littlemammanurse

littlemammanurse BSN, RN

PP, Pediatrics, Home Health

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  1. I finished the BSN.

    littlemammanurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :ancong!:

  2. I feel overwhelmed

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have started working a casual nights position at a children's home for children with special needs.The pay is great, it is a small home and it is night shifts like I had wanted, and I have always...

  3. Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    littlemammanurse replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would not say anything when leaving.I wouldn't even explain to them why you are leaving and going to PRN.Do what you need to do you

  4. I feel overwhelmed

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I discussed my concerns with her before going into work last night and she was able to get someone to come in with me for the next few

  5. Article Winners

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have they announced the winners for the Christmas article contest they had

  6. Article Winners

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can't believe I won :) Thank you to everyone who voted on my

  7. Light therapy for night shifters?

    littlemammanurse replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    I usually don't have trouble sleeping as I have low iron levels(not anemic)just low iron levels.I am always tired so I never have a problem getting a nap or two in during the day.But I usually block...

  8. Let it snow !

    littlemammanurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I live 25 minutes away from 1 job, and 15 minutes from the other.I work as a community nurse for the job that is 15 minutes away doing foot care.If the weather is bad,all I do is reschedule their foot...

  9. Nurse assaulted

    littlemammanurse replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient stick his hands up my scrubs and began to grope my breasts.I was so upset, and I was lucky that another nurse witnessed it.I left that job the next

  10. Trouble with night shift since time change

    littlemammanurse replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in General Nursing

    I have had this problem too!I work full time nights, and then do a casual job 2 times a week!It is so tiring and many times I am not getting enough

  11. home remedies you would NEVER try

    littlemammanurse replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a kid I would get terrible fevers when my tonsils would get infected,the one fever I had was 105.1!Very hot! My mom took Vaseline rubbed it on both of the bottoms of my feet, then took an...

  12. Student caught stealing....

    littlemammanurse replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Charges do need to pressed in this case.I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you!I hope that something good comes from

  13. Will you hire a nurse w/o reference letter?

    littlemammanurse replied to BBear10's topic in General Nursing

    I had a few teachers and clinical instructors give me a reference, as well as the hospital I volunteered at 2 days a week write me a letter as well.It never hurts to ask them for a letter!GOOD...

  14. Huge Dilemma...please help!

    littlemammanurse replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Attend the interview!You sound like you did an awesome job as they now want you for a peer interview!Congratulations on graduating and all the hard work that you got through to make it this far!Good...

  15. Home Health Nursing Pay?

    littlemammanurse replied to delerben's topic in Home Health

    I work 2 casual home health care RPN positions and I get paid per visit and am fortunate enough to have one company reimburse me for my mileage.I say its worth it to me just to work the casual...

  16. New grads resigned to night work?

    littlemammanurse replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    I love night shifts and I am a new grad!They are much quieter and if I have questions that come up and I am unsure of there are always more experienced nurses to be found to help me out.I worked days...

  17. Personal liability insurance why or why not?

    littlemammanurse replied to blaze2510's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely get malpractice insurance to cover your butt!I am in Canada and got it through my regulating body(RPNAO). I am not sure where you are

  18. Personal liability insurance why or why not?

    littlemammanurse replied to blaze2510's topic in General Nursing

    In Canada all nurses according to the College of Nurses guidelines MUST have malpractice insurance.I got it for $239 for the year through my regulating body.There are no if and's or but's here.We HAVE...

  19. Interview today!

    littlemammanurse replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck!Take deep breaths and try not to be

  20. Just Thought I'd Share

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought I would share this touching story with you.I work on a Palliative/Oncology/General Medicine floor and work mostly nights.We mainly have geriatric patients, but we do have some younger...

  21. Just Thought I'd Share

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    thank you everyone!it was very difficult to do that, but I am honored that her family requested me to be with her at her

  22. I love being a nurse :)

    littlemammanurse replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse!I can't imagine a better career for myself then being a

  23. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    littlemammanurse replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught to aspirate so I always

  24. Called for 2nd interview!

    littlemammanurse replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome and

  25. vent for those who work midnights

    littlemammanurse replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate how people don't understand.My mom used to work nights as a CNA when I was about 2 years old and hasn't worked there in years.She bragged all the time that she could work 3 nights shifts in a...