SkiMama

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  1. Lost varicella immunity?

    SkiMama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if you can lose immunity to chicken pox? I had it as a child and do not have documentation for it. I was just tested for antibodies and shown to not have immunity...I very clearly...

  2. First Med Error Blues...

    SkiMama replied to cyb3rRN's topic in General Nursing

    My pharm teacher was a a career nurse and assured us that we will all make a med error. She said it's what we do about it that defines us. You sound like a good nurse. Chin up and carry

  3. UC Denver Summer 2011 BSN!!!!!!!!!!

    SkiMama posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got my letter!!! I rarely post b/c I have tried to remain somewhat detached as I completed my prereqs. I know how competetive the program is and was fully prepared to not get the big...

  4. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    SkiMama replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just skimmed all the responses and don't know if I am repeating someone but I didn't see it - pain interferes with healing. Keeping a pt well medicated and managing their pain ON schedule promotes...

  5. discovered and reported falsification of VS

    SkiMama replied to traumaRNdrama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't worry about being liked. Would any of the other RNs on the floor be happy to take the fall for this friend of theirs if a pt suffers a major event after medicating based on the wrong VS?...

  6. when to use a transfer belt?

    SkiMama replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I don't get what is "cumbersome" about the belts. They take seconds to put on/remove and provide a very important measure of protection. Where I work they are always used and pts don't ever...

  7. when to use a transfer belt?

    SkiMama replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Ashley you are correct. If you aren't properly trained in gait belt use, it would be easy to do more harm than good. At our facility all new employees do at least 2 or 3 transfer training sessions and...

  8. when to use a transfer belt?

    SkiMama replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Gait belts are not outdated and they are for everyone's safety. I am a NS and don't know how widely they are used in acute care, but in subacute/rehab everyone wears a gait belt and uses them all of...

  9. Backpack for school

    SkiMama posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ok this may seem a silly question...but what kind of bag do you use for school? I am not beginning my studies til June, so I don't know how much I am actually going to be carrying with me all day. My...

  10. Graduated 12/10, still no job, giving up...

    SkiMama replied to RNtslifka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aaaaand... if you have your ADN - before you go corpsman, talk to them about putting you through your BSN and then doing your commitment as a RN

  11. Graduated 12/10, still no job, giving up...

    SkiMama replied to RNtslifka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sorry you are having a hard time. That is so frustrating. Have you applied out of state (since it sounds like relocating is something you're ok with)? If you do decide to speak to the military...

  12. Why on earth!

    SkiMama posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Why in the world do scrubs fit so awfully!? The waist is huge, bottoms are ginormous in comparison to tops, hips are not recommended...ugh! I just spent an hour trying on 5 different brands/styles of...

  13. What do you listen to while studying

    SkiMama replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    Adele radio on pandora or the Harry potter soundtracks, this semester anyway

  14. Which version of CPR is current?

    SkiMama replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on method (adult, child, 1 vs. 2

  15. Started school, where'd my free time go?

    SkiMama posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in my first week of NS and never have time to read the posts here... already! I guess the beauty of the A-BSN is that you never have time to quit studying, so the material is always fresh in one's...

  16. Started school, where'd my free time go?

    SkiMama replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    Lol balance indeed! I tend to get distracted too, but a little break to rejuvenate is sometimes needed. I just need to get used to being in school again with so many short semesters. The good news is...

  17. Started school, where'd my free time go?

    SkiMama replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    Thanks, and you're right. It's just the first week. I think the fact that next week (on my 3rd day of class) I already have exams is making me a little twitchy. Talk about fast

  18. am I that "b" nurse? or am I being an advocate?

    SkiMama replied to guestnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Roger that. I am learning a great deal just from reading about so many of your experiences. I am sure in the heat of the moment - being utterly frustrated at having to bust your butt for a long shift...

  19. am I that "b" nurse? or am I being an advocate?

    SkiMama replied to guestnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student - but a question. If OP should not have confronted the preceptor, what could she have done differently/better when the issue of the incident reports came up and the preceptor stated "I...

  20. Sexist Comment by Unit Director

    SkiMama replied to whill08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you OP. I think that falling into that complacency - oh it's just men being men - in the workplace can be a slippery slope. Guys are better at this, women better at that... I don't think...

  21. Going to work with a broken heart...

    SkiMama replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Aw that can feel like the worst, but it can be a blessing in disguise. Depending on what is going on in your life, it can be good to have work to throw yourself into. Wishing you well through whatever...

  22. Why on earth!

    SkiMama replied to SkiMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am all about working in my jammies - I just want them to feel like my jammies!! I am sure I will find brands that work good. I was just thinking it would be easy to find scrubs that fit/look good. I...

  23. Advice on Cushion Seating

    SkiMama replied to my4helpers's topic in Rehabilitation

    Therapy should be able to order cushions direct from the supplier for him. I can't believe that all he has is a thin pad - our facility has many styles of cushions for pt use and most of them are ROHO...

  24. Why on earth!

    SkiMama replied to SkiMama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am just starting NS, so I went to a local outlet and tried on Grey's Anatomy, sketchers, urbane, and a few types of Cherokee.... what they had available. I ended up getting GA and sketchers... I...

  25. What do you wish you'd studied better in prereqs?

    SkiMama posted a topic in General Students

    So I've asked before, what to brush up on before NS - and have rec'd some good information and have done a bit of reading and remembering. To be more specific now that I'm a few weeks from starting -...