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racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. should i start in LTC?

    racing-mom4 replied to december2905's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Look into an Extended Care unit at a hosp. THey are usually filled with the elderly if that is the area your wanting to work in. LTC/Nursing home nurses are almost totally autonomous and only have...

  2. Race during report.

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

    Unless they dont speak english I dont mention the race. If they dont speak English I will say for example they are spanish and have do not understand a bit of English--good luck. How odd she would...

  3. Who made the mistake (if anyone) and what should be done?

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

    A good apology is very valuable and in my opinion not used enough--do I personally think you need to apologize--no, but apparently the people involved feel that you do, and to be the better person I...

  4. Interprete Lab/Tests resutls to patients

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

    I will and do give the family lab results if I know them and understand them. I have told family of trop levels, but 1st I explain what all can raise a trop level. I also will report of WBC is...

  5. Recommendations for another class??

    racing-mom4 replied to kgle's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Lots of options for you. If you want an easy A, take a dance class or some phys ed class--you will need something like that for your BSN anyways... If you want to actually learn somehting that will...

  6. Dreadlocks?

    racing-mom4 replied to tabatheena's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Honest and critical as ever right?? OK dont do it, and here is my thoughts--Personally I could care less if the person taking care of me or my student or my employee has dreadlocks---but then again I...

  7. Which state would be ideal for me??

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

    Indiana is cheap cost of living state---we have great lakes and the Colts!! We also have 4 true seasons...we get snow, but not that

  8. How Do You Do it FINANCIALLY?? Nervous about entering Nursing School!

    racing-mom4 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    If you want it badly enough it can be done---I also had a ton of expenses, 4 kids with expensive hobbies will do that to you... I took every scholarship/grant I could find and then took out loans. It...

  9. Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

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

    I have given a Geodon IM through a pair of slacks before--is it common--heck no in fact I hope I never have to exp a night like that night again!!! As far as the diabetics who give them selves insulin...

  10. Crap, I should've paged the MD.

    racing-mom4 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I dont leave a post it note as those can fall off or disapear--I just write in the progress notes and date and sign it. If I do talk to the Dr in the night and he gives a new order I will even tell...

  11. Berevement gifts for parents

    racing-mom4 replied to pedsnurse9's topic in General Nursing

    I could not think of anything more personal than a heartfelt hand written condolence card stating personal stories or things (A silly smile or pretty eyes) about thier child. Along with any photos you...

  12. I yelled at another nurse.

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

    Her attitude was outrageouse, and I dont remember what it was she yelled at me for, something trivial though---she had not exp life yet, that was the point, yes she graduated school and passed her...

  13. Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

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

    Would I feel comfortable? No, but would I if I had to, yes. I would though make sure I visited on a regular basis, kept thier room homey looking and always kept out a big dish of candy for the...

  14. 7p-730a

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

    I am doing it now with a 5 year old,10 year old and 2 teens who drive---but I cant count on them as they work and play sports and I really only see them when they bless us with thier presense at...

  15. I yelled at another nurse.

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

    Good for you...if more people would put Ms.Drama in her place your facility would be a better place. Once when I was a CNA I had a brand new RN give me a boat load of grief for something so trivial...

  16. How did your hospital handle September 11th?

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

    I would like to read those old postings as well---maybe the mods can work on that and have some sort of tribute in September and bring those posts back up. I was not in the medical field then,I was...

  17. Perpetuating the myths

    racing-mom4 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    WOW---My nurse as a profession teacher, the one who gets us ready for Nclex told us the "random 265" theory..I really belived it and had my self convinced when I took Nclex if it went to 265 then it...

  18. Cafeteria for Night Shift

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

    Ours closes at 6:30pm on the dot and most food is put away by 6:15pm. Really makes night shifters feel loved!!! Once a month they will stay open all night and have hot food breakfast buffet, that is...

  19. needs your opinion?

    racing-mom4 replied to steff18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Every one is different but I know what worked for me was doing a TON of questions. I did well over 3000 questions in a 3 week span. It was not that I was learning anything new per say, but I was...

  20. non nursing side jobs

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

    I work in the high performance enginering world..the company I work for makes corvettes and other late model sports cars go faster---cause you know a new corvette just does not go fast enough... It...

  21. Nurse is marrying former patient's husband

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

    I think there was a Lifetime movie with this exact same plot a couple years ago. Both adults--every one should stay out of

  22. 100% Total Tuition Reimbursement

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

    So your going to search every hospital in the entire country!!?? Sounds like a lot of research for someone who should be focusing on graduation then nclex...lWouldnt it be easier to narrow down 2 or 3...

  23. Warning: changing the date of NCLEX

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

    The same thing happened to a fellow nurse I work with, she didnt not study--went into denial of sorts and the day before her sched 0800 test she called to resched. She called at 0900 and the rule is...

  24. Do You Announce That You're a Nurse?

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

    I wear a charm on my necklace with the RN symbol. I dont know how long I will wear it for. I paid 19.99 for it off ebay and in turn took off my diamond/ saphire pendant. I know--some day soon I will...

  25. Getting your need from someone else.

    racing-mom4 replied to Pocahontas98_21's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell us no one is asking you to "assist" in filling this