MinnieMomRN

MinnieMomRN

Med-Surg; Telemetry; School Nurse pk-8

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  1. Where can I find clinical stories when I don't have my own yet?

    MinnieMomRN replied to ldm2484's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I suggest you read a book like Life Support: Three Nurses on the Front Lines by Suzanne Gordon. Never make things up. Cite and give credit where credit is due. In the discussion part of your paper,...

  2. NO, NO, NO!!

    MinnieMomRN replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    I find this incredibly sad, but true. I found that I just couldn't do this, and so I left hospital nursing. My feeling is that the OP has come to the same

  3. Not Learning anything New.....

    MinnieMomRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Pat, It is hard to think about leaving a steady job in this economy, so you might have to think outside the box. Perhaps take a class in a new area to support your nursing practice? It could be...

  4. What is Nsg Dx, and Why Should I Care?

    MinnieMomRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a rule, be expressed in language comprehensible to everyone." -- Albert Einstein I've always felt that nsg dx language is...

  5. 3 types of shifts

    MinnieMomRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Love it!!! That made my morning.

  6. Heart Healthy School booth

    MinnieMomRN replied to 100kids's topic in School

    I did something on this a few years back. I taught the kids, how exercise increases pulse rate and then how to take their own pulse. I also did a bean-bag toss demo. I had kids volunteer to be "the...

  7. At the end of my rope...

    MinnieMomRN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

  8. Will the economy ever get better so less people will pursue nursing?

    MinnieMomRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sittin' captive in the church of esme, and i'm giving you a big amen! nice

  9. At the end of my rope...

    MinnieMomRN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to wish you luck on the interview. I wouldn't be completely discouraged. Think about it in the way that they are taking time out of their day to speak with you. Be bold; you still have a...

  10. Ashma Management in school children

    MinnieMomRN replied to girliegirlRN's topic in School

    No. There is no generic plan. I get the MD orders for inhaler use and epi use if needed. I meet with the child for assessment and discuss challenges faced. From that I write an ihp specific to that...

  11. Work ethic, what's your take on it all

    MinnieMomRN replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Management needs to look at the trends. Is it a trend for that particular employee? Then management needs to address it with that employee. Is it a trend for that floor? Hmmm... maybe it's a toxic...

  12. Patient Surveys..vent.

    MinnieMomRN replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    These surveys measure customer service. What burns me, is when the results of a customer satisfaction survey direct how nursing care is to be delivered. What ever happened to measuring the success of...

  13. What kind of nurse are you?

    MinnieMomRN replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pragmatist. The glass is not half-full, nor is it half-empty. Clearly, the glass was larger than it needed to be. okay, so I guess I'm a smart-aleck now leave that o2

  14. My boss just stunned me

    MinnieMomRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Feel better

  15. Where are the School Nurse jobs?

    MinnieMomRN replied to maggun's topic in School

    Hi maggun, I would suggest checking out the MSNO website. It should answer a lot of your questions about school nursing in Massachusetts. Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, School Nurse...

  16. Reporting med errors...

    MinnieMomRN replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    When I've made an error, I've reported it. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The only nurses who do not make mistakes are

  17. Patient Complaint

    MinnieMomRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you had brought him fresh water,it probably wouldn't have mattered. No matter what you do, some people will still complain that the water isn't wet

  18. Patient Complaint

    MinnieMomRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    People are so funny. Last night I told my patient to let me know when she moved her bowels so I could send off a Guiac. Later in the shift I was passing her door when she called out to me. I come to...

  19. vision screenings

    MinnieMomRN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Dermabond?

  20. Epi-Pen policy

    MinnieMomRN posted a topic in School

    Do you ask for 2 pens -- one for the health office and one for the teacher? I am currently doing this and it works well for the elementary students. For the middle school grades, I'm not so sure. They...

  21. Epi-Pen policy

    MinnieMomRN replied to MinnieMomRN's topic in School

    Thanks to everyone who responded. It's interesting to see how other states deal with this. I am in Massachusetts. We apply through DPH for medication delegation approval -- we must apply and be...

  22. Returned to school nursing for good!

    MinnieMomRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I agree!!! And to Nurse ABC -- welcome

  23. Welcome back!

    MinnieMomRN replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    Oh no. I hope this is not a prediction for what I'll face tomorrow. The stomach flu (and strep) was going through the school before break. My first day back is tomorrow. At least it's a half-day!...

  24. Are online job applications a waste of time?

    MinnieMomRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a complete waste of time, but in this economy it's more alike to playing the lottery. I think the best bet is when you know an existing staff member who can run

  25. i wish..

    MinnieMomRN replied to nursekara513's topic in General Nursing

    (((HUGS))) We do what we can. We learn from every experience, we compartmentalize the work stuff as best we can, and we move forward. It's never easy, but our ability to cope is strengthened each day....