MNmom3boys

MNmom3boys

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  1. "I'm too young for a living will"

    MNmom3boys replied to somenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is a super old thread, but I'm looking at major surgery in a few days. You can bet your sweet bippy that there will be an advance directive in place and a DNR order on my

  2. Drug Seekers

    MNmom3boys replied to KYARNP's topic in Emergency

    Honestly, in my limited experience, I've gotten fairly good at telling when someone is in pain - there is a look about them, and usually when given the prescribed dose of whatever there is some relief...

  3. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    MNmom3boys replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your immense piece of happiness. (And vast lifestyle change. ) My sons are the greatest joy in my

  4. urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    MNmom3boys replied to ElphabaRN's topic in Orthopedic

    I think this, along w/ pre-existing dehydration, is something that we are seeing in some of our total hip/ total knee patients. We run in D2 1/2NS at 75mL/hr for about the first 24 hours, assuming PO...

  5. The title of "nurse"

    MNmom3boys replied to HeyLush3's topic in General Nursing

    To draw a parallel - I am a CDA - certified dental assistant, just like you are a CNA - certified nursing assistant. Never in my wildest dreams would I refer to myself, or let anyone else refer to...

  6. Creaking Fingers

    MNmom3boys replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    I just had to laugh when I found this thread! I just figured I had loud finger joints, as I had never heard any other professional mention a similar problem. Glad to know I'm not the only one who has...

  7. FT or PT?

    MNmom3boys replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working 64 per pay period, also EO weekend. On my unit there is only two out of fourteen nurses working 72 or more hours. Most of the RNs work less than 64 per pay period. I personally...

  8. Am I crazy???

    MNmom3boys replied to Portigee's topic in General Nursing

    argh - double post, trying to fix quote in first

  9. Am I crazy???

    MNmom3boys replied to Portigee's topic in General Nursing

  10. First day with hospital wide computer charting!

    MNmom3boys replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The second nurse needs to manually enter his/her employee number and password after the first nurse has accepted the dose, route, etc. His/her initals then show up on the EMAR next to the original...

  11. First day with hospital wide computer charting!

    MNmom3boys replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if it gets easier, or if you just get used to it... I remember feeling the level of frustration you are expressing when we did our go-live in April. At least I no longer feel that level of...

  12. I Need Job Leads Please!!

    MNmom3boys replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    North Memorial will be starting another new grad orientation in July - the deadline for application is either very soon, or may have already passed. Both the Star-Tribune and the Pioneer-Press have...

  13. Getting into North Hennipen's nursing program

    MNmom3boys replied to kmariew's topic in General Nursing

    My experience was similar to sam1998. The only thing I would add is that I was very deliberate about being a student of record there when I applied for the nursing program. I had done some of my...

  14. You know when your hospital orientation is terminated when...

    MNmom3boys replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I knew orientation was over when my first night shift on my own (as a new grad) I was informed I was Charge for the

  15. Question for blood bank staff, double reds?

    MNmom3boys replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I have given double reds. Yes, plasma was returned. The amount of time between possible donations was increased from approx. 2 months to approx. 4 months. I didn't notice any additional ill effects as...

  16. Med error and im not even a real nurse yet!!!

    MNmom3boys replied to kknarfs's topic in General Nursing

    You have received good advice here. The only thing I would add is: in the future, you would be very wise to re-check the computer MAR before you give a dose of anything. The printed MAR is only valid...

  17. ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    MNmom3boys replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    this is definitely one of those issuse where i can identify with both "sides". i feel that generally i am well paid for my level of education and current skill set, however there are days when i am...

  18. Katherin Heigl Scrubs

    MNmom3boys replied to modelmama07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a couple pairs of the pants - the ones with the drawstring in the legs. I've only been wearing for a couple months, but the are comfortable and seem to wear and wash well. I think they ride a...

  19. Bethel's RN to BSN program.....

    MNmom3boys replied to freezebabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree. The other option that I'm research is on-line, and I have serious resevations about the lack of "human contact" for my learning style. I think I would also prefer the give and take of a...

  20. Bethel's RN to BSN program.....

    MNmom3boys replied to freezebabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is one of the two options I am considering, although I will not be starting in April. I will be interested to see how the program works for you.

  21. Help with organization

    MNmom3boys replied to megs0310's topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho floor w/ critical care pathways in place for each type of patient we see. This made organizing much easier for me, but what I did was: I typed up a list of things that most patients...

  22. How many nurses had hands-on experience before starting nursing school?

    MNmom3boys replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I did not have nursing experience, although I did volunteer as a Candystripper in high school. But, I was a dental assistant for about 15 years, and so learned some of the technical skills (like...

  23. primary care? staffing ratio?

    MNmom3boys replied to deedah72's topic in General Nursing

    It totally depends on the shift for me - I have done shifts w/ NAs and shifts w/o. The "difficulty" of a given shift for me is more dependant on the acuity of the patients rather than the presence or...

  24. Do you have this in the US?

    MNmom3boys replied to swedishnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our CDU (Can't Decide Unit ) has changed into a "Short Stay/ Tele unit" But, the patient population still seems to be those who are waiting on testing before an admit, waiting for a bed on another...

  25. what kind of watch do you wear?

    MNmom3boys replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Nursemate w/ a leather band. I really appreciate the military time feature, and it has nice big numbers for dimmly lit rooms. Wish it had Indiglo, like a couple other of my watches, but they...