altomga ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN

Interventional Pain Mgmt NP; Prior ICU and L/D RN

Nurse Practitioner Looking to expand my Career

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    New Grads verses seasoned R.N.s

    altomga replied to the ole filly's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, the hospital I work at doesn't appear to appreciate experience one bit. They are always bringing in new grads and treating them the same. Although it seems like the more you do and the...
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    NCSBN review course

    altomga replied to amanda44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did not take an online review, but did take a review course that was offered in my area. I find it helpful somewhat in reviewing things that were taught early in the program that you might have...
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    nurse hurt in line of duty

    altomga replied to tonchitoRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear about this awful tragedy. A helicopter at the facility I worked at had a crash years ago and killed everyone on board. We will keep the nurse, family of the crew and all co-workers...
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    I am pregnant!

    altomga replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS lady_jezebel !!!! I did not find it hard to work up to my due date (I work step-down ICU)....yes more frequent bathroom breaks, had to put my feet up b/c swelling, morning sickness (and I...
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    Magnet hospital increasing pt/nurse ratios

    altomga replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Magnet status...good idea, but a crock of *^@$ for the hospital I work at...I don't think your hospital is thinking in the "magnet" way either for nurse satisfaction. The facility I work at just had...
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    need help deciding

    altomga replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    I hated math too...big time!!! LVN VS RN......Now I am a RN, but that was my decision...it took me 6yrs (I also have children.)....I liked only having my nursing course to worry about and no pre-reqs...
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    I am so UNHAPPY!!!

    altomga posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am at a loss....I have been on the same floor for @ 6yrs now and it has gone to hell in a hand-basket! I feel like I work with a bunch of 2yo's, no enforcement by managment it seems, but yet we are...
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    I am so UNHAPPY!!!

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    yes there is more than one facility and that it what I am looking into right now...I already drive 40min to where I work now so what it another 20min or so right??? I work at the hospital in...
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    I am so UNHAPPY!!!

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to nix the extra shift, but unfortunately "they" will flex you up to fill holes. The student loan won't pay my bills or feed my 3 children unfortunately. And the hospital only has...
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    What does your post name reflect about you?

    altomga replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine isn't the most original from the way I got it, but I guess it is for putting it together....It is my 3 children's names put together for an Acronym...(couldn't get one jealous now: :) )....And it...
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    Maternity Scrubs

    altomga replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I only worked as a nurse with my 3rd pregnancy, but I was not going to pay those prices for something that I was only going to wear for "X" amount of time...I wore maternity stretch pants and...
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    Charge Nurse Role

    altomga replied to emily_rn_03's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility the charge nurse is the supervisor of the unit...that includes making staffing assignments, patient assignments, assisting staff when needed, answering questions, enforcing policy and...
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    107.1!

    altomga replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    The highest temp I have ever seen on a patient was just under 110 F...RECTALLY...probably got higher, but the family requested that the cooling blanket be turned off after I explained the whole temp...
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    LPN 'schools' in North Carolina?

    altomga replied to Snakum's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am not sure where you live at in NC, but the Community college in Washington, NC has a LPN program. Don't give up...Maybe you could go under search on the net? Good
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    Does your hospital "lock down" after visiting hours????

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    A BIG THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE RESPONDED!! HOW I HOPE SOMETHING GETS ACCOMPLISHED...but you know how it is.....a wait and see game...(probably faster to watch molasses run up-hill!)..
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    Does your hospital "lock down" after visiting hours????

    altomga posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a question...I was wondering how many of you work at a hospital that actually does not allow visitors in after visiting hours is over?? I mean do they lock the doors, turn off pt phones, only way...
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    frequency of PICC line drsg change

    altomga replied to rileygrl11's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Ours is every 3 days and
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    Does your hospital "lock down" after visiting hours????

    altomga replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there guys...I need your help again...my facility is finally having a meeting about ???possibly looking into the locking down issue..... here is the thing...I need some more ammunition....anymore...
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    Pickle Jar

    altomga replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is such a moving story!!
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    Why are nursing students so completely disrepected?

    altomga replied to agent's topic in General Students

    MED students get respect??? Oh man do you have that wrong....they get plenty of humilation where I work at....maybe more of put in there place (some have the "I know it all" attitude) Nursing students...
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    But I have little kids!

    altomga replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you for ranting (as you called it)....I DO have kids, but I work christmas....yes I do try to get off on X-mas eve (simply b/c I live 1hr away from the hospital and the kids would be...
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    reusing in-line suction catheters

    altomga replied to CRHSrn's topic in General Nursing

    DISGUSTING!!!!!! That is improper no matter how you look at it....REPORT
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    Male Nurses Discrimination

    altomga replied to Boomer Sooner's topic in General Nursing

    We only have one male nurse on my unit at this time, but there have those that have come and gone. I haven't personally seen any discrimination against them myself. I don't give a second thought...
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    Retaining senior staff? What a Concept!

    altomga replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    What a great Thread!!!! I am so happy to see that I am not alone when getting upset about the "new grads/hires" getting bonuses and relocation assistance while the loyal employee's get......???????...
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    Elderly patients: First name or Mr/Mrs?

    altomga replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the patient to me. Sometimes it is MR/MRS...other times it is Miss Mary, Mr. Ted....sir/maam....and yes, with some of the patients that are frequent flyers we call them by their first...