 2 weeks. you need to sit down and write a letter to the administrator about the behavior of the supply clerck and explain how it led to...

  8. What would you change about your scrubs?

    MrsMommaRN replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    From most of the replies you can tell we carry a lot in our pockets. When we crouch down sometimes it falls out. I would love to have pockets that keep stuff in. A top thats made for us gals with...

  9. I left a patient's home crying today

    MrsMommaRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Aww Tazz. That is the very reason I would love to be in Pallative care or Hospice. As a new RN I know I have to get some experience somewhere first. Bless you and your kind heart....

  10. Nclex

    MrsMommaRN replied to SM1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depending how much time you have and how much money you would like to spend here are some suggestions: There are some NCLEX review courses out there that you can pay $400 or more for to prepare you...

  11. High Blood Pressure At End Of Life?????

    MrsMommaRN replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    No words of wisdom, just wanted to say, YOU GUYS ROCK! What a wealth of info!

  12. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    MrsMommaRN replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    while also changing the patient, or taking them to the bathroom getting them fresh ice water, changing their ice bags or cryo cuffs, fixing their tray table just

  13. lazy mean assistants

    MrsMommaRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I beleive this is an issue just about anywhere. There are some great techs/aides out there and there are some that just don't get it. What kills me is not only when they do their own thing, but when...

  14. UGH dumb people

    MrsMommaRN replied to Kidrn911's topic in General Nursing

    How horrible is that situation. Is that how the seizures are dealt with at home walk em off. Never ever have I heard or been taught to ambulate anyone any age while seizing. I hope you are able to...

  15. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    MrsMommaRN replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    yes, count my vote as part of a dysfunctional family. i come from a long line of alcoholic fathers. my dad was never home growing up when he was he was raging drunk or passed out on the couch and we...

  16. My Story - What's happening to my hospital?

    MrsMommaRN replied to Tygerlile's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When reading the OP I was truly saddened. Amist all of this there is patient care going on somewhere. How GROSS!! Is there a reason you the OP are not getting out or are you hoping for a wave of...

  17. forearm bp

    MrsMommaRN replied to megster's topic in General Nursing

    to clarify wrap the cuff below the bend in the arm palpate radial pulse place stethoscope at pulse site and take reading. sorry if it sounded

  18. Does anyone of any good Medical Magazines to subscribe to?

    MrsMommaRN replied to carambula's topic in General Nursing

    some that i really like are: critial care nursing ajn (american journal of nursing) nursing 2007 www.magazinesquick.com is a good site with great deals on

  19. forearm bp

    MrsMommaRN replied to megster's topic in General Nursing

    working on a joint replacement floor we have a lot of patients that have gone through the bariatric sx and are in the process of losing wt so we often need to do bp on the forearm. (why not just have...

  20. Alternatives to Pajam...I Mean, Scrubs

    MrsMommaRN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Are you joking. The clothing we wear to work is made to be comfortable because of the way we move and the environment we are in. Would you want to get any of the bodily fluids on the above clothing...

  21. Very Frustrated - does this sound safe?

    MrsMommaRN replied to Roseyposey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    sorry to hear about your frustration. i am on a very busy orthopaedic joint replacement floor with rarely spinal/ortho (other) overflow and this is our senerio: 4-6 patients per nurse 1 charge nurse...

  22. IV's, piggybacks, IV machines.....help!

    MrsMommaRN replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    i.v. pumps can be tricky little buggers. what you don't know about ask. take your time and walk through it. one thing to always remember is to clamp your tubing before you start hanging fluids or...

  23. my classmates HATE me

    MrsMommaRN replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

    first i am sorry you are going through this. second, don't go down to their level. your instructors will see that you are smart and independent. don't let others get in the way of what you are working...

  24. Are nights the way to go???

    MrsMommaRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    i like working nights. i am a night person by nature. i work 7p to 7a 3 days a week. we self scheduel so it has its advantages. we can work three in a row and work it so we have 5-6 days off before we...

  25. One night, 22 pts, 5 codes!!!

    MrsMommaRN replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you are able to rest. Wow you got a