MNmom3boys

MNmom3boys

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  1. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    MNmom3boys replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    You guys totally crack me up! DH (who works on corporate America - no infection control, or danger issues) has stopped wearing his ring for several years. I'm not excited about it, but have dealt with...

  2. Ever pull the wrong med from the right cubie in the Pyxis?

    MNmom3boys replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Usually I find myself taking one tab of what ever, but having typed in (and needing) two. Have always caught it on the second check, but then ya gotta get back in... ETA - OK, I read this wrong after...

  3. Questions about Allina hospitals and North Memorial

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I actually got all the information needed off their website, following the employment opportunites, and the new grad ACE program tabs. http://www.northmemorial.com/employment/newGrads.cfm The links...

  4. Questions about Allina hospitals and North Memorial

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. (I haven't had a real interest in L&D, and actually have one of the dreaded med-surg jobs. ) That being said, let me tell you what I do know, and hopefully some one with more...

  5. HELP Returning to work after 18 years!??

    MNmom3boys replied to goldenlover's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to add my best wishes. Composing a resume even as a new grad was hard enough, and I had only been a SAHM off and on for 9 years. You have a wide variety if experiences that you need to...

  6. Questions.....

    MNmom3boys replied to sarahlh's topic in General Nursing

    That new hospital will be opening in December 2009, as a partnership between Fairview and North

  7. Questions.....

    MNmom3boys replied to sarahlh's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to your first question - yes there is a difference, but it seems to be only a couple dollars, and certainly less than a shift differental. (At least the places that I looked...) In general...

  8. more than nursing professionals wearing scrubs

    MNmom3boys replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about the patch, I've thought about just having all scrubs embroidered (like a lab jacket). I haven't done anything yet, mostly 'cause I've had bigger fish to

  9. more than nursing professionals wearing scrubs

    MNmom3boys replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in General Nursing

    I found this while following links earlier in the thread: http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/action/seabrook_white_dress.html I thought it was an informative article that also gave some history as to why...

  10. Minneapolis, Minnesota area

    MNmom3boys replied to Saalbunch's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the Minnesota area of the board. As a previous poster mentioned there are several hospitals thoughout the metro area. Allina, HealthEast, Fairview and HealthPartners are some of the bigger...

  11. Questions about Nursing Schools.

    MNmom3boys replied to bigbee13's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to your wife on landing her job! I know you had some frustrations there for a while. As for schools for yourself - are you seeking a ADN or BSN? Are you looking for a private or public...

  12. MN NCLEX passing percentage

    MNmom3boys replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!

  13. MN NCLEX passing percentage

    MNmom3boys replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    I passed RN Boards in May w/ about 100 questions. The speed w/ which it was suddenly over (and the computer shut down) was a bit unnerving

  14. Allina System question

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'll keep that in mind for the future. I was very disappointed/frustrated w/ their lack of response, but have already accepted a position @ North. I appreciate the input,

  15. Are you a true Minnesotan?

    MNmom3boys replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Yust found this. Funny stuff donchano. Takideezee!

  16. Age you Graduated

    MNmom3boys replied to sweetiez's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on finishing your program! :balloons: Good-luck on the

  17. Cousin commited suicide..could use some prayers guys

    MNmom3boys replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself, especially w/ your depression issues. My fiance completed suicide over 18 years ago. I've been through some of the emotions and thoughts you...

  18. Please help!!!

    MNmom3boys replied to waterfalls's topic in General Nursing

    You have already received some good feedback here, and I'd like to add a little more. First of all, I found studying using the CD to be very helpful. To me it felt like studying from the CD on the...

  19. Las Veas Convention in March '08

    MNmom3boys replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the link in my post to start. I goggled Nursing Symposium 2008 NV, which will give you further links. ETA - never mind. That PDF is the July one you are refferring to, but still the google...

  20. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    MNmom3boys replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. Hi! My name is MNmom, and I am a popper. But, I usually try to limit myself to my own face. (Mostly 'cause DH, DSs get all defensive...) This story tops them all! I am, however, left wondering...

  21. Nurses GET OUT AND VOTE

    MNmom3boys replied to vivicaq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agreed, and I have participated in/listened to/read many such discussions. My question stemmed from the fact that the OP implied that there was an imment election that we needed to be making...

  22. Las Veas Convention in March '08

    MNmom3boys replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

    DH and I have been there a couple times on business trips. We actually spend more time hiking Red Rock Canyon and other outdoor interests than anything else. Just like anywhere else, you can either...

  23. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    MNmom3boys replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but it doesn't come close to offsetting their "cost"... (Mentally or financially ) Signed, a mother of two

  24. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

    MNmom3boys replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I knew there was a reason I value your feedback so often here! Never stop learning is part of why I went back to school in the first place, spend so much time reading (and asking questions) here, and...

  25. Mantoux?

    MNmom3boys replied to AprilRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    Hey all! I know this thread is old, but wanted to add a new question to it... How common is it to have a bruise at the injection site after a Mantoux test. (NOT a reaction, just a pretty, purple...