racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. Is This Ethical?

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

    Couldnt have said it better myself---we all treat our own children. I would be willing to bet every single one of us has given a prescribed med to our own kids one time or another and the 1st dose was...

  2. Is This Ethical?

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

    Wow good luck with that---but this one was not illegal. Hopefully your encouraging of your step kids to have a good relationship with thier mom. I am hoping you only say positive things about thier...

  3. License Renewal

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

    maybe it couldnt be found cause it is not time to renew it...I would think if you just got it THIS year, why would you have to renew if if they just sent it to you this

  4. Is This Ethical?

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

    That has never stopped the board of health from using my babes as a pin cushion!!! If you dont give multiple vaccinations at the same time do you know how many times you would have to take your kiddos...

  5. Is This Ethical?

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

    I think the OP is looking for a way to get the newly lic nurse/ex-wife in trouble!! Instead of looking up info on the internet of the legalities of admin a vaccine to her step kids- I am sure she has...

  6. Violence in the work place

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

    Wouldnt it be a dream if we could sedate the family

  7. One Wish Granted

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

    I want a break that I wont feel guitly for taking...preferably with a hot meal and maybe even a sofa to put my feet up and my head

  8. Violence in the work place

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

    Code Strong is called--that brings up any avail staff including the ER doc (usually a male) as well as any avail paramedics/EMTs. It is amazing how calm a pt will become when all of a sudden thier...

  9. Is This Ethical?

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

    i gave my kids their flu shots and i did give my daughter 2 of the 3 HPV shots (health clinic gave her the 1st one)- I did in fact get them from our corporate health center located with in the hosp...

  10. Non-compete clause - travel nursing

    racing-mom4 replied to mandysue1211's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to becoming a nurse I was a recruiter and hired direct and contracted employees...so I have some exp with the standard non compete clauses. You would be in violation if you joined this work...

  11. How can I show my NM that I really appreciate her?

    racing-mom4 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of the star but I would go for something everyone can see for years to come--I know many hospitals have memorial bricks or plaques that are on display out in a lobby or courtyard. In...

  12. Switching from Psych to Med Surg?

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

    I belive any nurse is a psych nurse---most pts have some emotional/stress issues they are dealing with while hospitilized!! I have worked both psych and medical. There is a difference, mainly the meds...

  13. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    racing-mom4 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Well I would say better than the free graham crackers and pudding I

  14. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    racing-mom4 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I ate my carry in from home left over supper the other "night" at 6am----I work 7p to 7a. 6am was the 1st time I had all shift to even think about eating---I would be thrilled if my hosp gave me hot...

  15. To start nursing school - or start a family? Help!

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

    It can be done but it will take lots of help from friends and family. Most of your pre-reqs you can do nights and weekends or online. The actual nursing classes and clinicals are usually during the...

  16. With Gratitude

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

    I am going in tonight----1st christmas in 38 years I have not went to my Grandmas house....granted I will be sad that I wont be with my Grandparents but I knew going into to nursing that hosp are open...

  17. Clara Barton- Top ten Christmas Presents

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

    Clara barton has always been my favorite historic nurse--any paper I had to write in school on nurse theorist I wrote on

  18. I Saved a Life!

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

    This post brought tears to my

  19. I Saved a Life!

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

    Awsmom8--I have always paid special attention to any post of yours I see. The little I know of your personal story touches my heart in a special way. I know you have your own personal angel in heaven...

  20. Times Are Tough When...

    racing-mom4 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    update----daughter home and no one came in to help. no mgmt and no agency. the nursing home was staffed with 3Lpns, 1 Qma and 2 CNA's and almost 100 residents!! during the 2-10 shift. That means...

  21. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

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

    Very well said sharpeimom!! My gut is telling me the OP is getting too attached--while I commend her big heart I dont want to see the child go through yet another loss having to leave this nurse...

  22. Noncomplaint ALF resident

    racing-mom4 replied to 311ltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Could you include her in the pre-meal prep work? Maybe have her come down to the DR before supper and lay the placemats out on the table as "gee we really need your help?" then she will actually be in...

  23. Advice Needed on dealing with my Charge Nurse PLEASE!

    racing-mom4 replied to Italia13 RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a new grad in the ICU and my mgr was very upfront that I would be getting the sickest pts, the most demanding pts and the most patients as well as doing teles. I would have 3 pts and get the...

  24. Needed advice...

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

    If you have any medical questions do not hesistate to call your Dr. Even after hours, even on Christmas Eve----Ob/Gyn docs knew they would be getting call when they signed up for med school. You...

  25. Times Are Tough When...

    racing-mom4 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is a CNA at the nursing home, I took some cookies out to her tonight and she said all but 2 CNA's called in!!! Yikes....quardruple the work for those girls---and I dont know this but I am...