Mrs. SnowStormRN

Mrs. SnowStormRN RN

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  1. After Taking The NCLEX...I Passed My 5th Time!

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

    congratulations!!!!

  2. party like a nurse?!?!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to gummibear's topic in Nursing Humor

    Maybe instead of taking shots, we're giving them yeesh! I have no idea,

  3. Let's think positive today!!

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

    I love the fact that as a nurse, a smile can be the best medicine - I try to medicate my patients (with a smile) on a regular basis I also think it helps them relax with me, I love that. The joy of...

  4. Nursing doesnt define you

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

    OMG! Its so many talented nurses here. I love all of these posts. So many of us have a lot in common. I have a golden myself (who happens to be a goofball, his name is Simba). Someone mentioned...

  5. Nursing doesnt define you

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

    Youve been through a lot, and you deserve every bit of happiness that is out there for you. This was a beautiful post, thanks for sharing

  6. Nursing doesnt define you

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

    OMG! I forgot to mention that I totally watch useless reality show nonsense, bahahaha!! LoL! too funny - I try to balance it out with educational stuff like Mystery Diagnosis, OH! and can I count...

  7. Unlisenced assistive personell replacing nurse positions

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Italia23's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You took the words right out of my mouth. Ive seen MAs do "office work," billing, scheduling appointments, and organizing files." I think this is appropriate. Usually the offices Ive been in have...

  8. RN License in Jeopardy?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interesting that you say this, I couldnt agree with you more. There is really a negative image/stigma associated with LTC. Ive worked at 3, early in my nursing career - 1 fit the negative...

  9. Worst 1st job experience

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to carmella2678's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right. They sound desperate to me. Desperate to fill spaces of other people who felt mistreated and left. Youre not in the wrong profession, you just started at the wrong place....

  10. My Job is Making Me Fat

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

    Hope you

  11. Any Psych Nurses...

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to KJStarling's topic in Nursing Humor

    JPW (Just Plain Weird) Apparently its not as rare as we

  12. You're On Stage

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

    Yes my friend (fellow RN) works at a hospital in which she does have a line she must say to visitors (not patients), "Hi I'm ________, can I assist you? I have the time." LoL! I think that is so...

  13. Nurse chatting/dating patient

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

    Yes the school should let students know the boundaries before they start clinical rotations. Mine sure did. Despite my school making it clear that we are only to have professional relationships with...

  14. NCLEX ran out of time...please tell me !!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to erik187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the nclex-pn is 5 hours maximum, minimum 75q's and max is 205. quick results available after 48hrs - but i found some information from the pearsonvue website that answers your question (see scenerio...

  15. NCLEX ran out of time...please tell me !!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to erik187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    See post

  16. How did you find your specialty??

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

    I started off in LTC and it was very overwhelming, I loved the patients but it was a difficult place to work. Later I applied at the VA Hospital and begin working in MedSurg (which I knew I wouldnt...

  17. OH NO! FULL MOON!

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

    Lets just say I felt like I was in Michael Jacksons "Thriller" video on Full Moon

  18. OH NO! FULL MOON!

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

    I use to work on an Alzheimers unit, I need not say more -

  19. Is there a nursing shortage or not?

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

    There is definitely no shortage here in the DMV, I have friends who have been nurses for years and cant find a job. I know when I finished RN school, there was 80+ graduates in my class alone, and...

  20. Electronic MAR?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I think electronic is good - took some getting use to after using the MAR (med book) for years (in LTC). When I started at a hospital, when we scanned the bracelet the drawer would pop open, then...

  21. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I surely do want a pat on the back. :yeah:Shoot! I earned

  22. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Im trying to figure out why a Respiratory Therapist call themselves a nurse? Ive seen Resp Therapy assistants call themselves a RT. On the CNAs and MAs, yes I see this a lot. I actually have a post...

  23. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

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

    Funny you say that, as I suffer from a severe vit D deficiency and have to take

  24. PRN but haven't worked in 8 months!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you should definitely call the supervisor and ask these questions, they would have the answers. Good Luck to

  25. 5 mo pregnant and still looking for a job

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

    Have you tried an agency? You only have a few months left and a full time job would be training you and by the end of training you would have to go out. I dont think a job will hire a new RN just to...