Mrs. SnowStormRN

Mrs. SnowStormRN RN

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  1. A patient's experience with RUDE nursing staff.. Should this be reported?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to digoe74's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. You do feel embarrassed and look down on yourself. Good way to put

  2. A patient's experience with RUDE nursing staff.. Should this be reported?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to digoe74's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry but even this sounds judgemental to me. How do you know the case surrounding these people? Maybe their jobs do pay well but they are the sole breadwinners in their home and can no longer afford...

  3. considering Nursing: questions

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to ccparsons11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your post reminded me of a co-worker who was cleaning up C-diff when her cell phone fell out of her pocket into it. She cleaned the phone with alcohol and I was like, "So youre NOT going to get your...

  4. VA clincs and centers having 12hr shifts

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to jdl711's topic in General Nursing

    The VAMC in Hampton, VA started 12hr shifts right before we moved to MD in 2006 on the MedSurg

  5. Odd behavior with psycosomatic symptoms

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said, I dont think there is any need to add to any of this. I will just reiterate, Anxiety is often associated with chest pain especially in Panic Disorders (and sometimes when Panic...

  6. How do you address your patients?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well Mr. Kool-aid, as I am a big fan of yours and so I will call you Mr. Kool-aid - because Kool-aid is delicious, but not nutritious. haha! jk! Anyhow, I call everybody sir and ma'am, because I am...

  7. Sharing Prescription Drugs

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Finally2008's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think Susie and Jane are nurses, I think the OP was saying as a RN does she have an obligation to report. I would say no, I would just say "The muscle relaxant may not have the same effect as...

  8. Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is some great advice in this post. I once lived in an area where there were 2 major hospital corporations and it seemed liked they owned everything, from nursing homes to speciality offices and...

  9. Where are the candy stripers?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the last time Ive seen candy stripers (with the striped pull over apron) was probably in 2005 when I worked for the VA Hospital. I remember when I worked LTC around 2002 they would come there...

  10. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    There is two sides to every story and this is just one. If she is usually on her game (as you mentioned) could something being going on in her personal life in which she is now on benzo's? Above all...

  11. Z-coil Shoes

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would wear

  12. blood exposure question

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to yeoman's topic in General Nursing

    What did your professor

  13. Z-coil Shoes

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They do look rather strange, but Im thinking thats where sneaker companies are going these days, look at those sketchers with the round bottoms, which I always picture someone leaning forward like...

  14. What to do for this patient simulation????

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to ilovetonurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way to tell if this student has made an effort because he/she did not post what her and her partner came up with. Only saying that they are "clueless." I think guidance is one thing, but...

  15. What to do for this patient simulation????

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to ilovetonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, we didnt get our simulation info until right before the scenerio. We recieved a report and did things based on what happened once we got into the room. I think its better that way because we got...

  16. What sources do nurses use to stay informed of new medical research?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Elginite's topic in General Nursing

    Other than CEUs, you can subscribe to a nursing journal like AJN and have it mailed to your home with a

  17. I have not heard back from BON (Tx)

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to rc1999's topic in Texas Nursing

    I now know how to spell breathalyzer, LoL! and I think this post gives a great explanation of the OP's

  18. Medical Advice Please!!!!!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    LoL! I always say, "I'm off duty, contact your doctor." One thing I have learned, one question leads to a whole 3hr convo about the persons health history - so I decided I do not give any advice,...

  19. FAILED Nclex for the 6th TIME!!!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes many people have taken it multiple times, and passed. You can too. Is a refresher course an option? I took the NCLEX-PN a long time ago, but then Saunders and Lippincott was the way to go. Dont...

  20. I have not heard back from BON (Tx)

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to rc1999's topic in Texas Nursing

    I dont know how you can get a DWI for falling asleep, didnt they do a breath-a-liser (sp?)? Anyhow, I think you need to contact the BON, theyre the only ones who can truly give you the facts. MUCH...

  21. Happy Nurse's Week!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    happy nurses week!!!

  22. Are you insulted????

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    Like you said, in your opinion, you are surely welcomed to

  23. Are you insulted????

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    This is not the least bit insulting. Im sorry you even wasted your precious time explaining yourself to those nurses, because it was none of their business. Whose to say what someone else should do...

  24. Do you think I would be better off starting the ADN program as a generic student?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to delores4's topic in LPN to RN

    I think you will be fine. I did the LPN to RN transition course and hadnt worked in anything but Psych for like 4 years and I did great and you will too. CONGRATS on your

  25. Tele interview Tomorrow. Need your help!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    DRESS TO IMPRESS - a 1st impression is a lasting one. (You're a professional) BE CONFIDENT Think of your best attributes now, Ive been asked my strengths and weaknesses on every interview Do some type...