littlemammanurse

littlemammanurse BSN, RN

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  1. Pediatric Visiting Nurse

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in Pediatric

    So I am doing community visiting nursing with pediatrics and want to know what I should carry in my nurses bag at all times?I have a pediatric stethoscope and blood pressure cuff but want to be...

  2. Pediatric Visiting Nurse

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for the advice. Yes I do get some advance notice for my pediatric patients and sometimes I get a new admission the day of and don't have much time to prepare. I definitely want to be...

  3. Children's Responses to Multicolor and Themed Uniforms

    littlemammanurse replied to sashamedvinsky's topic in Pediatric

    I know when my daughter has been sick the print scrubs cheer her up.She definitely responds better to pictures and lots of colors.From my past experience working in peds I find that a lot of patients...

  4. Lunches

    littlemammanurse replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I bring oatmeal,a hard boiled egg,tuna,fresh fruits,veggies,leftovers,salad,nuts and I love popcorn!I.also love to bring soups and chili's during the winter months.I try to be as creative as possible...

  5. Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    littlemammanurse replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    I will tell you I did it!When I went to school for my RPN I worked between 2 part time jobs(between the 2 I got 48 hours a week),had a 4 month baby who was exclusively breast fed,and went to school...

  6. Please take our burnout survey

    littlemammanurse replied to SurroDoula's topic in General Nursing

    Took it for you!Well made up

  7. Bridging Program

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am currently bridging from an RPN to an RN through Centennial College in Toronto,Ontario.I would like to know what I should expect from a bridging program?Is it difficult,is there a lot to learn,and...

  8. Bridging Program

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in International Nursing

    I ended up going back to nursing because my business venture didn't work out.We lost money,used up almost all of our savings to pay the bills and my husband works his photography business so couldn't...

  9. Practical Nursing in Canada for 2 years

    littlemammanurse replied to kamae's topic in Canada

    I am a Practical Nurse here in Ontario Canada and I am not sure about the answer to your question.Your best be would be to call the CNO and ask how it would work once you graduate from the program...

  10. To all Night Nurses:

    littlemammanurse replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    From another night nurse, thank you!!!!! :)

  11. How has All Nurses.com helped you!?!

    littlemammanurse replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses on this forum are so helpful and their kind spirit shows through their posts! I thank all of you for all of your

  12. Another Rant on Obesity and Children

    littlemammanurse replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is so sad!I try to encourage 60 minutes of activity daily with my 3 1/2 year old and healthy eating and healthy snacks.I know what overweight is like as I am overweight but am working very...

  13. Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    littlemammanurse replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    In school I learned to mix all the crushed meds together and all the liquid forms of medications together unless otherwise specified by the doctor or if there were other contraindications with other...

  14. Verbal abuse at work

    littlemammanurse replied to mimi1jb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is just disgusting...I had someone from an old job tell me to my face that they thought I was an idiot and couldn't believe they hired an air head like me...all because I asked for the password...

  15. What kind of Stethoscope do you have?

    littlemammanurse replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check out http://www.allheart.com they have a ton of Stethoscopes on there.I bought a littman one from off of there and it is the best one I have found so

  16. I am leaving nursing...

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    While I do love being a nurse, I am leaving the nursing field.I am pursuing the career of being a stay at home mom.Yes you read that right, I am leaving nursing(after only a year) to be a stay at home...

  17. I am leaving nursing...

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me I am enjoying the time I get to spend with my daughter immensely!I have been going back to the gym and I love my walking group with other young mothers that I participate in.I do a mommy and...

  18. I am leaving nursing...

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked doing pediatrics with special needs kids.There were always people getting fired,they were short staffed,the drive was too far,and they ALWAYS had something to complain about.It was a...

  19. Not sure if I understand this or not...

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in International Nursing

    Okay so I have been accepted into an RPN to BSCN bridging program beginning in May.I am not sure if I understand this or not, I may just be confused?:confused:At the end of this program I would have...

  20. calmoseptine

    littlemammanurse replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    The PSWs where I work apply it, they also hang and prepare feeds and flush gtubes.Just depends on

  21. Darn you, allnurses...Darn you all to heck!

    littlemammanurse replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Students

    I am so addicted to allnurses.com!I love this website!

  22. Trying to Decide

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse!I am upgrading to my BSCN and will have obtained it in 3 years(2014 at the latest).I am stuck between continuing on and doing a midwifery program or a NP program after obtaining...

  23. Trying to Decide

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    No actually I am just an RPN working my way to my RN BSCN.After I am done getting my RN I want to either be a midwife or a NP, just not sure which would suit me

  24. Not sure if I understand this or not?

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay so I have been accepted into an RPN to BSCN bridging program beginning in May.I am not sure if I understand this or not, I may just be confused?:confused:At the end of this program I would...

  25. add future employer on facebook?

    littlemammanurse replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    My answer is NO