racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    racing-mom4 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Ya I would have rather said explosive diarrhea than that---almost makes me wonder, is she trying to set charge nurse up for hippa violation if that story gets back to

  2. Where to sell textbooks at?

    racing-mom4 replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have bought and sold almost all of my text books at half.com it is very easy to

  3. bone marrow test??

    racing-mom4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok I am not asking for med advice, just a question... My 81 year old grandmother informed me she was having a bone marrow test done next week---I asked why and of course she didnt know, Grandpa was...

  4. Inappropriate ICU transfers

    racing-mom4 replied to BlueEyedRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can totally relate, we get patients all the time that could easily be placed in Med Surg. Then we get pts who may really need ICU but once we get them stable they could go to MS, but they stay....We...

  5. Externship: Early Split!

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

    I always believe honesty is the best policy. You need to be upfront with your nursing mgr and explain to her that your grateful for the opportunity but you were under the impression you would be...

  6. Gifts for references?

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

    A sincere thank you card expressing your excitement for your new job. With promise that will keep in touch and write an open letter to their students about how you got through school and how happy...

  7. WHO not IT

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

    I think it is a generic- neutral saying. You dont want to say "his heart beat is XYZ" implying boy. Or "their heart rate is XYZ"--could imply multiple. So they says "its heart rate is XYZ" Yes I agree...

  8. Have a question about why nursing is a conservative profession.

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

    that is an odd question especially in todays world. When I think of the term conservative nurse, the image that 1st comes to mind is the white dress/hose/shoes and hat who stands up when the Dr enters...

  9. bone marrow test??

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

    Yes I am planning to go, I am hoping Aunt gets a hold of ordering Dr and writes down what he says before the procedure so I can possibly talk her out of it before hand that is...I asked what her WBC...

  10. Novolog Flexpen

    racing-mom4 replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    We use the pens, each pt has an order for insulin has thier own so the isolation issue is not a factor for us. We also stick them twice if need be. Personally I love them. We got them soon after I...

  11. bone marrow test??

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

    Thanks-- I am relived to know that it is not as painful as it appears...that is my main fear for her is the pain. She is very dramatic to say the least and I was dreading the pain I thought it...

  12. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

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

    My all time pet peeve is when I hear the CNAs giving report and they say "mrs smith is up with

  13. bone marrow test??

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

    I did that search and many more--bone marrow test/low sed rate. low hgb/low sed rate...spent lots of time on emedicine and other reputable sites.. etc etc etc. many times. I know the info I am giving...

  14. Partial credit for SATA?

    racing-mom4 replied to jsu102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only had 2 Sata, and on one of them I picked every option. They all seemed to work. I passed in 75 questions.--then again, I swear from what I have learned since I have taken Nclex, I think I got...

  15. A Mean Nurse Verses A Good Don!!!

    racing-mom4 replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

    Wow---I love to hear a happy ending--you all need to throw new DON a

  16. What do you think about a nurse breastfeeding infant at nurse's station during break?

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

    I am just glad it is HER infant!!!--Our hosp does not have on site day care...so our nursing moms go to a nice lactation room with a comfy sofa, fridge, TV and magazines....but if we did have a...

  17. Stylish hospital gowns

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

    I have probably said it more than a dozen times to my patients "you and I would make alot more money if we invented a nicer hospital gown"--looks like someone did. I for one think it is a great idea...

  18. NCLEX Passers - anyone take ATI Predictor??

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

    My school used it and I had a greater than 98% chance of passing, I did in 75 questions. My study group ranged from 95-98 and also all passed. I thought ATI was great for telling you where you were...

  19. Nasty co-workers??

    racing-mom4 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are people. Some I like and some I dont. Some like me and some dont. Just like the rest of the society I probably like 95% of them. Those other 5% I put up with, do my job and dont get...

  20. How long did it take you to complete the RN program?

    racing-mom4 replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    One of the great things about most nursing programs is you can go full or part time. I went part time at the start and then switched over to full time status. Some of my class mates finished their ASN...

  21. The worst part of nursing?

    racing-mom4 replied to SeattleKid09's topic in General Nursing

    For me the worst part is sometimes the duplicate/triplicate charting I must do----we are months away from computer charting, and I am so excited, I really hope it helps. I have said many times, I wish...

  22. Is there any chance that I can not be licensed even I pass the NCLEX?

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

    I am just guessing here, but they probably need to review that your school sent in all of your paper work, and any other admin stuff. Pearson Vue does not give you a lic, they just admin the test and...

  23. Why I like small ER's

    racing-mom4 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    Brandie we just had this discussion over the weekend. I work at a small community hospital, our ER has 12 beds and the ICU 6 and Med Surg 24. We see such a variety--I have had burn patients, a...

  24. I have 2 IV Pitocin Problems I need help with...

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

    I hated math questions in school, I am so happy to be done with them. They always made them much harder in school than what they actually are in the real

  25. NCLEX in Georgia

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

    Get your lic in the state your going to work...Nclex is a national exam, so you can take it anywhere. But you need to send your money into the BON of the state where your new job is. I have an Indiana...