ragingmomster

ragingmomster BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Giving meds in a timely manner

    ragingmomster replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    pre-pouring scares me... On another note, after working ltc for a decade I can say that in the past I have pushed for, and gotten time changes for lots of meds. Administration particularly likes the...

  2. Challenge: 25 Words or Less

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

    3 admissions in 8 hrs, 9 pt total, co-worker slacker, refuse to hear whining, what lunch? can't wait for

  3. How much does information change over the years?

    ragingmomster replied to mishayla96's topic in General Nursing

    Change and how...keep them to laugh at when you compare them to your new textbooks. Best

  4. Snow emergency excuse?

    ragingmomster replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    The last really bad storm I was working for the county jail. The sherrif called on his friends in emergency management and many of the staff caught rides down the highway with plows. When the plow...

  5. reporting drug use during pregnancy

    ragingmomster replied to nc-nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just finished a public health paper based on laws here in MA. As a licensed nurse I am considered a mandated reporter. Any abuse I see whether it is in a facility, or in a supermarket, I am...

  6. Controversial Proposals Phase II

    ragingmomster replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    "My point is, there are some top notch ADN nurses here and our program cranks out 100% pass rates on the NCLEX-why should we be grandfathered? Our program is working. Why should we HAVE TO HAVE BSN's...

  7. Controversial Proposals Phase II

    ragingmomster replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wow, I can see lots of continuing conversation here. As an LPN who just completed my BSN, I can see both sides of the issue I think. And as a nurse who just accepted a job in Greenville, I hope...

  8. Are you nursing where you thought you'd be?

    ragingmomster replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN and have worked LTC, PH (jail) and now M/S. I started out not caring, and grew to have a passion for OB. I have a job starting in OB after I take my NCLEX RN, (new grad, BSN) and hope to...

  9. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    ragingmomster replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    As a December grad I have no way of knowing what will happen in May because they treat us like mushrooms until April. Meanwhile, no matter what we asked for, the school of nursing would not agree to...

  10. Nnoc

    ragingmomster replied to lee1's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm in MA and have never heard of this.

  11. Sick nurse goes to ER

    ragingmomster replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, makes me feel good I have not gone to the ER where I work. I am taking a day off (called in with the flu) to go to the MD's office to complain about 5 days of stomach pain. I may get better...

  12. Let's Have Some Fun!

    ragingmomster replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    As a life long student, :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I am in it for the many "LEARNING

  13. Calling All LPN's

    ragingmomster replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing

    Did you take the early notification option by e-mail or web? I have heard it only costs something like $8 and am wondering if it is worth it. Let us know as soon as you know, but 75 questions sounds...

  14. Nurses wearing white

    ragingmomster replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    I have had this problem in the past and we overcame it when the facility refused to replace all our uniforms at their cost. Until they were willing to pay for the uniforms, we stayed in colors....

  15. Team Interview

    ragingmomster replied to JNT'smom's topic in General Nursing

    I walked into a team interview in November. I faced 6 employees around a conference table and just made sure I had my list of questions ready to ask them! Most of the time the team members are not...

  16. Calling All LPN's

    ragingmomster replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, we were told as long as we were scoring 75-76 consistently, we would be okay. I am sure you will do fine. Good

  17. med error inservice

    ragingmomster replied to nursejosie's topic in General Nursing

  18. anyone regret going LPN then bridge program route?

    ragingmomster replied to Boston-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as an LPN, and just finished my BSN. NCLEX soon, I hope. I have heard this question time and again over the last 15 years. It depends... are you living at home with parents or in...

  19. HELLLLOOOOO --- HELP with HIPAA

    ragingmomster replied to Chris MacTyler's topic in General Nursing

    HIPPA makes me look like (or sound like) the bad guy every day that I go to work. Patient families don't understand that I cannot, BY LAW, give out information over the phone. I very politely...

  20. Come Play the Build a Better Hospital Game!

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

    Just one small request please. Power outlets where I can always reach them. How about hanging from overhead like in a manufacturing

  21. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    ragingmomster replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, never heard of this one. Indications anyone? Never mind, I went back and read the WHOLE

  22. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    ragingmomster replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be dreaming of rectal bags tonight, I have never seen one but they sound

  23. Most dreaded Dr.'s orders

    ragingmomster replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

  24. DNR means Do Not Treat

    ragingmomster replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Admitted an acute MI to the surgical floor last night. Troponin 6.6 with a BNP of over 2500. But since she is a DNR, rather than transfer someone out of tele, or ICU, we'll just put her on the...

  25. Should I take NClex, HELP!!

    ragingmomster replied to BJohnsonNU80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Brian, Good Luck. What kind of prep did you get before you finished school? I am up here on the North Shore and we got tested at the end of every semester to see where we stood in relation to NCLEX...