Mrs. SnowStormRN

Mrs. SnowStormRN RN

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  1. Coming off Active Duty, looking for new specialty

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

    Phone triage is another option, on top of what others here have recommended. GOOD LUCK TO

  2. Facebook Violations

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to CottonPuffCat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IDK if complaining here would be any different in that case. There are many non-nurses on this forum (many who are patients) so non medical people can come here to AN and think the same thing....

  3. Nursing while nursing, can it be done??

    Mrs. SnowStormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I start a new job Monday and I have a 2month old. She has been exclusively breastfed. Since receiving the job offer I pumped. But due to the recent Hurricane I lost all of my pumped milk. I...

  4. Classes

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to derekfitness's topic in General Students

    PEDS! I had no interest in it, and that really played a

  5. I need help from an RN!!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to bw110u's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. No offense to anyone here, but this is the internet and the people answering your questions could easily not be nurses (not saying they aren't. I mean theres a 50/50 chance they are). GOOD...

  6. Nursing while nursing, can it be done??

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

    Thanks for all the advice and support.

  7. Nursing doesnt define you

    Mrs. SnowStormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It only defines a part of you . So what are some things you enjoy in your off time? Ive met so many special personalities here on allnurses. Some fiesty nurses, some sweet nurses, as well as some...

  8. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So I just got off the phone with my best friend, who is a RN in another state. She said that a CNA on the floor tells the patients she's a nurse. My friend said today was the last straw when she...

  9. Best way to unclog a PEG?

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

    Back in my LTC days we used ginger ale (diet for diabetics), worked like a

  10. What was your first "paying" job???

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I was 15 and it was Busch Gardens WENDYS (actually not located in the amusement park, but right outside of it). We stayed busy during the summers, but I LOVED IT! Worked there for 3 years!!! Started...

  11. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Use to drive 65 miles to college (because we moved), 2 hours to work until I had to leave due to husband getting deployed, now I have about a 15-20min drive to new job(depending on traffic going...

  12. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Are we talking Mega Millions? I would honestly spend most of the rest of my life traveling. I would like to open a few homeless clinics around the US as a goal. That would be my only work in...

  13. How many of you have...?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I moved from VA to MD - worked under VA license until MD came

  14. Nursing is not a game!

    Mrs. SnowStormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week (or so) an AN user posted this game: http://www.miniclip.com/games/funky-nurse/en/. Today my 10 year old daughter was playing some type of spa game that reminded me of it. I told my...

  15. Nursing is not a game!

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

    I just spit out my coffee. LOLOLOL!! tooooo

  16. Providence Holy Cross Mission Hills New Grad Program September 2011

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to J177's topic in California Nursing

    Maryland? I'm sorry to hear that. Call HR, maybe there is still a position for you in the hospital with a long preceptorship? IDK, sorry - I haven't heard this. I wish you much

  17. What is your favorite specialty and why?

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

    Psych. SIKE!!! no jk, really- I love Psych. I think it's fascinating because the mind is so complex. It saddens me that mental disorders may not be easily recognized and often are dismissed because of...

  18. Working part time?

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

    I just accepted a part time job because I have 3 children. A 10 yr old, 4 yr old, and a 2 month old. It kills me just to leave them 3 days a week, short hours. So yes, some nurse do work part

  19. Have you ever

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

    Back when I worked in MedSurg, I had a student one day on my floor trying to feed a patient during a seizure. YES MY PATIENT WAS HAVING A SEIZURE, and she did not think to notify anyone, PLUS she...

  20. another new grad that can't find work.

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :nmbrn:This answer is perfect. A month isn't very long. I just got a job and I graduated in Dec 2010. The right job will come for you, at the right time. I know it's hard, but keep applying and be...

  21. $450 scrub top... yeah, I know, for real.

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to A&OxNone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OMG! Me too!! I was thinking EPIC EPIC FAIL! and whats up with the goofy shirt under it? Even bigger FAIL!

  22. New job - how to tell them I'm pregnant?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to Nire83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have to go through occupational health prior? They may ask you and therefore it will be on record. I'm sorry I couldn't give a direct answer. I started a job when pregnant. I told occupational...

  23. Can an RN Apply for LPN Jobs?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to stardust1974's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if it appears insulting, your second post could have been read the same way. I in no means tried to belittle you. Just as you were trying to get your point across, so was I. I honestly believe...

  24. Can an RN Apply for LPN Jobs?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to stardust1974's topic in General Nursing

    I am saying that I do not think she wants to work AS a LPN, but as a RN. She just wants to apply for jobs that may call for LPN. For ex, "Hello, my name is Stardust. I know your ad calls for a LPN,...

  25. Can an RN Apply for LPN Jobs?

    Mrs. SnowStormRN replied to stardust1974's topic in General Nursing

    I think she means if the ad calls for a LPN and she applies as a RN, work as a RN, is that possible? I do not see why not, especially in LTC. A RN can do the job, and do it without accepting lower...