MNmom3boys

MNmom3boys

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  1. Do LPN's get pinned?

    MNmom3boys replied to mamunsey's topic in General Nursing

    Both my Mom and Aunt have pins from their LPN programs. I have my Aunt's LPN pin. (She was also my Godmother, died post-MVA years ago.) I thought about using her pin for my pinning ceremony, as we had...

  2. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    MNmom3boys replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    While some of what you are saying is true, you are glossing over the amount of time and research that is required to get the type of returns from individual stocks for the amount of return that you...

  3. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    MNmom3boys replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    While that can certainly be true in some fiscal quarters (see Tweety's post), it is highly economically unsound NOT to contribute to a 401/403 (and/or advise others not to) when many employers match...

  4. Nurses GET OUT AND VOTE

    MNmom3boys replied to vivicaq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did I miss something? Local elections were last month, national next year. What I am

  5. "Thanks For Caring!!!"

    MNmom3boys replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Feel free! "Everyone is entitled to my opinion" is the best part of posting here, speaking up at PTO meetings at children's school, staff meetings at work,

  6. "Thanks For Caring!!!"

    MNmom3boys replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    On second thought - poor choice of words, considering context of the thread... :trout: I meant to say - I respond to them like they are really interested in my feedback. Perhaps that is just my...

  7. "Thanks For Caring!!!"

    MNmom3boys replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    And I totally get that! But, (Mary SunShine here ) I always respond to them (Are you finding everything OK?) like they care, also. Anyway, loved the despair site. Rant

  8. "Thanks For Caring!!!"

    MNmom3boys replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I can see/ read your frustration, I am left wondering what you want management to say or do differently so that you feel that their communications are genuine. (Obviously, this can be hard to do...

  9. Night Shifters....How do you stay rested?

    MNmom3boys replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This one made me laugh! DH would not try this, but I know other who will... I'll have to keep it in mind... Anyway, to OP - other poster have mentioned other threads, and I agree that there are...

  10. How do you keep your nursing practice current?

    MNmom3boys replied to Djuna's topic in General Nursing

    umm... Because we are. To OP - I am still fresh out of school, so haven't worried a lot about this yet for my nursing licence. But, I've had several years of maintaining my dental assisting...

  11. In this place....

    MNmom3boys replied to la bellota's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! I couldn't verbalize what I was thinking last night when I read the essay, but this covers it very well. You will do well with this amount of compassion and

  12. Nursing Implications question!

    MNmom3boys replied to daisybasket48's topic in General Nursing

    I am parenting a suspected Marfan's patient, so probably have a slightly more "Momma" than "RN" take on this one. But, that being said, this post is on the right track. Other things to be aware of...

  13. Interview on Friday (women lurkers feel free to post)

    MNmom3boys replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    :rotfl: Glad to hear it went

  14. Nursing as a Science and Religious Consideration in Healthcare

    MNmom3boys replied to MQ Edna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    BTW - (as per normal, thought of this after I posted...) I would also submit that nursing is an art as well as a science. And part of that "art" is showing compassion for those we are caring for...

  15. Nursing as a Science and Religious Consideration in Healthcare

    MNmom3boys replied to MQ Edna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think Tweety nailed it on the head w/ the "patient centered holistic care" A patient's beliefs are are part of them, and directly shape how they react to events in their lives - those morals,...

  16. Another one bites the dust......Nurse Kevorkian strikes again!

    MNmom3boys replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Tazzi!! You are having such a hard time with this new specialty! Between hospice patients and wound care patients... I did a six week rotation in Home Health, and know that it's challenging enough...

  17. Tuition reimbursement !?

    MNmom3boys replied to Jogirl's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to be reading your post differently than everyone else, so forgive me if I am off the mark here. You appear ready to start a nursing program and are currently not employed by an medical...

  18. Interview on Friday (women lurkers feel free to post)

    MNmom3boys replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    So how did it go? And what did you wear? (Was that girlie enough for ya?

  19. It's easy: Tamper with things and EXTEND your STAY!

    MNmom3boys replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I will assume that you are aware that some people can have a horrendous reaction to the dressings placed over PICC sites. (I took care of a gal with hyperemesis that had such a severe reaction to the...

  20. heavy lifting

    MNmom3boys replied to nads786's topic in Men in Nursing

    Had to laugh when I ran across this today. I've often wondered if they could film the job (nursing, in any form) for HIPPA reasons, but it certainly would be educational for the average

  21. Interview on Friday (women lurkers feel free to post)

    MNmom3boys replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    :yeahthat: If you currently live in the area you will probably have a better feel for this than we will, along with the call to HR (which will give you the feel for the "corporate climate") as...

  22. Bipolar nursing student

    MNmom3boys replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

    Not having dealt w/ the diagnosis personally, I can't give you a lot of personal advice. (However, I do have family members and have taken care of patients w/ BPAD.) My suggestion is simply this:...

  23. Bipolar nursing student

    MNmom3boys replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is jumping on you, and your concerns for some people w/ a bipolar diagnosis are valid. However, what you need to realize is that there are many people - diagnosed and undiagnosed...

  24. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    MNmom3boys replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Good for her - and you. Best wishes and good-luck to both of you as you advance through school and into your

  25. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    MNmom3boys replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Agreed, and blue is pretty intuitive. (Code blue, et al) However, what about confusion for travelers, new hires, nurses working for two (or more) healthcare systems, etc. that may be used to a...