racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. codes

    racing-mom4 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    We have a step stool in every room for that purpose. They are wonderful. I have yet to see someone climb on excpet for in the movies, but one time I did have a 400lb + Full Code with Afib/RVR that...

  2. What happens if you mess up?

    racing-mom4 replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    I cant belive your friend could get down the solid meal after the operation--and throwing up for an entire week?? what was it an all you can eat Thanksgiving

  3. juggling motherhood and nursing

    racing-mom4 replied to kgmiller1's topic in General Nursing

    I work a baylor shift. Every weekend 12 hours both days so I work 24 hours but get paid for 36. But I am off

  4. Urgent-Nursing Stories Needed!

    racing-mom4 replied to Shawana's topic in General Nursing

    check out the nursing articles posted on the left side of the screen. There are some gut wrenching tear jerkers in

  5. Dental Cleanings in Long Term Care

    racing-mom4 replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Plaque like you have described will not wash off with water on a damp sponge. It needs to be scraped off by a dentist. Unfortunatly you will see lots of nasty teeth in your future---seems as if going...

  6. Cheating in nursing school?

    racing-mom4 replied to believer4's topic in General Nursing

    I dont look at your scenerio as cheating at all--my study group would would almost always break the study guide down and take a part then re-group a few days later and share what we learned and pass...

  7. Opening a group home???

    racing-mom4 replied to SOS4U's topic in General Nursing

    Our town has a handful of group homes for adults that are mildly mentally challenged and just cant quite live independantly. One of the homes happens to be in my residential nieghbor hood and it...

  8. Opening a group home???

    racing-mom4 replied to SOS4U's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know if the market is there, most unwed moms continue to either live with boyfriend/parents or alone. Society has changed and it is more acceptable..I would think if a teen did become pregnant...

  9. Last question on the NCLEX exam?!

    racing-mom4 replied to kindone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is a myth like so many others that float around. the anticipation is horrible I know. But all you can do now and wait, go for a walk, clean a closet, have lunch with a friend. Hopefully your...

  10. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

    racing-mom4 replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought of another one---pt was extubated on Friday, there had been some discussion amongst daughters on code status prior to intubation. Sunday comes around and after about 50 family members...

  11. I flunked out in my last semester by a tenth of a point!! Please help me..

    racing-mom4 replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    IT is bad enought to flunk but to flunk by a tenth?? OMG I feel sick for you. Here is what I would do, contact your teacher and inquire about looking over all of your past tests---see if there is one...

  12. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

    racing-mom4 replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

    A 50 something year old woman was afraid to hold her sisters hand "I cant afford to catch it right now, I am getting ready to go on vacation next week". Her sister had a stroke. I explained what a...

  13. Cheating in nursing school?

    racing-mom4 replied to believer4's topic in General Nursing

    My school had cheating--in fact an alleged friend of mine actually cheated off me---I had let her look at my paper to "inspire" her to start hers--ya right..and low and behold when it was time to turn...

  14. Healthcare-Bad economy

    racing-mom4 replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    If he wants to pursue health care as a profession than being a CNA is GREAT---if he is only looking for a "job" there are many jobs out there that pay better than being a CNA. McDonalds/CNA pay must...

  15. MRIs & Computer charing...HELP?!?

    racing-mom4 replied to KrystleBleuRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ya know kind of change of topic but I have seen post like this before, people getting flustered by the computer charting..the patient care is the exact same. You still tend to the child in the MRI...

  16. MRIs & Computer charing...HELP?!?

    racing-mom4 replied to KrystleBleuRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think the concern is you cant have metal objects in the MRI

  17. MRIs & Computer charing...HELP?!?

    racing-mom4 replied to KrystleBleuRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why cant you just paper chart while in the MRI area and then once out document any significant changes into the computer. Nothing significant happend in MRI than just document "Patient to MRI, VS...

  18. Healthcare-Bad economy

    racing-mom4 replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe he is a seasonal retail employee and will in fact be laid off after the Holidays, but there are plenty of other jobs out there that will pay more than CNA pay if he is only looking for a pay...

  19. Healthcare-Bad economy

    racing-mom4 replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    He will probably make more in retail---I dont know of any one who is a CNA for the money!!. It is the hardest work you will do for least amount of

  20. newborn staying with readmitted mom

    racing-mom4 replied to Babytalk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many times we have had new moms admited and placed on the MS floor--we have a large amish population and it is easier for mom to keep babe wtih her than have dad horse and buggy it home at night... If...

  21. Hostile patients?

    racing-mom4 replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    physically agressive?? Code strong followed by

  22. Starting LPN school in July... need help!

    racing-mom4 replied to rottencatz's topic in General Nursing

    My thought is this---if you are only staying married to your husband so he can support you through nursing school and then you graduate and divorce him, well thats crappy. If the roles were reveresed...

  23. Medical Marijuana for RN's

    racing-mom4 replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well upon your return if your job asks for a drug test and you test positive the test wont come back and say "was used on this date in this country" it will just be pos/neg. But on the flip side it...

  24. Starting LPN school in July... need help!

    racing-mom4 replied to rottencatz's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to get your RN 1st. THere are more opportunities now for an RN student and I belive more scholarships as well. I managed to go to full time RN school and still work and raise a family...

  25. Medical Marijuana for RN's

    racing-mom4 replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am at a loss of what the medical word is right now--it is the oral pill form of canibas though--given to patients to combat nausea...Marinol maybe?? But a nurse we work with has been on it...