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  1. ? giving small amount of Morphine

    mommiof2kids replied to mamaRN-09's topic in General Nursing

    It never hurts to dilute morphine especially if pushing straight into the PIV. If you're pushing into a line with IVF infusing...I usually push at the next higher port on the line. It goes in a bit...

  2. Do you have advice for med students on your floor...

    mommiof2kids replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing

    My first piece of advice is for your friend to remember that he is a medical student. He is not a practicing physician. He can learn something from everyone. If he doesn't know something then he...

  3. IV Meds

    mommiof2kids replied to JenM's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I was allowed to start IVs and give IV antibiotics in nursing school. I don't think I was allowed to give and IV push drugs. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about not starting IVs. Any facility that you...

  4. What do I say to rude patients?

    mommiof2kids replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have dealt with a patient's parent on more than one occasion who has been rude and abusive. I look at the parent. State "You may not speak to me that way. When you are able to speak to me in an...

  5. And while we're at it-things you'd LOVE to ask/tell management and get away with

    mommiof2kids replied to HelenofOz's topic in General Nursing

    1. So you want me to work 2 thanksgiving and christmas holidays in a row? and the new grad gets both off? What the f*&$. 2. Do you really think I give a s*^t about the "drink station" being messy?...

  6. Did I do the right thing?

    mommiof2kids replied to PedsRNinTX's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with the previous posts. You took the right actions by notifying the CN and the MD. Got an Xray to verify placement. The ER doc technically covers your patients and so that is who makes...

  7. day 6 start of week 3 as a new rn and i was about to quit!!!!!!!!!!

    mommiof2kids replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    you can do this!! just hang in there and take it one day at a time. You have gone from a slower pace, lower acuity environment to a fast paced higher acuity setting. This is going to take some...

  8. OB nurse and childcare - help!

    mommiof2kids replied to TarheelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For the past 6 years my husband and I have worked around each other's schedule. So on his days off, I would work. However, last year he started working in the airline industry and that became more...

  9. Instructor's throwing out exam questions

    mommiof2kids replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in a new role as an instructor in an LVN program. I love it! What I don't love is that the tests are pre-made and have not been updated in years. I am not "allowed" to alter the tests at all....

  10. encouragement please

    mommiof2kids replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    It's been 11 years but I remember feeling exactly the same way you do now. It will get better, I promise:hgu: So, first off, what are you using to organize your day? Do you have a jot sheet? If you...

  11. advice needed asap!

    mommiof2kids replied to vehinka23's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with nurses who have started NP school straight out of their bachelor's degree and those who have waited to gain experience prior to pursuing their master's. I am a firm believer that if...

  12. I have a question.

    mommiof2kids replied to sluyterfamily's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, would notify the NY BNE. She may have managed to slip through the cracks but it is important that they are aware of her situation. Thank you, for being so conscientous and caring about the...

  13. Nursing Faculty Shortage and Salaries

    mommiof2kids replied to Rhilogan's topic in General Nursing

    Degree-BSN Educator Role-in house educator Salary-55K State-TX Institution-LVN program (year round

  14. Nursing Faculty Shortage and Salaries

    mommiof2kids replied to Rhilogan's topic in General Nursing

    Degree Held: BSN

  15. Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

    mommiof2kids replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you are approaching the choice of nursing from the view of a man. Cut and dry, straight to the point. Yes, you can make a good living being a nurse. Yes, the schedule is flexible. The...

  16. Grading students by other means (not just exam grades)

    mommiof2kids replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I had my pediatrics class do a poster presentation on a topic. I weighted it the same as an exam, gave them the criteria for the poster ie...minimum size acceptable, typed or handwritten as long as it...

  17. graduated almost 5 years ago...no practice

    mommiof2kids replied to frenchpress's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the board of nurses has a review course that you can take. I'm not sure. Double check with your state's BNE. Good

  18. borrowing meds

    mommiof2kids replied to mom4life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 2 suggestions. The first is that the day shift nurse who gets the order needs to be more proactive in making sure that the medication will be delivered by the evening shift. The second is that...

  19. Help with MRSA/C-diff isolation procedures

    mommiof2kids replied to medpsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in facilities with similar policies. Don't agree with the inconsistencies however what we did do was require the pt to wear a mask and gloves if going outside of their room. hope this...

  20. LPN Gets No Respect

    mommiof2kids replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This has been an ongoing debate for years, are RNs better than LVNs? Are BSN nurses better than ADN nurses? I have worked with all of the above. Personally, I find excellent nurses in all levels of...

  21. Best Advice on Trauma Experience

    mommiof2kids replied to SPN2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you will see alot as an EMT if you work on an ambulance with a fire department. I'm not sure where you live but in the Dallas area the majority of the emergency responders are fire...

  22. Any advice out there?

    mommiof2kids posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hey y'all! I'm new to teaching and am a bit shocked at the "drama" that goes on in and out of the classroom. I teach at an LVN program and the majority of our students are non-traditional (have...

  23. 22 gauge IV cath in blood transfusions

    mommiof2kids replied to evilglowduckie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i've always worked in peds. in a pinch i have given blood through a 24 gauge. in my personal experience the bigger iv you can get the better. in an adult a 20gauge iv would be adequate, 18 gauge...