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  1. Facilitated Diffusion and Type 1 Diabetes

    mommybess replied to Hausfrau's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Insulin is the vehicle to transport insulin into cells. Without insulin the glucose stays in the blood stream unused. The body thinks that there is no "glucose" and starts breaking down fat to use...

  2. RN Salary survey

    mommybess replied to RNnurse07's topic in General Nursing

    Central Texas area. New 6 month RN working nights (7p -7a). Base pay $22.12, + 2nd shift differential $1.90/hr, 3rd shift differential $2.00/hr and weekend differential $3.00/hr. Cost of living is...

  3. common meds used on mother/baby unit

    mommybess replied to dettwiller5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The most common we use are: Norco 5 or 10 Motrin Surfak Others we use frequently: Darvocet Tylenol Benadryl Naltrexone Reglan Zofran Phenergan Milk of Mag Purlan (Lanolin) Rohgam injection Meruvax...

  4. I could really use some help with night shift vs day shift! Birthing Center

    mommybess replied to Cfitz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    this is almost exactly what i do! it works for me too!!! i don't take melatonin but everything else is the same. i could never work my nights broken up. i'd never get enough rest. try scheduling your...

  5. Are you working all the holidays because you're new?!?

    mommybess replied to Faeriewand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was scheduled to work Thanksgiving but called off due to low census. I was actually disappointed since I had already slept most of the day in preparation for my 7pm to 7am shift. I also signed up...

  6. To all New Nurses in OB

    mommybess replied to LDR-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! This is my area and I LOVE It! I started working Mother/Baby in June after I graduated in May and passed my RN-NCLEX in June. I had an 8 week preceptorship with an LVN that has been...

  7. Need Good Psych Nursing Diagnoses Source

    mommybess replied to LookUp2Sky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used this book when I did my psych rotation. It was great! Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care PlansLink to it from Amazon....

  8. Night shift: Tired all the time ?????

    mommybess replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its un-natural to be up all night and then sleep during the day and then switch back to a day schedule. I have this problem too, esp when I've worked something like 3 12's in a row and then 2 days...

  9. thinking of quitting job after a week. is that ethical?

    mommybess replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am little surprised that you were hired as a supervisor fresh out of school. That seems like a tad too much for a new

  10. 12 Hr shift pay ques?????

    mommybess replied to BerryHappy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope I don't sound negative but realistically you will be lucky to get all the breaks that your allowed. Just a reality of

  11. Timeline when you graduated

    mommybess replied to almostthereindc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 10th. However I started looking for jobs in Feb and I was hired in Feb in my desired area. My start date was not until June 9th. I took my NCLEX on June

  12. Here Comes Ike!

    mommybess replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Austin... looks like we are going to be spared the worst of this beast. We are housing evacuees from sister hospitals on the coast. It will be a long weekend here at work. MY best to those...

  13. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mommybess replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Progestin, the synthethic form of progesterone, works by suppressing ovulation and by increasing/thickening the cervical mucous so that sperm can not enter the uterus. Just incase an egg does get...

  14. Breast Feeding and Contractions Questions

    mommybess replied to Emily Suzanne's topic in Ob/Gyn

    #1 You can pump at work every 2 to 3 hours (breastmilk can be stored at room temp for 24 hours, in the fridge for a week, in a fridge's freeser for 3-4 months and in a deep freeze for 6 months. #2...

  15. Where is the "nursing shortage" still going strong?

    mommybess replied to Kingfish72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    South Texas. Large sign-on bonus but knowing spanish is a

  16. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    mommybess replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CAT works like this: Exam starts off with a question that is about mid-level but at the magical passing line. Get that question correct and you go above the passing line, get it wong the question...

  17. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    mommybess replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to say that it is possible and to keep your focus. I graduated in May at the age of 41. I have since turned 42 in August. I started my pre-req's in the spring of 2005. It was an...

  18. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    mommybess replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'v ebeen trying to find the perfect scrubs for me. Gray's Anantomy are the softest however I find that their sizing is horrible for me. I usually need a 1X however in Grey's Anatomy they were tight...

  19. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    mommybess replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not only have I heard of the Versant Progam but I was accpeted into it. I ended up not taking a position with the hospital system here that has the program so I can't speak of what it's like. But I...

  20. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    mommybess replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 10th, started working on June 9th in Women's Services (Mother/Baby) and took my boards June 23rd. Passed with 75 questions I had 2 weeks of hospital orientation and then thanks to a...

  21. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mommybess replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe someone else will have a better explanation. When I assess my mom's I always tell them about the increase in matenal blood volume during pgy and to not be alarmed should they develop new or...

  22. 3 12's - in a row or break them up?

    mommybess replied to bisacat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    3 in a row works best for me. I like to get it done and I like that I usually have most of the same patients (not always though). I do not like them broken up becuase I feel like I don't get enogh...

  23. Night Shift?!?!

    mommybess replied to pitbullkcm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working nights (7p - 7a) about 2 months ago. I am a mother of 4 boys. I thought it was going to be hard but it hasn't been. On nights that I work I typically get home about 7:45, go to...

  24. Let's introduce ourselves...

    mommybess replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I am Tracy. I graduated in May. Took my boards on June 23rd and passed with 75 questions. I started work June 9th in Women's Services, speciically postpartum but we are crossed trained to float...

  25. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mommybess replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi I am new to this forum. I am a recent ADN grad, May 08. And I just found out that I passed my boards!! I was hired for postpartum at a local area hospital. I am thrilled to be working in the...