MinnieMomRN

MinnieMomRN

Med-Surg; Telemetry; School Nurse pk-8

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  1. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    MinnieMomRN replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

    I also wear my wedding ring on a chain -- the engagement ring is left at home. I found that the foam we use in the hospital (after we take off the gloves, a-hem... ) was not drying under my ring, and...

  2. Master Program Right After Nursing School Possible?

    MinnieMomRN replied to tostos21's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here's something else to consider... the job market. Go on Monster.com and plug in NP and your area. What are employers looking for? My bet is you'll see ads for NP's with 2+ years experience,...

  3. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    MinnieMomRN replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago when I was fresh out of college, I interviewed for a utility company. The woman who interviewed me conducted the WORST interview of my life! It was 2 hours long, and consisted of...

  4. Is this a problem? taking your neighbors blood pressure

    MinnieMomRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? I wouldn't think twice about it. Sounds like your friend is a nice neighbor to an elderly lady. This world needs more Good Samaritans. So yes, as long as my phone wasn't ringing off the...

  5. ATTN: med/surg and other high acuity areas. How do you organize your day?

    MinnieMomRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, the time management sheet is just a guide. As we know, nursing never goes according to plan! The time-management guideline is used to allow the nurse to "own" their time, per-se. New nurses...

  6. ATTN: med/surg and other high acuity areas. How do you organize your day?

    MinnieMomRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a copy of "the brain" I use for 5 patients. I typically take report, and make notes & pertinent labs on the back of the brain, and use the front for my own assessment. I also have a time...

  7. Not sure what medical job i should get while waiting for RN

    MinnieMomRN replied to Superus's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing assistant's position will give you the most experience. However, you should think twice about nursing if you think that you couldn't handle the "dirty jobs" that a CNA does. As a nurse,...

  8. cantankerous and age study

    MinnieMomRN replied to Michaelxy's topic in General Nursing

    I was nodding my head in agreement while reading Outlaw's post, then I saw your follow-up. Don't know about Outlaw, but that certainly explains my need for

  9. Is there anything at all about nursing that you don't like?

    MinnieMomRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    When your P.I.T.A. patient (for whom every test thus far has been negative) monopolizes your time complaining, yelling, demanding, stating pain 20+/10, causing you to get a STAT EKGs, etc (which you...

  10. "part time evenings"

    MinnieMomRN replied to bigd123's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, you are part-time if you work less than 32 hours a week. I am considered part-time evening. My schedule is 3pm -11:30 pm 3 days per week. I also have to work e/o weekend and

  11. MD suggested that I become a doctor... no thanks!

    MinnieMomRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Suggested reply to MD: Oooo, a compliment!! Your people skills have shown great improvement! Keep it up, and maybe you can become a nurse

  12. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    MinnieMomRN replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :lol2:

  13. Tell Me What You Think....

    MinnieMomRN replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    You need to think NCLEX style -- which means that NONE of the answers are perfect, or even perhaps what you would do in the real world. So, that being said: A. Get rid of this choice, b/c a LPN can...

  14. Need Advice

    MinnieMomRN replied to Penny01's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are asking how to frame this? How about something along the lines of "I've been working in bedside nursing for x years. It has been extremely rewarding and I've grown considerably as a...

  15. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

    MinnieMomRN replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! Squashes gender stereotypes in a single

  16. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

    MinnieMomRN replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Dilaudid Deliverer I agree with Roy. It HAS been a rough couple

  17. Know it all Nurses

    MinnieMomRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Those who think they know everything seldom

  18. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    MinnieMomRN replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    [quote=TiredMD;3485019 No, we didn't learn biostats and epidemiology. That's an undergraduate topic. It was discussed, but not formally taught, because the presumption was that you had already covered...

  19. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    MinnieMomRN replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Advanced nursing programs do take advanced level pathophysiology, epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as qualitative research for evidence-based practice. It is important to remember that we...

  20. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    MinnieMomRN replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This discussion always reminds me of the moment when Dorothy discovers that the Great and Powerful Oz is simply a man behind the curtain. Advanced Practice Health Care Providers are perceived as a...

  21. How can I prevent myself from having a nervous breakdown?

    MinnieMomRN replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, I am a new grad, and have also been working on a busy med-surg/tele floor for the past 4 months. I have 5 patients on the evening shift, and no tele's as of yet (start with that after a 5...

  22. Does nursing have to be your "calling" for you to be a great nurse?

    MinnieMomRN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Calling?? Uhhmmm... noooo... But then again, I have a history of never picking up my

  23. How to build good relationships with MDs?

    MinnieMomRN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, so I have all the novice nurse anxiety that goes along with it. It can be intimidating to be around so many more experienced nurses and docs. One thing that I have found to help is to...

  24. Random Drug Screens

    MinnieMomRN replied to merri666's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in favor, considering how easy it is for someone to not "waste" and in turn be a detrimental care provider. As to the third party thing, I am also in favor of this. I do not believe it would be...

  25. Concerns about going into nursing!

    MinnieMomRN replied to purple_zen's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 17 I wanted to be a nurse, but thought that I didn't have what it takes, so I didn't pursue. I finally listened to my heart. I passed NCLEx and became a nurse in July 2008. I am 42 years...