MNmom3boys

MNmom3boys

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  1. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    MNmom3boys replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always carry my phone - set to vibrate. I have three sons and a DH who travels constantly. My first priority is always them, then my job. (Which is not to say that I would in any way ever compromise...

  2. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    MNmom3boys replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    I had a post-surgical patient a couple weeks ago who wanted to know how soon he could start "bumping uglies" again w/ his

  3. Coumadin vs. Lovenox after joint replacement

    MNmom3boys replied to natkat2816's topic in Orthopedic

    Ours are all on a Coumadin protocol - very few Lovenox. (Usually only if were previously perscribed, and managed by medical doc, not

  4. nursing/medical shorthand and symbols

    MNmom3boys replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few links on this thread (from the student nurse forum) that you might also find helpful: https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/acronym-help-84212.html HTH! (Hope that helps!

  5. Back to basics

    MNmom3boys replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could even start w/ rechecking cuff placement and tightness and then rechecking w/ the machine. Just last week, in each set of vitals taken by the CNA on a particular pt. the BP was consistently...

  6. Acceptable questions for nursing students to ask?

    MNmom3boys replied to linnywho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would tend to diagree - sexual orientation can have an impact on the patient's needs. (Many newer textbooks have sections on this topic, especially in the context of new families, etc.) ETA - We...

  7. What a way to ring in the new year (part deux; 4 years later)

    MNmom3boys replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    And for future reference - peanut butter takes gum out of small child's hair... (Congrats on your new baby!)

  8. Acceptable questions for nursing students to ask?

    MNmom3boys replied to linnywho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    While I would agree that the questions you have listed are a bit invasive, I know the pyscho-social needs that they are supposed to be assessing where traditionally one of the weakest areas in care...

  9. Living in Minnesota?

    MNmom3boys replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    The school your co-worker was referring to was probably Anoka-Ramsey Community College, and the reason they have no waiting list is that they enroll each new class on a first come first serve basis -...

  10. Allina System question

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    There are several great organizations throughout the Twin Cities. Again, Allina is great, but I think you should at least be aware of some of the other opportunites. Hope this list (which is in no way...

  11. Allina System question

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Not that Allina is not a great place to work - because they are - but why have you ruled out the other healthcare systems and or the independants in the metro

  12. Nurses GET OUT AND VOTE

    MNmom3boys replied to vivicaq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would actually say that it is a responsibility - both to ourselves and our children, and to our ancestors (as referred to in a previous post.) DS17 will be eligible and will be participating in next...

  13. Mulitcultural Nursing- pts and nurses views wanted

    MNmom3boys replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I would also suggest speaking w/ some of the immigrants that you have a relationship w/ and asking about things w/in the American healthcare system that they find confusing or counter to their...

  14. Smoking And Nurses

    MNmom3boys replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    Yep - I always know when he has a pouch in.

  15. Smoking And Nurses

    MNmom3boys replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately (among other reasons) that smell is pretty distinctive and strong as

  16. Night shifts.. moms with young kids..?

    MNmom3boys replied to lvmama's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, you're right! Feel better

  17. For all Us Moms or Wives with Husbands who are Big Kids

    MNmom3boys replied to nurz2be's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just found this today - hilarious! Might I add: Abdicate - when Mom finally gives up hope of ever getting back her pre-pregnancy stomach shape (and/or muscle tone) Coffee - family member on the...

  18. Night shifts.. moms with young kids..?

    MNmom3boys replied to lvmama's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you think that putting your son in daycare while you sleep is bad parenting? Mine are in school while I sleep - is this also bad parenting? If you worked during the day shift he'd need to be in...

  19. Loving my scrubs from Dickies

    MNmom3boys replied to scrubsnhugsRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I adore their uni-sex cargo pants. Elastic in the back, tie in the front w/ lots of pockets - front, back and cargos on both sides. Being "uni-sex" seems to limit the variety of avalible colors, but...

  20. How long did you Lurk before joining allnurses.com?

    MNmom3boys replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I stumbled on the site last fall while doing research for an upcoming job interview. I found lots of helpful and entertaining threads, and indeed spent too much time looking through the humor area...

  21. Help!

    MNmom3boys replied to jbjorn2b's topic in General Nursing

    You are far from the only one doing a switch to a second career. In fact, I think you will find that at 27 (or 30 when you finish) you are young compared to some of us. I have said previously on these...

  22. Anatomy Class

    MNmom3boys replied to belle005's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested by all the different experiences people have had as far as dissection vs. observation and humans vs. varied animals. I think it is facinating that we have had such a wide variation in...

  23. Assertive Communication

    MNmom3boys replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds interesting to me. (But, then my first degree is Business Communications.) I can only imagine that the class would be helpful to you - we spend most of the day communicating in either spoken...

  24. Share Your Saying

    MNmom3boys replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    just some of the few i have collected over the years: [color=#336699]wisdom doesn't come from study, knowledge does. wisdom comes from showing up for life. -unknown [color=#336699][color=#336699]when...

  25. What do you guys during your off-time?

    MNmom3boys replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    This Yankee and my Yankee DH have been watching for years. DH gets to a race annually w/ corporate sponsor. Lucky