rnmi2004

rnmi2004

private duty/home health, med/surg

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  1. HELP! New to HHN and sinking....

    rnmi2004 replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Good for you, DallasRN. I'm sorry you had such a lousy experience. I must admit, I am surprised to see all the negative comments about the HH companies. I realize that nursing is not as well...

  2. Am I going to be able to test?

    rnmi2004 replied to Nightcrawler's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry that your school didn't stress the importance of your ID matching. That is a big oversight on their part. Did other students in your class have this problem? It was my understanding that...

  3. wait time from graduation to NCLEX

    rnmi2004 replied to can'twait's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school submitted our info to the state the week we graduated. I sent my license app & fee to the state on Dec. 17 (same week as grad) & also that day signed up online with Pearson. I got...

  4. Central Mich. Anyone?

    rnmi2004 replied to nursingismydream's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello fellow Michigander! I can't help much with your questions as I don't live in your area. About the RN question--you'll have to see what your area hospitals are doing with LPNs. In my neck of...

  5. IV Pump frustration!

    rnmi2004 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    The school can't teach you everything about every type of equipment you may come across in your nursing career. I know, it is very frustrating to hear this annoying beep and you're fumbling around,...

  6. Is Online Learning for You???

    rnmi2004 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have taken several independent learning/telecourse/web-based type classes, and did very well in them. I think it is a combination of having the right type of student--one who is self-directed and...

  7. need help for severe depression

    rnmi2004 replied to needs help's topic in General Nursing

    Needshelp, anyone in your situation would feel overwhelmed. Please don't feel that it's your fault that you're not keeping your chin up through some tough situations--sometimes enough is enough and...

  8. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    rnmi2004 replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    If this truly is the major issue between you & your daughter right now, do you realize how fortunate you are? I hope you give her a big hug & thank her for being such a great

  9. Save a Life, Lose your License

    rnmi2004 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not do a cric, no matter how many times I'd seen it on TV or in real life. There were many good reasons already posted here for not doing so, and I agree with them. In general, I feel...

  10. Soon to be Med Surg Nurse!

    rnmi2004 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello all! I recently graduated from an ADN program, and have a Med-Surg internship lined up that starts as soon as I have my license in my hot little hand. I'll get a 4-5 month orientation on 5...

  11. Sign Language - useful for nurses?

    rnmi2004 replied to Hodge's topic in General Nursing

    I took ASL & Deaf Culture classes. If you are considering any sign language class, make sure it includes Deaf culture or take an additional class to learn about the culture. It was very eye...

  12. Come Play the Build a Better Hospital Game!

    rnmi2004 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking of the student nurses and the aides, how about a dynamap in every

  13. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    rnmi2004 replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Sister hospital or no sister hospital, this is a horrible practice! :angryfire You can't let something like this slide. What if your husband ended up with serious complications because his fever...

  14. PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    rnmi2004 replied to MereSanity's topic in General Nursing

    My family got me a Palm Tungsten E & the Davis Drug guide for my graduation last month. The local Best Buy told my brother that most of their Palms are sold to nurses. I'm looking forward to...

  15. I was fired for refusing to give injections incorrectly!

    rnmi2004 replied to katlpn6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good for you for standing up for your patients! I'm glad you reported them. I'm sure you'll find a new job in an office that doesn't take dangerous shortcuts in no

  16. Bonus!!

    rnmi2004 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently accepted a position at a hospital (will start as soon as I pass the NCLEX-RN) and I received a sign-on bonus. I receive half of it with my first check & the other half at the end of my...

  17. DOCTORATE as Required Entry Level for Advance Practice Nurses?

    rnmi2004 replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I have been a patient for both CNMs & NPs, and I have found them to be wonderful, compassionate, and caring--even though they are "only" educated at the Master's...

  18. Would you seriously consider quitting nursing

    rnmi2004 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, mattsmom, keep it about the patient. I'm new at this & I've only had to deal with a few grumpy docs as a student, but what helped is focusing on being assertive for the sake of the...

  19. night shift tips

    rnmi2004 replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN grad who just accepted a med-surg position, and although I'll have a 5-month orientation on days, once I am done with that I will be on 7p-7a 3x/week. I have 3 elementary school age...

  20. can nurses remove a needle from mediport?

    rnmi2004 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    removing a needle from a mediport is a different procedure than removing central lines. it is within an rn's scope of

  21. Should new grads jump right into Med-Surg?

    rnmi2004 replied to shunda's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    New grads without orientation on a med-surg floor? This hospital obviously doesn't care for the safety of its patients or for the well-being of its employees. Get out of there A.S.A.P. You will...

  22. Preceptors vs. clinical instructors

    rnmi2004 replied to bookwormom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I just graduated from an assoc. program, and one of my rotations in the final semester had us paired with a preceptor. There was still a clinical instructor, but the students in my group were spread...

  23. What made you become a ob-gyn nurse?

    rnmi2004 replied to WhisperingEchos's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The "what if" question applies to any profession a person is considering. Please don't let "what ifs" rule your life. If nursing is something you've always been interested in, I second the...

  24. Paternity testing, blood types, and DNA

    rnmi2004 replied to Bjo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, that's some amazing mix-up--the lab must have just happened to have a swab from the "real father" on hand if the test came back positive. :rotfl: If he wants to have a repeat done, he has to...

  25. 10th demise this month!

    rnmi2004 replied to rpbear's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry to hear this, rpbear. I hope your staff can come together & help each other through this tough time. I know the L&D nurses have to give a lot to help the grieving family through...