mom2michael

mom2michael MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Nursing Assistants/Techs: Poll

    mom2michael replied to RedERRN's topic in Emergency

    What functions do the nursing assistants provide in your ER? transport, EKG's, lab draws, accu checks, vitals, specimen collection, stocking, wound cleaning, splints, ordering, giving admission clerk...

  2. add your funny TRIAGE complaints from pts

    mom2michael replied to er nursing's topic in Emergency

    I have HIV-pylori.....so you have H-pylori???? NO, the doctor said it's HIV-pylori and I'm really really really sick and I'm going to die....So...do you have HIV? Well, no, I don't think so....I've...

  3. I need some advice!

    mom2michael replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion is always....get the highest amount of education that is feasibly possible for yourself and your family right now. You will not regret it. It's very easy to fall into the trap of "I'll...

  4. new grad given only 3 wks orientation

    mom2michael replied to lalagrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in the same boat and I ended up having to quit because my NM refused to listen to my pleas for help. The unit was short staffed and she shoved me into a situation I was not comfortable with. I...

  5. Is Telemetry Difficult For New Grads?

    mom2michael replied to luv2shopp85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started out on a Tele floor and for the most part, I love the job itself. I love cardiac related conditions though. I was a PCS on that floor before I took the RN position though - so that helped...

  6. Job offer on hold

    mom2michael replied to mrod's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just tell them at your interview you have several interviews lined up, you want to complete them all and eval from there before you'll make any decision at all. It's your job,, your license and your...

  7. Missouri RN Survey

    mom2michael replied to blueherring's topic in General Nursing

    1. I entered because in my previous life, my career was at a standstill and I would never move up in pay or position. I had always pondered the idea of nursing since I was 17. My previous jobs were...

  8. What can unlicensed personnel do?

    mom2michael replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    As a PCS during NS I was allowed to d/c and start foley's, in and out caths, do blood draws and accu-checks and d/c IV's but these were all extensive training sessions and involved 15+ times of being...

  9. What Is a WOW Program??

    mom2michael replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    One facility around here does Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun every 2 weeks, so you work 48 hours, paid for 72 and get full time benefits. You get somewhere near 40% shift diff to work that program. They've...

  10. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

    mom2michael replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

    Touch choice. My 1st job was 1 hour and 15 mins. away from work. When I worked 3 nights in a row - it was horrible because 12 hour shifts often turn into 13,14, or 15 hour shifts. I scared myself...

  11. What is your hospital's policy for outside meeting reimbursement?

    mom2michael replied to RadiologyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get $2000/year to use on whatever it is I want and I mean - whatever I want including things that are non nursing related. If it's a requirement for my job (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, etc...) the facility...

  12. full-time hospital hours...

    mom2michael replied to Chickysmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One girl I used to work with - works Thurs-Tues for her 6 days and then she is off for 8 days total and starts the Thurs - Tues work week the following week. She loves it that way and fills the...

  13. Two TB test???

    mom2michael replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    Every healthcare job I've had since I started NS and even now required me to have 2 tests upon hire. Now I just have to have the yearly

  14. One month Notice?????

    mom2michael replied to mim-o's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy where I work now just changed to all non professional staff, 2 weeks, all professional staff 30 days and all management staff 60 days. RN's and LPN's where I work fall into the 30 day...

  15. Do additional college degrees help when looking for a nursing job?

    mom2michael replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I have other degrees too and they've done nothing to aid in finding me a nursing related job. My work experience on the other hand, even none nursing eperience.....that helped out tons. Maybe because...

  16. IPODs

    mom2michael replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    When I have to work nights, I wear mine when I have no patients in the ED - but if we have a patient, it's put up. It passes the time and I love to put it on and clean, which is what I do when we...

  17. What is your daily routine?

    mom2michael replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a 8 bed ED. 1045 - get to work - and clock in, go put up my lunch, pick up my narc keys from the floor. 1055 - find out what's up in the ED right now - make sure all orders have been taken...

  18. $17.00 Hr. Starting Wage For RN?

    mom2michael replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    See, I have to disagree that NW Arkansas has a low cost of living. I grew up on the west coast and moved to this area and I've seen no difference in the "prices" of things. My parents just recently...

  19. need Micro help for the summer session PLEASE!!!!

    mom2michael replied to travel soon's topic in General Nursing

    I took my Micro class in the summer and it was great. The teacher really taught us what was necessary to get us thru Micro, really focused on the medical aspect of Micro for us (we were all nursing...

  20. Night support staff optional? Is this common?

    mom2michael replied to oeue2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I left my 1st nursing job after less than 3 months because we had no support on the night shift, I worked with horrid co-workers that just told me all the time "get used to it - this is how it is"....

  21. My new job in Portland, OR..

    mom2michael replied to dear3535's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so glad it worked out for you!!!! Good luck in your new

  22. GN starting rate?

    mom2michael replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pathetic!!! try $16.00/hr for pathetic. The cost of living here is very high. The best pay I found in all my searching was $16.85/hr and that was an hour and 15 mins. away. By the time you...

  23. Please Explain......

    mom2michael replied to doggybour's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I know. The highest new grad pay I found in my area was $16.85 and that was an hour and 15 mins. away and their insurance was more than what I pay now plus when you factor in the driving...

  24. Please Explain......

    mom2michael replied to doggybour's topic in General Nursing

    I make $16/hr and the cost of living here is VERY high where I live. There are no diffs. for BSN, you make the same amount of $$$$ here regardless of your

  25. Energy?

    mom2michael replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I drink at least 120 oz of water a day and I walk 2 miles a day on the treadmill. I keep my breakfast and lunch light and snack on high protein or fruit during the day. I know those seem like crazy...