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  1. A Headache is not an emergency

    hardworkinmama replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    And this is why I hate triaging a headache. No neuro deficits, but 'worst headache of my life' or crying & being super dramatic could absolutely be life threatening. Or it could just be a...

  2. Studying for CEN

    hardworkinmama replied to dee789's topic in Emergency

    I passed in January of this year using Boswell's videos, ENA book, & Sheehy's for clarification/boning up on what I scored poorly on. Good

  3. Triage times (under 3 minutes)

    hardworkinmama replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I am one of those slow triagers. I don't mean to be, but I'm always second guessing my plan for the patient. I'm worried that I'm going to put someone in the WR that should have gone back or vice...

  4. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) rn-bsn nursing research 4325

    hardworkinmama replied to sallyko's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Oh my this class is killing me! I'm reading things & I think I understand it then turn in an assignment only to receive 70's! I've had all A's so far in this program. I'll be lucky to pass this...

  5. Best/Worst List of L&D nursing

    hardworkinmama posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you had to pick 1 thing as the best & 1 thing as the worst, what would you pick? I'm trying to decide if I should accept an L&D offer. So bombard me with your favorite aspects & the...

  6. Parkland Feb 2014 residencies/internships

    hardworkinmama replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

  7. Being the mom and the nurse you want to be.....

    hardworkinmama replied to leighgwin's topic in General Nursing

    That was always my concern. Especially if you work 2 or 3 shifts in a row. I don't know that I'd be in a functional state. I'm interested to hear how these nurses do it! I understand when the kids go...

  8. Being the mom and the nurse you want to be.....

    hardworkinmama replied to leighgwin's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's possible to find the balance, but not necessarily easy. I've just started my career as an RN with a 7 year old & almost 2 year old. It is hard working 3 12 hour shifts each week,...

  9. Humor me

    hardworkinmama replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    If I'm understanding it correctly, diverticulosis is the presence of 'pockets' while diverticulitis is inflammation of the 'pockets.' So if you said -otis once would maybe expect pt to present with...

  10. How do YOU use Sheehy's Manual?

    hardworkinmama posted a topic in Emergency

    I see this book recommended often & I've had it for months now. I'm just not sure how to use it best. I tried reading it like a book but that didn't really work for me. I'm halfway through...

  11. What's the best book bag for Nursing School?

    hardworkinmama replied to studentnurse92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Backpack on wheels. Just makes it

  12. Acne from being at the hospital???

    hardworkinmama replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

  13. How do YOU use Sheehy's Manual?

    hardworkinmama replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Emergency

    No not an ENA program. I'm in my hospital's critical care residency. Ok, I'll just plan to refer to it in that way.

  14. How do you eat healthy and stay fit on 12s?

    hardworkinmama replied to m0lasses's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I try not to ever buy food. It's expensive to do that! I make big batches of hummus & freeze it in small portions, eat lots of salads, basically just stick with whole foods (not processed, or...

  15. starting residency in 3 weeks, should I postpone BSN classes?

    hardworkinmama replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Emergency

    How cool! I'm so nervous & excited! Maybe I'll see you around

  16. starting residency in 3 weeks, should I postpone BSN classes?

    hardworkinmama posted a topic in Emergency

    I started an online RN to BSN program while I was waiting to begin work. I had planned to go ahead & take 6 hours this fall, but I'm wondering if it would be better to postpone school. My...

  17. starting residency in 3 weeks, should I postpone BSN classes?

    hardworkinmama replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for sharing! I have a few weeks of residency before the enrollment deadline for fall, so maybe I'll see how it feels.

  18. Kids, Nursing School, Household, Work???

    hardworkinmama replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Students

    Crock pot, meal plan, & prioritize. Food is important, but dusting isn't in my opinion. I lowered my standards a lot. You can do it! Just don't procrastinate! That's what will get you in

  19. Unit Manager Offered Me a Job Before Graduation. How to proceed?

    hardworkinmama replied to KatePasa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd take resume, license, CPR card, etc up there & talk face to face. It could be that even though they'be verbally offered you a job they have to go through HR type of stuff. Talk about stressful...

  20. Laptop or paper/pen notes in class?

    hardworkinmama replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

    I ended up really liking a Live scribe pulse pen. You have to buy their notebooks, but they have special paper in them, so the pen is recording the lecture while you take notes & the pen syncs...

  21. Length of orientation or preceptorship for new RN grad

    hardworkinmama replied to funkyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So scary! As stated above, protect yourself & your license. That doesn't sound safe for patients or

  22. What do you wear under scrubs?

    hardworkinmama replied to granolatrees's topic in General Students

    I wore tank tops or short sleeve t-shirts under scrub tops. I'm more hot natured as well. Check to make sure you don't have a specific dress code to follow.

  23. Will ER nurses help me answer a few questions, please??

    hardworkinmama replied to mcao11's topic in Emergency

    The hospital that hired me (new grad ER) also offers a trauma/CCU residency & they did require BSN. So at least 1 hospital does require that. TNCC you would probably be expected to earn while you...

  24. Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    hardworkinmama replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    http://www.mdpocket.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=381

  25. Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    hardworkinmama replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    I'll be a new grad in the ER next month! I'm thinking all those listed above will be what we need. I did get a clipboard that folds in half & fits in a scrub pocket that I plan to carry. It has...