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  1. The Forbiden Relm

    mondkmondk replied to swilliams01's topic in General Nursing

    Bumping for another poster! Blessings,

  2. do you know of?

    mondkmondk replied to eve104's topic in General Nursing

    Let me look for that thread...if I find it, I will bump it up! Blessings,

  3. do you know of?

    mondkmondk replied to eve104's topic in General Nursing

    Angel: LOL about meeting your hubby...I met mine when he started working at our LTC facility as a CMT. He passed pills and I charged...that is why I strongly believe that what is done on off-time...

  4. Need advice about precepting!!!

    mondkmondk replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    As a LTC nurse myself, this is not acceptable, I totally agree. If I'm responsible for training an orientee...I act like a teacher and follow behind closely; remember, you aren't there for a...

  5. do you know of?

    mondkmondk replied to eve104's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like there was a thread here about stuff like this recently....however, I didn't follow it so I don't know what others had replied. Personally, if one is asking MY opinion...what happens off...

  6. Failed Boards

    mondkmondk replied to AGardenour1's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I totally feel your pain. It took me 2 tries for LPN boards (and that was back before computers; took the paper test) and on my 3rd try I finally passed RN boards. I too took review courses,...

  7. Q for nurses who got back into practice after a break...

    mondkmondk replied to turncoughdeepbreathe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a seasoned nursing home nurse. I left the field after being dx'ed bipolar back in 2001 and went back in 2004. I can only work 5 days/mo. because at this point in time, I'm on SSDI. I hope to...

  8. Have you ever heard of being allergic to mosquito bites?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    My 15 mos. old has welts all over his face and neck from mosquitoes...I've been putting hydrocortisone cream on them...but I have never seen the likes! My pedi said whenever he is out to put insect...

  9. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    I dreamed a couple years ago when we sold our first house, that the lady we sold it to converted the living room and had a huge bedside commode right in the middle of the floor. It was shiny and gold...

  10. can i train my squemish stomach?

    mondkmondk replied to KOpal913's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this will be seen as "medical advice" or not...I hope not, but what I did in the beginning was take an OTC antiemetic. PM me for the brand names...although the primary side effect can...

  11. Nurses who smoke marijuana

    mondkmondk replied to e4c5's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I mean, interesting to see how others here respond to this. Blessings,

  12. I got an RN job for RN wages!

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finally got a good offer. A 120 bed LTC with a census of 93. They have 3 different wings and licensed nurses at each wing each shift (so help available if I need it). I will be in charge of 26...

  13. Evening shift and BAD eating habits!

    mondkmondk replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I love chips and dip...there is a cracker out there that is garlic and herb (not sure which brand makes it) take it and dip it into some soft cream cheese...delicious! Blessings,

  14. Best department for new RNs

    mondkmondk replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    If I had it to do all over again, I'd of quit my LTC job and worked med/surg at the hospital, at least for a year. Most hospitals now won't hire me because they don't want to take the time to train...

  15. Do you draw blood of peripheral IVs?

    mondkmondk replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    In the nursing homes I've worked in, we only drew from PICC's or central lines...and when we did have phlebs come in to draw, they would always draw straight from the arm (not the saline locks or...

  16. I got an RN job for RN wages!

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    They have a facility orientator...every Tuesday at 9:30am is when they orient you...do your paperwork, background checks, go over policy and procedure, give you a tour of facility etc. Then I told...

  17. Evening shift and BAD eating habits!

    mondkmondk replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I used to buy the $1 Banquet TV dinners and eat them after evening shifts because I always craved salt. I would inhale the Mexican ones in like 2 seconds...then would treat myself to half a pint of...

  18. This is kinda embarassing and gross: have you ever removed an impaction from yoursel

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Oh my...I've already taken a laxative and a stool softener. I have gloves here and KY jelly and I'm considering "going in". I haven't pooped in days. I know it is because my fluid intake has gone...

  19. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a really good friend who is a DON at a LTC where I've worked before. She needs a night shift nurse every other weekend, which is what I'm looking for, nights or evenings. She is attempting to...

  20. This is kinda embarassing and gross: have you ever removed an impaction from yoursel

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother who has passed was obsessed with bowel movements...she used to put MOM in my chocolate milk because she thought I should go every day...she even would shove suppositories up in me (I...

  21. What to expect during a sleep study?

    mondkmondk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a total night person and a chronic insomniac that has been on every OTC, prescription med, etc. I also snore and raise the roof...no one can stand to sleep with me or be around me when I'm...

  22. This is kinda embarassing and gross: have you ever removed an impaction from yoursel

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, oh....such relief. I didn't have to "go in"; my laxative/stool softener combo kicked in. I had to take my toddler in to the bathroom with me because I didn't know how long I'd be. I sat there...

  23. Have you ever heard of being allergic to mosquito bites?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Morte: Wow, thanks so much for the links...I'll have to read them after feeding the boy his lunch, but I will read them. Blessings,

  24. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    mondkmondk replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Update: My interview went smoothly and they offered me the position! This is the biggest LTC facility around and they employ many nurses each shift, so each wing has their own charge nurse. Plus...

  25. Calling in sick (question)

    mondkmondk replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha. I agree! Blessings,