Mom2boysRN

Mom2boysRN

Member

  • Content

    218

  • Visitors

    6,189

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    7

All Content by Mom2boysRN

  1. That person

    Mom2boysRN replied to AmandaRn912's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't volunteer it. The last time I had my son in the ER after about 10 minutes the nurse looked at me and said "you're a nurse aren't you?" I laughed and asked what gave it

  2. Give me some hope...Is ANYONE happy being a nurse??

    Mom2boysRN replied to Rebekah1882's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE being a nurse. Plan wisely, get into a hospital as a cna asap, and know it may be difficult to find a job depending on where you live. As others have said just because someone else...

  3. Fat nurses

    Mom2boysRN replied to questions1025's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a fat nurse. It's just like life there are those that judge and those that don't. I do home health now, but I did work in a nursing home and assisted living and I could keep up with the...

  4. Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    Mom2boysRN replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    At 16 my grandfather was dying of cancer. He lived in another state, but we were visiting frequently. There was a point when us grandkids were no longer allowed to see him. We were told that he...

  5. Medical terminology according to patients

    Mom2boysRN replied to nursefrances's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about this... I'm allergic to most antibiotics, they give me a yeast

  6. Why do people insist on coming to work sick?

    Mom2boysRN replied to LTCNS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in home health and I admit I go to work sick. Never with a tummy bug though. I put on a mask before entering my patient's homes and am extra diligent in hand hygiene. I do this whether I...

  7. END-OF-LIFE Ethical Dilemmas

    Mom2boysRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have no issue giving increasing doses of Morphine to a dying patient for comfort care. I refuse to give Morphine simply to speed up the process of

  8. Weather Policy

    Mom2boysRN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I do home health so my situation is a bit different. There have been 3 days that we have been told to see our patients that had to be seen, but other patients were seen at our discretion. Roads...

  9. Do you like your job?

    Mom2boysRN replied to Toomanyhatsforme's topic in General Nursing

    Most days I love my job, but there are bad days of course. I am in home health. What I love: Giving my patients as much time as they need The independence If I don't want to deal with coworkers and...

  10. Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    Mom2boysRN replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    Home health is great for that! I only see my coworkers on days that I want to. You also get down time in your car between patients to

  11. Registered Nurses: Do you like your jobs?

    Mom2boysRN replied to mamba24's topic in General Nursing

    I am a home health RN, most days I like my job. Other days, meh. To answer your questions: Has your opinion of people changed at all, do you still have faith in humanity so to speak after dealing...

  12. Obligation to respond: what is your take?

    Mom2boysRN replied to kRN0512's topic in General Nursing

    I do what everyone else has said. I observe and if the situation is being handled appropriately I don't intervene, if it isn't then I do. I will identify myself as a nurse and offer my

  13. Has anyone left bedside or floor nursing with less than 3 years experience?

    Mom2boysRN replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked in a nursing home for less than a year before going to HH. It's really not a problem. If you are unhappy where you're at, then make the

  14. Medicare and Homebound

    Mom2boysRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    The agency I work with just says to be "homebound" means it is a difficult or taxing effort to leave home. So it doesn't mean they can't leave, it just means it is difficult when they do. I would...

  15. Is it okay to tell a patient to not disrespect you

    Mom2boysRN replied to lolakbolak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In that type of situation I just say, "I'm sorry you feel that way." It's hard not to feel defensive when someone speaks to you like

  16. What really happens to applications submitted online?

    Mom2boysRN replied to SuzieVN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are buzz words that the computer system is programmed to look for, so if you don't have those words... yours isn't getting looked at. My hubby does hiring in another field and that's what he...

  17. What is the correct title?

    Mom2boysRN replied to Redriver's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First name is fine, I'd feel strange being addressed as "Nurse___________" I just like it when doctors have respect for me and the work that I do for our

  18. Nurses who have done the flu shot clinics...

    Mom2boysRN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nursing Career

    (MODERATOR EDIT OF ENTITY) immunization clinics... training is online and they start hiring early. It's a pretty good gig. Good

  19. Nicknames unprofessional?

    Mom2boysRN replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Marked mine wrong also... Richie is fine to use at work... Richard for resume as others have

  20. Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

    Mom2boysRN replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    I took that leap. I went from working swings at a SNF to doing HH over a year ago. I went from part time to full in order to get a similar paycheck. I miss my days off during the week, but overall...

  21. When patients aren't home

    Mom2boysRN replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    I agree with what others have said. If pt isn't home I do a missed visit report and move on. I will also leave a message on the patients voicemail to let them know I stopped and I will call them to...

  22. Vaccuum Asisted Closure Wound Treatment

    Mom2boysRN replied to janelizabeth's topic in General Nursing

    Find out who your rep is for the wound vac company. They should be able to come out and instruct you on how to apply. Don't app apply a wound vac if you don't know how, you could make the wound...

  23. Already Planned my vacation

    Mom2boysRN replied to AshleyO77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, been there. After I had the job I told them that I had a vacation planned from xdate to x date. It wasn't an issue. Congrats and don't sweat

  24. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    Mom2boysRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Okay... Nurse suspected of giving insulin without accucheck to save time Nurse marking off she gave pills and an aide reported she saw her stuffing the pill strips from pharmacy into her purse (it was...

  25. How would you deal with this situation re:narcotics?

    Mom2boysRN replied to godiva's topic in Home Health

    Wow! Well I'm in IL. Probably most of my patients have a Rx for narcs of some sort. When we do a soc we compare their d/c med list to their pill bottles to make sure they have everything they are...