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  1. Can LPN's act in supervisory role over the RN?

    badmamajama replied to Redhead55's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In your state does the BON have an anonymous line you can call and get practice advice? I've had to call mine a few times and one was for the same question. If you can, call and explain exactly what...

  2. I was told I was hired. No one called me in 3 days. Please advice.

    badmamajama replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    It's a big trend these days to send a thank-you note to your interviewer for their time. It may be a little cheesy but if you have their email and can send one under the guise of "oh please exhalted...

  3. can my DON force me to work the floor?

    badmamajama replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I can't imagine how scary that is! That would be worse than being a new grad getting shoved to the floor! At least if you were straight out of school you would have had recent clinical experience!...

  4. What does R&R stand for?

    badmamajama replied to nurse.anni's topic in General Nursing

    Rest and relaxation! Funny I saw the headline and though t it was sarcasm! Glad you cleared it up! I figure not a lot of us remember what r&r is even if we do know what it stands

  5. SCARED of being a nurse - hazardous drugs

    badmamajama replied to Saija's topic in General Students

    I hate to hear that this has caused you so much anxiety. I think you have good reason to be concerned and I applaud your efforts to look into policies and safety guidelines. I don't have to beat a...

  6. Older, overweight, and drug addicted patients

    badmamajama replied to NurseBatzy's topic in General Nursing

    Can I move to where you are and work with you? I would love love love to be around such a positive, uplifting spirit! What you just described is exactly the kind of nurse I always strive to be. It...

  7. what to do when pts aren't nice?

    badmamajama replied to treeye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I look at this way, I am there by my own choice and getting paid to be there. They probably are not. I try to see it as if they are sick, in pain, and probably feeling like crapola with their...

  8. instructor says nursing is not for me..

    badmamajama replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    There are a lot of great suggestions here. Take them and use them. What your instructor said about "getting the book and reading it" is a load of crap! What it sounds like they want you to do isn't...

  9. Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    badmamajama replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    Guttercat, you never fail to make me chuckle!!!!! Great thread!!! Keep the stories coming! These are great!!!

  10. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    badmamajama replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    Before nursing school I was an ED tech for two years. At that time I was often put up front to be the Triage tech. I was the first person you saw when you got passed the metal detectors. My job was...

  11. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    badmamajama replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    everyday, i don't go to work without it. (hr, lab draws, charting), i need the digital set to 24hr because i need every brain cell to do my job and doing the math to switch from 12hr to 24hr would put...

  12. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    badmamajama replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Cheap and trashable is right! If you pay more than $12 at Target than you are spending too much. I gave up on classic face watches with second hands ages ago. I stick to digital watches with...

  13. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    badmamajama replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: YES, YES, AND YES!!!!!!

  14. A Time You Made a Patient Smile?

    badmamajama replied to amyn87's topic in Nursing Humor

    "all right. that's it. i went to my young patient's bed, held her hand, and said, "this pain you're going through is crap. i know you want to be home with your children. sometimes, you just need to...

  15. Starting OB Clinical

    badmamajama replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Students

    I'm glad to hear you had fun!!! I bet you had to stop yourself from just picking the little ones all up and snuggling them! I'm also glad you have experience as a mom of a NICU baby. Wait, let me...

  16. We don't hire new nurses.

    badmamajama replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in the Raleigh, NC area. There are jobs here if you are open-minded. If you are an RN try not to get sucked into an LTC if you can at all help it. If you are willing to relocate that would be...

  17. Starting OB Clinical

    badmamajama replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Students

    Good luck! I hope you get to see some births!!! I like to find out what appeals to other nurses about their specialty. How did you come to choose OB?

  18. Book Discussion: Saving Lives:Why the Media's Portrayal of Nurses Puts us All at Risk

    badmamajama replied to JennJF's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm curious by what they mean by "at risk?" How much is the e-book?

  19. Mommy and Nurse, blessing and curse.

    badmamajama replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    i have to admit i have performed many a nursing interventions on the poor babies. i push fluids, monitor urine output (well i dont measure, i just make sure to be aware of how many times they are...

  20. I need help with a Care plan PLEASE!!!

    badmamajama replied to mzwest83's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm actually amazed that there was no big discussion in class on how to do care plans, and that you only have one to do! Let me ask, in what time frame is this one lonely care plan due? Is this the...

  21. help!..2 bothering questions...

    badmamajama replied to tss2507's topic in General Students

    As everyone said, talking comotose/nonverbal patients through procedures is the best way to go. Remember we don't know what they hear or understand so it's best to assume they hear and understand...

  22. Should I quit nursing school?

    badmamajama replied to PillarofAutumn's topic in General Students

    Very good advice! Staring at your syllabus and the workload you are facing is overwhelming! Take intone exam at a time, one paper at a time, one clinical day at a time! Take breaks on weekends....

  23. Gap in education between MDs and RNs

    badmamajama replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would have loved the 1.5 year nurse residency. Being a new grad was about as much fun as being hit in the head repeatedly with a hammer. Having some time to be a real nurse and still have someone...

  24. Nursing Career Suicide for New Grad?

    badmamajama replied to knufflebunny's topic in Nursing Career

    As far as career suicide, I hate to speak on that because it seems all new grads are having a hard time finding jobs. My advice is in regards to FMLA. I recommend you land a good job somewhere that...

  25. Any other cold hearted nurses out there?

    badmamajama replied to sweet~revenge's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you're heartless or cold at all, just realistic. It sucks having to hold a confused person down to perform a scary, painful procedure but when all else fails and it's their health or...