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  1. "to go" medicines?

    mtnmom replied to mtnmom's topic in Emergency

    I like the "pre-packaged" idea, Northernlights. Wish ours were that way. We have to get the meds from the cabinet, put them in a container and write out a label. Rather than keep a log, the MD writes...

  2. Co-Worker Threatening Suicide

    mtnmom replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    wow. This chick needs some intervention, and quick. Does your employer have a 24-hour EAP line - if so you could maybe get through to a mental health professional. Either that or talk to your nurse...

  3. No fundal checks for post-op C-sections?

    mtnmom replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What other crazy information is your preceptor feeding you? I would check the policy and procedure manual for your

  4. My best friend's nightmare

    mtnmom replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My heart breaks for your friend and her daughter...I am going to have my 15 year old read this post just to reinforce what I have always told her....that she should always feel free to come to me, no...

  5. Work while in school for NP?? Possible??

    mtnmom replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in the category of "absoutely have to work" b/c I am both the primary breadwinner and benefit carrier for the family. (my husband has been out of work and unable to find meaningful employment for...

  6. How to check RN status?

    mtnmom replied to Gigglesforall's topic in General Nursing

    In Georgia where I live the state BON lists address info for RN's. I don't like

  7. need tips for fundal checks

    mtnmom replied to snwflknurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    #1 make sure that a mom's pain is well controlled #2 make sure that the patient understands the reason for the fundal checks, and what can happen if a uterus is not firm and where it should be - I...

  8. Advice on which PDA to buy

    mtnmom replied to indigo's topic in General Nursing

    i like Tungsten E because its good value and not a bunch of extra features that you may not need. It also allows for viewing and editing of word, excel and Powerpoint files so that feature has...

  9. Soa????????????????

    mtnmom replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    we use DIB...difficulty in

  10. if only for one day......

    mtnmom replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would have much more evil thoughts - like wanting to rub his nose in it and bopping him on the head with a rolled newspaper! :chuckle Seriously, though, this person sounds as if he really has some...

  11. Spouse of an Er nurse needs help

    mtnmom replied to jvalloric's topic in Emergency

    maybe, this is just a thought...is there tension from another source outside work that you have not considered...just assumed it was the influence of the

  12. Spouse of an Er nurse needs help

    mtnmom replied to jvalloric's topic in Emergency

    i really don't mean to offend anyone but dr. phil annoys the he** out of

  13. Newly Med

    mtnmom replied to melloyelloducky's topic in General Nursing

    My feelings are to just write from your heart and forget the quotes - especially do not use quotes from a TV show!!! They are looking for your feelings, so quotes from other nurses will not be...

  14. Should I have chosen nursing?

    mtnmom replied to undecided's topic in General Nursing

    if you can swing it and have a supportive family then by all means go for it!!!! I went to a year of RT school when I was 18 but had to drop out for the same reasons as you - no money and no parental...

  15. Best PDA for new SRNA student

    mtnmom replied to suzanne4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I love the tungsten E. It has plenty of memory and will accomodate a memory card as well - will hold plenty of nursing-related stuff as well as personal calendar, photos (although it does not take...

  16. Suggestions wanted, please

    mtnmom replied to blondiii's topic in General Nursing

    your son has a civic and moral duty to report this type of abuse. Who knows what else is happening or is soon to happen in that home. The movie might be just the

  17. Five week ER orientation

    mtnmom replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    I recently switched to the ER from another nursing field after 5 years as an RN. I have been a nurse now for 5 years - the hospital where I work is in a rural area with a 10-bed ER - a surprising...

  18. Would you have called the doc? (LONG)

    mtnmom replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would have done exactly the same thing. What if the situation had been as reported, and you had not called the doctor, and this pt. precip'd the 24-weeker right into the bed? Then they probably...

  19. Stripping Membranes

    mtnmom replied to fusster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had my membranes stripped with my 2nd pregnancy in 1994. The midwife offered it as an option - I was beyond huge - eventual 9-8 baby, so I was miserable as well. At the time I was not a nurse and...

  20. am I beyond hope?

    mtnmom replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. You are not a bad nurse. you have just had a bad experience. Sounds like you were severely mishandled. Is there a facility near you that has a dedicated postpartum or Mother/baby unit?...

  21. Draw prize at Tradeshow booth

    mtnmom replied to canuckeh!'s topic in Emergency

    1. Palm (tungsten E or similar) - loaded with software would be even better 2. a quality stethoscope 3. gift certificates for online scrubs would be great!!! 4. Amazon or other online bookseller...

  22. Jcaho 2005

    mtnmom replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    are you serious???? is there really a certain way we are supposed to tie our shoes???? and if so what is it? and where, pray tell, can I put my stethoscope? My pockets are full

  23. admissions nurse

    mtnmom replied to pmshiftsup's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an admissions nurse for awhile - as a floater between an 18-bed medical unit and an 18-bed surgical unit. If implemented well, I believe it is a great program but there need to be some...

  24. Ugh...bad day at work

    mtnmom replied to Spacklehead's topic in Emergency

    that is sooo sad. we never know the whys for many things that happen. we just have to do our best and turn the rest over to God (or whatever you call your higher power)

  25. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    mtnmom replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with previous poster....there is not a lot that can be added. Nurses should not wear artificial nails. Period. End of story. There is plenty of clinical research to back it up. I personally...