fostercatmom

fostercatmom ASN, BSN, RN

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  1. I have a question for any BSN OR MSN nurse please, for school

    fostercatmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    'm in my BSN program so I may become a case manager. I need to ask a bsn or msn nurse some questions and my hospital is going through a computer upgrade and everyone is a little freaked out right now....

  2. May I ask you a question for school?

    fostercatmom posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm in my BSN program so I may become a case manager. I need to ask a bsn or msn nurse some questions and my hospital is going through a computer upgrade and everyone is a little freaked out right...

  3. Travel nursing companies

    fostercatmom replied to ncnursie's topic in Travel

    Find a great recruiter, the company..eh.. they all offer more or less the same thing- its all just structured differently-ends up the same. Some are national, some more local. BUT a recruiter that...

  4. What is really going on? I need help!

    fostercatmom replied to gcupid's topic in Travel

    No, No monetary benefit. One other reason I like it, is because when I'm not at home, its sooo much easier to study!!!!! I told my family, instead of my son leaving the nest, I did!! (He stays at...

  5. What is really going on? I need help!

    fostercatmom replied to gcupid's topic in Travel

    It used to be that travel nursing was a way to make more money. Not now. Now its to see the country, avoid politics and just have new adventures. The way to make some extra money is to take the...

  6. Help!! How Can I Off the Floor the quickest?

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your ideas. I hadn't thought about the career books. The only thing I know for sure is I really do not want more nursing classes- ever. Thats why I thought Health Informatics would be...

  7. Help!! How Can I Off the Floor the quickest?

    fostercatmom posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have had it with floor nursing. 18 years-I'm done~ take the fork out. I'm going back to school - wanted to go for Informatics. Still not sure if I should get the BSN or straight to the MSN, does it...

  8. She got fired...

    fostercatmom replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Oh My God, I'm laughing so hard... My family thinks I've lost it... Maybe you will suture it back

  9. She got fired...

    fostercatmom replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you people I needed a laugh

  10. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    fostercatmom posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I did not make the physical assessment test. I thought I was doing it just like the video. Guess not! I was wondering what University

  11. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The fun of it is the harder and faster you go, the harder it gets, the things you pull are kind of like pistons. What kills me the most is all the other testing you go through first before you get to...

  12. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    They (CCF)show you a 30 sec video of what the physical assessment (after you pass the knowledge, the psych, the pee and the blood test) is like- basically you are strapped in a chair and have to push...

  13. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    fostercatmom replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use walking New Balance sneakers with the "roll bar", keeps me from falling, which I used to go with all the stops and starts while on the floor. I also get the NB inserts or Red Devil (you put in...

  14. Just had to share...

    fostercatmom replied to 6spdftwtm's topic in General Nursing

    awwww, that was very nice of her, almost beats the candy, wait it does..eye

  15. Visitor Etiquette

    fostercatmom replied to MegEDRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On behalf of that nurse you helped, Thank you, on behalf on the pt's family and the pt, Very Thank you. And from me, shame on you if you DIDN'T help, so Thank you from me, you are a good

  16. Best/Worst Online Schools? Opinions PLEASE!!

    fostercatmom replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Its just nerve wracking to pick a school! I looked at TU Arlington and Ohio U is cheaper, but it always sounds like people have trouble with the processing of their apps, TU is cheap, but there are...

  17. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    fostercatmom replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Me too, one crabby ol'teacher-- 18 years ago! hang in there. Just one patient saying thank you with their eyes or a smile- means more than any

  18. #!@$ I hate cancer

    fostercatmom replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your patient. And I am so grateful you are a nurse. Thank you. You are what we are

  19. Am I too old?? 47 yo- 20 yrs exp'd RN and Informatics

    fostercatmom posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am an ER nurse. I have been a nurse for almost 20 years. I realize I'm getting older and am more likely to get hurt in the ER or ICU than almost anywhere else. I'm over weekends and holidays and...

  20. Am I too old?? 47 yo- 20 yrs exp'd RN and Informatics

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you very much for your replies. I really appreciate the insights. I can make decisions for my patients, but not so much for me. I'll keep taking at least gen ed classes until I figure out what...

  21. When You Hate the Technical Side of Nursing...

    fostercatmom replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    Its not easy to break into, Its a lot of work- usually assigned 20-25 patients and depending on the size of your hospital you may have to get insurance auths, keep the insurance companies updated,...

  22. When You Hate the Technical Side of Nursing...

    fostercatmom replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    case

  23. Am I too old?? 47 yo- 20 yrs exp'd RN and Informatics

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you so much for your reply, I've been through a few implementations as a trainee, then unofficially helped my co-workers, never a "real job", its just where I live, its difficult or long to get...

  24. Am I too old?? 47 yo- 20 yrs exp'd RN and Informatics

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you for your reply, I always kind of thought that nursing was one area that looks and age was not as important. The people that I talked to were all smiles and go for it. Now I'm thinking it was...

  25. older & back to school- for education or money?

    fostercatmom posted a topic in General Students

    I'm almost 47, tired of "the floor". I work in ER, tired of nights, holidays, and weekends. And I do not make a good manager. I do love ER though, but not enough to stay "on the floor". I was thinking...