racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. Help explain NCLEX to family....

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

    I just explained it to my husband and kids as my final, final. With out passing I could not work as a nurse. I also let my kids know how much I had to pay to take it, and I couldnt take it twice, so I...

  2. "NEVER Events"

    racing-mom4 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Delirium??? thats half my patients....Bring on the ativan. ---for me!!!

  3. Best NCLEX study book?

    racing-mom4 replied to baceball6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry you did not pass. It sounds like you worked really hard and I am sure your extremely frustrated. Knowing that you took all 265 it makes me think you were right there, right on the edge....

  4. Can nurses with MRSA work?

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

    Funny how we test ALL of our patients for MRSA upon admission, yet they dont test us...I would be willing to bet if they tested the staff they would have to let half the staff

  5. "NEVER Events"

    racing-mom4 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree we shouldnt nor do we cath our patients to make our jobs easier, but last week I had an 87 year old with a fractured pelvis, who cried and whimpered in pain every time we tried to put her...

  6. "NEVER Events"

    racing-mom4 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    As of June 1st if one of our patients in the hospital with a catheter gets a UTI, medicaide/medicare will not pay for the tx of the UTI. Soooo that means no more caths for us unless totally--totally...

  7. MY NCLEX story - may answer some questions

    racing-mom4 replied to C. Rosella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too feel like you dont need to panic. If you do the work and prepare, you can do it, you spent years taking nursing exams, this is just one more. You made it out of nursing school and that alone is...

  8. Nursing School Books

    racing-mom4 replied to jst81161's topic in General Nursing

    Go to half.com I bought and sold all my nursing books there for a fraction of the price. THis is prime time to buy for next Fall too, as the folks who just passed thier boards are packing up thier...

  9. baby with a stiff back

    racing-mom4 replied to babygirl66733's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THis is something that mom needs to discuss with her childs Dr. Thanks for being so concerned but this is nothing we can answere on this

  10. Need Help With Some Nclex Study Tips!!!!

    racing-mom4 replied to pescia999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your serious than follow Suzanne's plan, I have read countless post of people who have succeeded by following it. Other than that I am sorry but I have no advice for you. Everyone has their own...

  11. Hep C+ and organ donation

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

    People with dementia/ahlz can not donate because they may really have Crutchfeild Jacob(sp) ...why they dont test for CJ I didnt ask, but I do remember learning about CJ in micro and was facinated by...

  12. Med Aides giving PRN meds

    racing-mom4 replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    I just cant believe that I am reading this correctly...once a month you go make sure they are passing the meds correctly? There is no liscned/registered nurse on site at all the other 30 days of the...

  13. Hep C+ and organ donation

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

    I just went through organ procurement class so I know the ans to this one...Hep C can donate to another Hep C pt. I was surprised to learn this, but true. I am thinking they can also donate skin, in...

  14. retention bonus for registered nurses

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

    army folks deserve that and oh so much more!!!

  15. weekend nurse- week pay

    racing-mom4 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At our hospital night diff is only 1.00 and weekend is 3.00 or 4.00 I dont know cause I do Baylor aka Weekend Premium so I get no weekend diff per say, I do though get time and a half for every hour I...

  16. feeling overwhelmed by the ICU

    racing-mom4 replied to Sterren's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad and I started in ICU 6 mos ago. I am still overwhelmed, but it is getting better. I have learned I have many resources made avail to me, the ER doc, some great ER nurses that can pull...

  17. Is there any Paramedic to RN 1 year bridge programs in Ohio?

    racing-mom4 replied to BrandonM77's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know how close to INdiana you are but Ft.Wayne has one that i know of. I think they are becoming more popular

  18. Nursing school is like pregnancy, the real work starts when the baby is born

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

    wow will i use the analogy when I see students in thier clinicals--may even share it with some former

  19. Any current nurses who were not strong in science?

    racing-mom4 replied to rachenos30's topic in General Nursing

    The only C i ever got in nursing school was in Chem--and I think that was a sympathy C because I showed up every class and sat in front and asked questions--at the end of the semester he gave out some...

  20. Things that gross me out....

    racing-mom4 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Thick yellow snaggly toe

  21. Policy on patient leaving AMA with IV in place

    racing-mom4 replied to trainer2070's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Trainer, we dont have one that I know of. I dont know if that has ever happened before. If the person snuck out and was of able and right mind then I dont see how the hosp could get in trouble....

  22. Policy on patient leaving AMA with IV in place

    racing-mom4 replied to trainer2070's topic in General Nursing

    Well what did they do, sneak out? I have had patients leave AMA and 1st they get dressed- pack their bag- call for a ride-gripe at us, then gripe some more. Then leave. But yes the IV must come

  23. Policy on patient leaving AMA with IV in place

    racing-mom4 replied to trainer2070's topic in General Nursing

    Ya that and their catheter as well!!! lol...like who would want to leave those in, as far as I know you cant shoot drugs up that

  24. Help! I hate my job!

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

    Dittos--dont give notice before you find a new job, or else you may find your self in desperation mode and take the 1st offer you get...The great thing about nursing is all the opportunities, take...

  25. What is life as a midnight shift nurse like?

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

    I work every Sat/Sun and then Weds. That sched works best for me and my family--I have Friday nights and Sat morning off to attends the kids sporting events. I dont get any sleep Saturday day, I may...