pugmomrn

pugmomrn has 17 years experience and specializes in LDRP/Nursery/Peds/Gyn, school nursing.

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1. Studying for RNC-Inpt OB

   pugmomrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just registered to take the computerized exam, and will be doing independent study with a practice exam. I've seen recommendations for the following texts- Which helped you most if you've taken the...

2. I'm Changing Boards...

   pugmomrn posted a topic in School

   Hello, Dear School Nurse Friends! Today is my last day in School Nursing! I'm starting a new job on Monday, part time in OB at a brand new hospital! I'm really excited about going back to OB- it's...

3. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

   pugmomrn replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

   I'm pretty good with the bodily fluids and goo (it's been so long since I suctioned a trach-- still miss it!!). What really gives me the willies is nails. When a fingernail is bent back off the...

4. funny office visit

   pugmomrn replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

   Hey! That kid was in my health room just last week, too! I had a kid come in complaining of being "wheezy". No asthma/resp history, no active URI, lungs clear, able to breathe deeply. He finally...

5. How to Do Sterile Vaginal Exams

   pugmomrn replied to jennymaths's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You know what? Even the most experienced OB nurses need to occasionally ask a colleague for a

6. "substitute-itis"

   pugmomrn replied to mc3's topic in School

   Pandemic has hit Wisconsin!!! 3 little girls from the same class! (One of them is a frequent flyer who REALLY knows how to act it out; Other one is a frequent flyer who bounces in with a smile and...

7. New Aurora Hospital in Oconomowoc/Summit...anyone applied?

   pugmomrn replied to Quickbeam's topic in General Nursing

   Quickbeam- what unit? I'll be on OB (and I'm returning to Aurora- great docs at the new

8. unhappy with school nursing

   pugmomrn replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

   But, alas, it's not where I want to spend my life. Coincidentally, I gave my notice just last week, and have 2 weeks left. I've decided to go back to my true love, OB. There's a brand-new hospital...

9. unhappy with school nursing

   pugmomrn replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

   School nursing is definitely a unique area of nursing, and it varies so greatly from one district to the next. I tried it because of the hours/schedule, my desire to try community nursing, and my...

10. unhappy with school nursing

    pugmomrn replied to jagalu100305's topic in School

    testing (couldn't post a bit

11. How to Do Sterile Vaginal Exams

    pugmomrn replied to jennymaths's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know, it's just one of those things you need to dive in and get the feel of. Heck- I still remember my first successful SVE like it was yesterday! Effacement is the trickiest to get, but it...

12. "My child came to the nurse? Why didn't anyone call me??"

    pugmomrn replied to safarirn's topic in School

    When my little girl came home from school with a bandaid on her knee for the first time, I remember saying "Don't I at least get a note???" Then, I became a school

13. Exp Dates

    pugmomrn replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    Wow!! I didn't really notice that those were forks in the eyes- just assumed they were safety goggles of some sort.... Well, then- take my kid off your "no screen list"!! (I'd hate to see how you do...

14. Sick of the same old game

    pugmomrn replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    On the one hand, if the kid has nonspecific complaints, nothing I can put my finger on, and the teacher says the kid is just "off" today, I'll go ahead and call the parents. Maybe something is just...

15. unbelievable... in today's world

    pugmomrn replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I started in nursing after AIDS came out to the world. I learned how to start IVs and draw blood with gloves on, and consider myself to be quite skilled- even with the hard sticks. I would...