Mommy&RN

Mommy&RN BSN, RN

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  1. New back-to-school worry: Unvaccinated classmates

    Mommy&RN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Nursing News

    My personal experience is the HVB vaccine that was supposed to be life long immunity only lasted 10 years the first time. I found out when I had to have titers drawn. Had to retake the series. Would...

  2. Hospice reading

    Mommy&RN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Are there any books you would recommend for a new hospice

  3. Tasks that are left for the floor

    Mommy&RN replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    Our ED does not weigh pts and will start a heparin gtt based on stated weight. So, when we get them with the drip started and we weigh them, the rate is incorrect. Needless to say this is a much...

  4. MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

    Mommy&RN replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

    My favorites are MRSA of some leg wound, the pt had amputation and still on contact (even if

  5. Being directed to get a patients son a ride home

    Mommy&RN replied to unappreciatedrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the responsible party for a minor is the pt, they can find someone to come get them or we can call

  6. Nurses aren't maids!

    Mommy&RN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    You have stated the pt does not need PDN because they only have a feeding pump. The parents are affluent, but receive Medicaid for the child. That you watch movies (on the clock). You feel the...

  7. Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    Mommy&RN replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  8. Hospice reading

    Mommy&RN replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Ann, this is a great book. I'm still working on it. Received the call yesterday that I got the position. Any other suggestions? (I've been looking at the recommended website, too.

  9. Hospice reading

    Mommy&RN replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks,

  10. Hospice reading

    Mommy&RN replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks

  11. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    Mommy&RN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Funny, prison doesn't show up on my background check. To the poster prior to this one... Do you really degrade your patients based on tattoos? That's much less acceptable than ink any

  12. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    Mommy&RN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have 4 tats. Only one is visible when in scrubs. It is on my left wrist, I can hide it with a watch. I've had tons of pts want to touch it and ask if is real. I've also had a tiny nose ring, that...

  13. Eczema?

    Mommy&RN replied to tykesmommy's topic in General Students

    Aveno makes an eczema cream that I use at work. My daughter and I both use prescription ointment at

  14. Information About Baptist Hospital- Nashville

    Mommy&RN replied to ellenautumn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm not aware of any inpatient units that

  15. Hospital enforcing "Incidental Overtime"?

    Mommy&RN replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the assignment is made and the next shift shows up on time, 99% of the time I can clock out on time or even a few minutes early. If bedside nurses were salaried, who is going to pick up the...

  16. Information About Baptist Hospital- Nashville

    Mommy&RN replied to ellenautumn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    We currently are allowed to wear any color. Must have scrub shirt or jacket on. Pants must be solid color. We work 3 12H shifts for full-time. There are changes coming that will hopefully be smoothed...

  17. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    Mommy&RN replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wink has a couple different materials, one is starchy like pp mentioned. The other is called 4 way stretch. The 4 way stretch is moisture wicking the pants are elastic back with draw string. They...

  18. Non-compliance/medical neglect in a child with an open case with protective services

    Mommy&RN replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    I'm not in peds or home health, but can the MD not order drug

  19. Patient asking for ativan hours in advance regularly, prn for anxiety.

    Mommy&RN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I can tell you right now at noon that I will need a Dose of Xanax at bedtime

  20. Going back into acute care.

    Mommy&RN replied to raincloud's topic in Nursing Career

    How does EOE

  21. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    Mommy&RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1.) "I am very health conscious, and a bit of a germaphobe" + for cocaine. 2.) " I can't breathe, the nebs don't help, I'm allergic to steroids, because they made me swell" Me: do you feel like your...

  22. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    Mommy&RN replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is one of my yuck factors to , especially when the pt takes them out and puts them directly on the bedside table or the pocket on the gown. I can keep my cool but just barely. I will gladly take...

  23. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    Mommy&RN replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, I am going to a community college because it it local, convenient, and cheaper. I will definitely transfer to a four year university after obtaining my AA. I have came to the conclusion to seek...

  24. Getting sick everytime I work

    Mommy&RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    For the past several months, I get a sore throat, worsening head congestion, mostly URI symptoms. I work all of my shifts in a row (weekends, so I have 4-5 days off in a row every week. The symptoms...

  25. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    Mommy&RN replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ones that don't require bedside care, such as clinical informatics or MD Office. As previously mention, these positions require