emily_mom

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  1. What is it about Med-Surg?

    emily_mom replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Honestly, it just doesn't interest me. I work Med/Tele/Onc, so I get half of it. I would rather do Med than Surg. Just not my thing. Open to anything....except that.

  2. New Grad sign-on bonus negotiation

    emily_mom replied to sitterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    We've talked about this before here, but do you ever wonder why some places are offering huge sign-ons? Why don't they improve working conditions? They'd have nurses beating down the door! I was...

  3. Nursing and Piercings?

    emily_mom replied to Wuiteroz's topic in General Nursing

    I think it has a lot to do with it. We have an LPN that has the big 80's hair w/ way too much makeup, and I think she loses a lot of credibility as a nurse. She looks like she belongs on a street...

  4. If Martha Stewart was a nurse.....

    emily_mom replied to saintcheryl2002's topic in Nursing Humor

    Linen incontinence pads? chenille slipper socks? rooms painted pink with gingham

  5. Cheating In School

    emily_mom replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    Um, if they cheat through school, do you honestly believe they can pass boards? We talked about this here before, but I'll put in my .02 again. I turned in a cheater. She is still in the program,...

  6. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    emily_mom replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same here! I have to go today. Ish. What kind of sick April Fool's thing is that? But, I should find out when the babe's due, so I guess I'll survive with the squishy feeling all

  7. New Grad sign-on bonus negotiation

    emily_mom replied to sitterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of negotiating for a bonus if they're not advertising. Maybe they don't believe in them (some hospitals don't) or can't afford to give them. Maybe they aren't in a severe shortage...

  8. wellbutrin side effects

    emily_mom replied to NurseJessica's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to add that I took it in the AM and PM (started for 3 days on just AM dose), and it was after that when I started having the bad

  9. wellbutrin side effects

    emily_mom replied to NurseJessica's topic in General Nursing

    For me: VERY dry mouth (so bad that my tongue would be literally stuck to the roof of my mouth in the morning...) Couldn't sleep. At all. And when I did, I ended up with the above. I had to stop...

  10. 2 Nurses needed???

    emily_mom replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Right, but if a patient gives themself the wrong dose, it's their fault. If a nurse gives the wrong dose, it's his/her license. Your last line says it all.

  11. 2 Nurses needed???

    emily_mom replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'll have a Whopper with no pickles

  12. 2 Nurses needed???

    emily_mom replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Simmer down. My God. It IS protocol at my facility (and the two before that), and we all abide by it. What is the difference of 15 seconds to prevent a serious med error? Some nurses don't have...

  13. Sciatica in Pregnancy

    emily_mom replied to AlaskaKat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had sciatica since '95...it comes and goes. When I was pregnant with Emily, I saw a chiropractor every 1-2 weeks. Helped me tremendously! I also got a massage every 3 weeks which was...

  14. pct debate

    emily_mom replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    While they attend a class (at our school anyway), I don't believe they are licensed (just a certificate). Just as you can be a Pharmacy Tech by taking a class via mail. So basically, you're right in...

  15. pct debate

    emily_mom replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that if the pt were to fall and break a hip in the presence of a PCT/CNA, they are responsible (if licensed). If not, it's the RN's butt. If a lawsuit were filed, the RN would...

  16. pct debate

    emily_mom replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I totally agree! But, at this point, I don't think anyone really knows what she is or what she does. However, we do all know where she works... Personally, I wouldn't want an unlicensed and...

  17. pct debate

    emily_mom replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    So you only pass meds that you know about? Don't you think that contributes to med errors as someone else has to go behind you and pass the rest? Why don't you want to know about the other drugs?...

  18. Double entendres

    emily_mom replied to ayemmeff's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl:

  19. why do some nurses forget that they were once students?

    emily_mom replied to geleesa's topic in General Students

    Yay...jello shots! Thanks Heather...pass me a strawberry

  20. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

    emily_mom replied to rileygrl11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just had an oncology pt the other day who's line was 2 years and 3 months old. She was very attentive to sterility when we were drawing on it. Don't blame her...it's her

  21. low census

    emily_mom replied to sheRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had a low census. Tuesday when I left we had 7 people hanging in ACU waiting for a

  22. Anxiety and low self-esteem

    emily_mom replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    PM me if you want to talk. Maybe we can get some lunch or liquor (or both...:)) if you'd like. I'm here for you!

  23. Use of AIR filters on IV infusions

    emily_mom replied to 66nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    All of our IV tubing has air filters. Our IMEDs also have the sensor and will check the line occassionally. Nice, but a pain in the butt at times. If you have one tiny bubble, it will set it off...

  24. Nursing Retention/Award Ideas

    emily_mom replied to Colorado1's topic in General Nursing

    I would love my job more if they gave me a trip somewhere that I can dip my toesies in warm water.....and not a sitz bath....:) I would LOVE that week off....some mental health

  25. Clinical Hours

    emily_mom replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Students

    Let me see, I have had: 12 wks LTC 6 wks OB (more to come) 18 wks Med/Surg 6 wks Med/Tele/Onc (also work in that dept as SNI) 6 wks Psych plus: Clinic days Hospice hours Home health nurse days...