mustlovepoodles

mustlovepoodles RN

OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD

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  1. Nurses Day...are you forgotten ?

    mustlovepoodles replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    The last two years I have not been "appreciated." It kinda grinds my tail, because I give 110%. Staff & admin largely has no idea what we do, so what's to appreciate? So my husband sends me...

  2. what should i do?

    mustlovepoodles replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Did you know that beginning teachers feel the same way? There is so much to know and do. They feel very overwhelmed too, and like nursing, there is a lot riding on them to be good at the job right out...

  3. Alcohol use with insulin injections and BG sticks

    mustlovepoodles replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I use my lancet until it's actually hurting me when I stick. I wash my hands and never use alcohol. My sister has Type 1 and I've never seen her use alcohol, either. In fact, she often injects...

  4. PARENTS!!!!

    mustlovepoodles replied to lovepink's topic in School

    I so agree with ya. Everything I ever did at my "real" nursing jobs *ER, NICU, PICU, L&D* comes to bear in the school. Today I had a mom yell at me when i called to tell her that her child smashed...

  5. LPN-too old and no funds for extra schooling

    mustlovepoodles replied to Blondemerlot's topic in General Nursing

    We have several older(read: gray ) LPNs serving as school nurses and nurse subs. There is almost nothing that an LPN can't do in a school

  6. Employment Dilemma

    mustlovepoodles replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't most NP programs require 1-2 years full time acute care experience to get

  7. ICU Nurse working on floor- trouble with organization

    mustlovepoodles replied to squirtle's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I hated med/surg because I felt like I was spread so thin. I'd rather know 35 things about my 2 patients than 3 things about my 6 patients. I agree, your approach has to change. I...

  8. How Can I Get Acclimated to the Midnight Shift?

    mustlovepoodles replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    Everything you said. And be sure you go to bed as soon as you get home. Do you have a sleep routine? You might try taking Melatonin to help you sleep. It's a supplement with few side effects. My...

  9. Med aides giving insulin

    mustlovepoodles replied to smarti15's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! i'd be pretty uncomfortable with this. Sometimes calculations are complicated and easy to make a mistake. Not that CNAs can't be trained for it--after all, lay people do it all the time. But if...

  10. skirts to work

    mustlovepoodles replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Oh for heaven's sakes, of course you can wear skirts to work. We did it for many many years and I don't remember nurses ever exposing themselves. I have done CPR many times wearing a skirt and support...

  11. HELP!!!!! Marketability suggestions for Old New Graduate

    mustlovepoodles replied to LilMissPriss RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you're already doing a lot. Be sure you include your volunteer work on your resume. It is just as important as previous employment, IMO. I think many employers will be sympathetic to...

  12. Intangible

    mustlovepoodles replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you for seeing beyond this young man's disability to the real person he is. :redbeathe As the mom of a 15yo who is severely, profoundly mentally handicapped it means so much to me when...

  13. Got the scare of my life today

    mustlovepoodles posted a topic in School

    I have a young student who has had her new insulin pump for a couple months. She is doing exceedingly well with it and is usually in pretty tight control. Today I got a call from her mom, frantic...

  14. getting patients to use their incentive spirometer

    mustlovepoodles replied to angelsr28's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! And don't assume that because you or someone else has already explained it to them that they actually remember how to do it.You have to keep telling them over and over. Just because you...

  15. Huuuge tax refund...bye NS debt!

    mustlovepoodles replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    We fall into that category. I work very part-time and DH is on SSDI so our income is pretty low. We also have a handicapped son. The kids are on free lunches and DH is on Medicare and DS is on...

  16. Has this economy enabled you to become the type of nurse your heart is set on?

    mustlovepoodles replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    And that's the key to a satisfying life. You didn't "lower your standards"; you just changed your expectations. Hear the difference? When I graduated in 1974 we were in an economic crisis that was...

  17. Took out wrong person's IV

    mustlovepoodles replied to jess17's topic in General Nursing

    Meh. It's not the end of the world. We've all done stuff that later we kicked ourself for. In a case like this, I'd just call the MD and tell them I accidently pulled out the IV and ask if he wants...

  18. Ok to write a dx when taking order from physician?

    mustlovepoodles replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that I'd put it as a diagnosis. I write down *exactly* what the physician says. If he says "diagnosis: numbness in legs", then that's how I write. But if he just says "CT Scan for...

  19. I just feel stupid...

    mustlovepoodles replied to DestinedRN09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, there's a lesson in this--never NEVER part with your nursing books. Leave your TV, leave your cute shoes, but never leave the books behind. That said, books are easily acquired. I suggest you...

  20. help! want to quit....how long do i have to stay to avoid looking bad?

    mustlovepoodles replied to limonada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you! Every work environment is different. Sometimes it's just a better fit one place over another. When you're working in the right fit, it makes everything nicer. Hope your new job is going...

  21. Blood type not the same with Father...

    mustlovepoodles replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Blood type means nothing. DNA is 99.4%

  22. Has this economy enabled you to become the type of nurse your heart is set on?

    mustlovepoodles replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry things haven't worked out the way you thought they would. But you're not a "loser who couldn't even get a hospital job." You are a new grad with little experience who couldn't get a hospital job...

  23. What should I wear to see my counselor?

    mustlovepoodles replied to norcalsurfer1977's topic in General Nursing

    You need to go in dressed like your career depends on it. Interviews are important. Your dress and demeanor convey who you are and what you're about. You want to appear professional. It's true that...

  24. Almost Fainting

    mustlovepoodles replied to cashew1's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, hunny, I was a fainter myself. I passed out in surgery once, contaminating the instruments, the surgeon and the field. They asked my instructor not to send me back. I passed out when I gave my...

  25. I don't know if I want to be a nurse and I can't really...

    mustlovepoodles replied to WayneKerr's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing quite as a fluke. I was the oldest of five children and it was made clear to me that i needed to get on my feet fast. I was helping my roommate study her nursing books and found it...