racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. What is it with family members?

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

    I can so relate--I had a family member last week insist on taking husbands bi-pap off and standing him next to bed---so he could regain his strength!!! this was at 0500. His sats would drop to low 70s...

  2. I want an honest opinion of this crap

    racing-mom4 replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    THe only thing good that may come of this, is that "crazy"woman and her rude husband will most likely never set foot in your hospital again!!! You have every right to be ticked off, but you know...

  3. Failing Last Semester of NSG school ... HELP

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

    If your working-cut back as much as you can. If your socializing with friends. STOP, If you cant miss an episode of Desperate Housewives, un plug your TV. You are in the final stretch. You say your...

  4. Pets at work

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

    i DID a clinical at a LTC that had 2 fat resident cats and staff was allowed to bring thier dogs to work with them, 1st they had to pass a vet check of course. The only rule was the dogs needed to be...

  5. Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

    racing-mom4 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    One time I signed my sons field trip permission slip with RN behind my name...totally accidently of course, I always sign 1st initial last name and it was Monday mornig at 0730 I had worked Sat/Sun...

  6. Dealing with Rude Nursing Instuctor

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

    I had in my opinion one of the WORST clinical insructors of all time...this alleged teacher was known to just out and out lie to cover herself. I tried following chain of command but that did nothing...

  7. HIV positive patient and safety

    racing-mom4 replied to littleone0031's topic in General Nursing

    THink how many patients you may have or will take care of that have HIV that you dont even know about??? Standard precautions just like you would with any other

  8. I'm disappointed tonight.

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

    So why are you disappointed? Or is it just that you are dispapointed in the rest of the nursing staff?? Take it easy on yourself, you did the absolute best you could given the circumstances. I am...

  9. How to Find Staffing Guidlines

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

    I dont understand why the Dr wouldnt/couldnt write that order? We have Drs who will write 1:1 care. One of our Docs may be the exception though as he totally rocks, one time one of his pts was...

  10. I'm disappointed tonight.

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

    Just out of curiosity, did you end up doing what needed done then? I was confused in your post, did you chart you did a task you did not

  11. What to do?

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

  12. Shift Hours?

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

    I work every weekend either Sat-Sun 7 to 7 or Fri-Sat 7-7. I can do days or nights, but they have to be on the weekend, every weekend and I get paid for 36 hours for only working 24. I also get full...

  13. Smelly co-worker

    racing-mom4 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You have asked mgmt and they did not do it...if it is bothering you then you owe it to her to tell her. Who knows Maybe she will say yes I know, I have XYZ condition, then at least you will know what...

  14. Tie a knot on pt's bed keeps them alive for your shift??

    racing-mom4 replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard roll them to thier Left side and they will pass quicker. I have tired it, but dont know if they passed any quicker or not...I am a firm beliver in hearing is the last thing to go and to...

  15. Will I get fired?

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

    I cant even tell from your post if your a nurse or not---why would your mother suggest you do that? Why is Dr giving you orders to "clean patient" was he dirty and you didnt know it? Why didnt you...

  16. Smelly co-worker

    racing-mom4 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Honesty is the best policy, with tact of course. I would want to be told if I was smelling. Just pull her aside in private and say something like "Kay I am sure your not aware of it, but in close...

  17. Relationships Ruined by Nursing...

    racing-mom4 replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in General Nursing

    Take a step back emotionally right now and get through school. The stresses of nursing school are only something other students and nurses can relate too. I remember my husband saying "Nursing is 1...

  18. how much is too much

    racing-mom4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK I know there have been many threads lately on how much extra work nursing staff now does, but my god where is the limit? Here is what I have seen in the past few years. CNA's we dont have them....

  19. skunk smell??

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

    I have never sniffed under my own arms in front of another person!! she needs a psych consult. Dr may need it spelled out for him as he may be too busy to read between the lines of she claims she has...

  20. how much is too much

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

    I dont get the bucket of coal comment?? Seeing your 46 I hope you never had to sharpen your own needles!! but I get your point. Thanks--it is true, it could be worse..I am just griping as the extra...

  21. skunk smell??

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

    Could you smell it? Was it really that bad---as if it is in her mind so bad she is avoiding public places out of fear, she may need a psych

  22. I finally graduate, pass the NCLEX, and get a job...

    racing-mom4 replied to crunchymomx3's topic in General Nursing

    I know it doesnt help right now, but know that things seem to happen for a reason. Maybe he will get a better job? Worse case scenerio he will make a good meal every night AND do the laundry while...

  23. Nursing? May not have any other choice.

    racing-mom4 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    If that was the case every one would switch jobs every 30 days... This is going to be my last post on this thread because I am finding myself getting frustrated...but come on. Your 38. Do you know any...

  24. Nursing? May not have any other choice.

    racing-mom4 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I will enjoy reading your posts as you progress through school as if you are having this much doubt now, and have such requirements as "I only want to do ER" "I dont like pushy teachers" "I dont like...

  25. After the nclex exam did your screen...

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

    Never heard of a grey screen. There are some crazy nclex rumors/myths out there. Try not to read to much into them. Best of