Spidey's mom ADN, BSN, RN

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    A color run????

    Spidey's mom replied to palli's topic in School

    Maybe getting medical advice from a local ENT or lung specialist is a good idea for the school. I'd be concerned with liability. (I'm not usually a Debbie Downer . . . just the last few days have...
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    Sweet, Honey

    Spidey's mom replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I had the same nursing instructor! And so I never use "pet" names for patients. However, they can call me sweetie or honey if they wish. As long as they aren't that creepy
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    Sweet, Honey

    Spidey's mom replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    This doesn't bother me with co-workers or friends. My grandparents were from the South and I grew up hearing this. I don't do it but it doesn't faze me. But yeah, that car salesperson example was...
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    5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

    Spidey's mom replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't chastise patients directly for not knowing specific medical information. You missed the point here. In the break room, behind closed doors, we share funny stories. Or here, on allnurses. No...
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    ANA New Membership: Join or shred?

    Spidey's mom replied to nursewall-e's topic in General Nursing

    You beat me to it! I agree and don't think you have to join a nursing organization to be a nurse. Of course, I am a member of CHAPCA - because I work as a hospice nurse, go to their state...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    Spidey's mom replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    This is good advice. Recent research is showing that cutting calories or carbs, not exercise, is the key to losing weight so making healthier choices is important. Not that it isn't good to...
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    May I have your attention please?

    Spidey's mom replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Oh . . . my . . . gosh! I was just stopped in the hallway at our LTC facility by a woman who asked "Are you still the school nurse?". When I said no, she said "But you were, right? So, I need to ask...
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    New job and found out I'm pregnant

    Spidey's mom replied to HannahLouise's topic in Nursing Career

    The is one of the very important conversations couples should have before they even consider getting engaged. If they are not in agreement about whether a woman would work after having a baby, then...
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    Another student death

    Spidey's mom replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Very sorry to read this. It is heartbreaking, especially to witness the event.
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    5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

    Spidey's mom replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That one always made me smile. Dad or mom would ask
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    Dilemma - family as a possible patient on my unit

    Spidey's mom replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a small, rural community as well with one hospital. I know just about everyone. This is normal for me. Now that I work in hospice, it can be even more personal since I've had family...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Spidey's mom replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I should have added that as well. Our unit clerks are called ward clerks and they do paperwork/computer entry only and answer phones. No patient care. And they don't take medical orders from...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Spidey's mom replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Just as an aside, I've always been fascinated by how differently things run in other states/hospitals. Only the RN or LVN can check blood glucose. We have CNA's here who do vitals and personal
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    Night shift exhaustion?

    Spidey's mom replied to 1RRT's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think, just to be safe, go see your physician for a check up. Sometimes the exhaustion can be more than working night
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    New York RN moving to Houston- tips and recommendations please

    Spidey's mom replied to courage2care's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not a Texan but I will say that my son was treated at MD Anderson and I was very impressed with the entire facility. If they are on a hiring freeze, it certainly wouldn't hurt to put your...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Spidey's mom replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely what I would go
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Spidey's mom replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the folks who say document this behavior for a couple of weeks. And yes, go up the chain of command. Personally, if I asked a unit clerk or other staff member to do something, and they...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Spidey's mom replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Our Easter Break (sorry, old school habit) . . .Spring Break isn't until April. Here's a pink smilie . . . I still don't have anything pink to
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    Need help with nursing diagnosis

    Spidey's mom replied to MaNeTri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm thinking the OP is using a clever way to tell us of her own predicament in life . . . ? Welcome to
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    Communication Discrimination

    Spidey's mom replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've seen many threads here and other discussions on the internet talking about "black-sounding" speech and how unprofessional it is to revert to that way of speaking at work. So, flipping the script...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    Spidey's mom replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had to google it too . . . I'd never heard of it. As to the OP, I haven't ever donated to a GFM. But I have helped out personally with money or other things when people needed help. I'm just not a...
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    I just want to be a stay at home mom!

    Spidey's mom replied to Lavendergal's topic in General Students

    You and I must be siblings. I had the same experiences. I'm not judging you. When you are divorced, have 5 kids, and their bio-dad is a flake, the best thing for your kids would be to stay single....
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Spidey's mom replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right. I've been out of L&D nursing for about 8 years. Anecdotal; I notice that some younger women seem to not understand that having a baby changes your life. You don't get...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Spidey's mom replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI regarding SIDS; it isn't
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Spidey's mom replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Co-sleeping is on topic by the way as it has to do with breastfeeding as well. I'll link the older thread (2005! I've been here awhile) I found and one of the posts I had there....