mattsmom81

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  1. Shaving cream bed baths?

    mattsmom81 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Students

    Shaving cream has lanolin, is easy on the skin, loosens dried whatever, and smells good. I can think of worse things to use for light cleansing. The issue in your story is naked patient left alone,...

  2. starting out as a new graduate in a specialty area

    mattsmom81 replied to majva's topic in Nursing Career

    You have already worked this area, so if you like ER and want to remain there go for it.You already have your basics down as a LPN so any specialty would be glad to have you! Good luck..I was a LPN...

  3. DIC Bleeding???

    mattsmom81 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my first patient in DIC, a young woman...and I was terrified I was going to lose her. It was back in the early 80's, at a small hospital, and the young OB GYNand his staff were literally...

  4. DIC Bleeding???

    mattsmom81 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I too am so sorry Renerian...what an awful thing for your

  5. Nurses cannot take orders from MA's, what is your protocol?

    mattsmom81 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think we'll be seeing more and more of this happening with docs having MA's in the office. used to be I WOULD take an order this way, because I knew the office nurse WAS a nurse, and I believed her...

  6. imposter nurse????

    mattsmom81 replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Must be for new grads...my license in Tx was by endorsement in 1981...they have never asked ME for a picture, but I hear now they want fingerprints too both of which are probably good ideas today.

  7. Lexapro

    mattsmom81 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I believe one needs to weigh the stories/ symptoms of side effects with the advice of our counselors/psychotherapists and potential and real benefits. I also know people who tolerated horrid side...

  8. imposter nurse????

    mattsmom81 replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! The board keeps a picture of us on file too which is a great idea...Texas never wanted a pic so it made it easier for identity

  9. imposter nurse????

    mattsmom81 replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Yup I sure learned my lesson ..LOL...sorry my post was kinda off topic but this thread reminded me of the current paranoia out there with increased identity

  10. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    mattsmom81 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How do ya'll handle license renewal? The states I've lived/practiced nursing in have verry specific questions RT mental health. Do you fully disclose and provide statements from your docs about your...

  11. Tookie is putting her toe in the water

    mattsmom81 replied to Tookie's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there Tookie...we missed you and glad to see you back

  12. Unique ways to state the obvious . . . .

    mattsmom81 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Love 'em! :) How about when ER or OR rushes in with a 'FTD delivery' (fixin' to die.) Day shift reports: 'Bed 3's gonna have breakfast with Jesus' (die on my

  13. imposter nurse????

    mattsmom81 replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    One can access license info and last known address at most state board nurse sites...online. I can do it on my PC. Most HRs do this immediately. So...identity theft is more likely and it goes on a...

  14. Do or nurses do pacu after hours?

    mattsmom81 replied to emmijay's topic in PACU

    Wow. All this switching of gears/wearing of many hats on top of the hours you spend at work is just plain unreasonable..sounds like they're just taking advantage of good hearted OR nurses here to be...

  15. Best places for LPN's to make a good salary and able to buy country property

    mattsmom81 replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with LVNRRT. Prices for land in Texas are very reasonable if you don't mind a bit of commute to work. Texas is a HUGE state so we got used to long drives there...LOL! Now we live in...

  16. Dating Patients

    mattsmom81 replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Laurakoko, you handled things pefectly 'right' and I'm happy for you ! Thanks for sharing your story and I'm sure nobody here faults you. :) Those who risk charges of unprofessional and unethical...

  17. where are the nursing shortages?

    mattsmom81 replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    From all the replies here it seems that nurses 'appear' to be needed in numerous areas of the country, or is it just that they are ADVERTISING the need ? OR are they really using using a 'shortage'...

  18. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    mattsmom81 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I see from the above posts that impaired nurses may only get a second chance IF they have a peer assistance program in their corner. Good luck to all of you. My nurse attorney was able to help me...

  19. "VIP" pts

    mattsmom81 replied to nursie nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We used to have a nurse on this forum (Las Vegas..haven't seen her awhile) who worked around lots of celebrities and had to learn to 'cater' to them, and work with their spoiled personalities. She...

  20. LOL- quit or be fired, part II

    mattsmom81 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned...particularly a woman in a management role, unfortunately. They want nurses to revolve their entire life around the workplace in too many cases. Hopefully your...

  21. The Know-It-All nurse

    mattsmom81 replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is likely her plan ..she doesn't want to be bothered...at least not at this moment. Docs do this too, unfortunately.. I've learned to ask 'Do you have time to answer a question about----?',...

  22. 10/10 pain..venting!

    mattsmom81 replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency

    LOL. yes...and when they try to tell you how to give it ie 'fast' you KNOW they are looking for the euphoric rush...they are

  23. Family visitation in ICU

    mattsmom81 replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    HUGS to you leslie...I agree, there is something about losing our Moms and it stays with us for years. it has been several years past now for me, and it is still emotional. I wish you peace as well, I...

  24. Family visitation in ICU

    mattsmom81 replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    HUGS to you leslie...I agree, there is something about losing our Moms and it stays with us for years. it has been several years past now for me, and it is still emotional. I wish you peace as well, I...

  25. Family visitation in ICU

    mattsmom81 replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    Leslie I had a similar event with my own Mom...huge dose of chemo for lung ca with liver mets, something ruptured internally, she 'blew up' also. We elected NOT to intubate her, and made her comfort...