MissJoRN

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  1. Special Needs Child and Incompetent Parents. (VENT!)

    MissJoRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I almost was defensive over that post since I remember when little swimmers were new and a dream come true for a slender 7 y/o I took to swim therapy! I used to obsessively clip coupons for...

  2. HELP! having trouble

    MissJoRN replied to blondeangl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a little nudge... Mom with uncontrolled bleeding or breathing? Get a few consults going... a neonatologist needs to see the baby ASAP, for meds and maybe setting up a vent. You'll want the ERs...

  3. Special Needs Child and Incompetent Parents. (VENT!)

    MissJoRN replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your frustration! Sorry about the day! How many parents of special needs kids do we know who would love to run out food shopping for a former sickie/ trached kid who actually likes to eat!!...

  4. What should I bring???

    MissJoRN replied to mumofbratz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    might depend on the hospital? I didn't think about these things and I'm adding them to my "thought" list for upcoming birth. I know my hospital has lousy pillows and the thicker blankets (vs flannel...

  5. How does someone get over...

    MissJoRN replied to Alexsys's topic in Pediatric

    I'm in home care where it's even harder than on the floor (oh but my favorite frequent-flyers... I'll never forget quite a few) Anyway, if someone can tell me how to "un-attach" from some of my kids...

  6. How one can prepare for pediatric board certification?

    MissJoRN replied to PBCR's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The reading list for the CPN exam is pretty vague, isn't it? Of course Whaley and Wong is recommended, but do I read the whole thing? Sorry, I'm not certified although I'm considering it again (I go...

  7. What would you do...?

    MissJoRN replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

    Perfect plan! Next time we have an emergency lap to open conversion and I'm running dow the hall carrying that d:angryfire thing, it will be so much

  8. What would you do...?

    MissJoRN replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

    Nursing shortage solved! "Mr Smith, reach up here and hold this

  9. Nurses are overpaid!

    MissJoRN replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Weren't they a little full of themselves! Those OB docs were pretty stupid in those days too! If I'm ever accidentally teleported back in time, leave me in the competant hands of a nurse or lay...

  10. Nurses are overpaid!

    MissJoRN replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I bet the sight of it "cured" all the same things that the threat of castor oil

  11. Do you get sick more often in peds?

    MissJoRN replied to ER1010's topic in Pediatric

    The first year in peds can be tough... (I had my first and last ever strep throught that way) now I don't think there's a germ on the planet that can penetrate me! Seriously I had an RSV baby that I...

  12. Meds you hate to give....

    MissJoRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Demerol, Mucomyst (yay for the replacement!), ribavirn (is it even still used?), racemic epi (yucky, try not inhaling it when the pt's in your lap) and anything IM. For the GT crushing haters... I do...

  13. OR opportunity, pros/cons?

    MissJoRN replied to nurseinlimbo's topic in Operating Room

    I just figures out where everything is! Can you guess? Uh-huh... some brainiac decided to "restructure the instrument room for better efficency" Reall efficient me standing for 5 mins with an open pt...

  14. things that drive me nuts...care to add??

    MissJoRN replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a parent of a frequently hypoxic child who always discussed whether her "stats" were low or high today in report... drove me crazy b/c otherwise no medical terminology got past this woman and...

  15. Different Pen colors

    MissJoRN replied to cajrio's topic in General Nursing

    We used to use the tricolor by shift charting when I worked in LTC. I think the reasons for discontinuing it were convenience, nurses getting confused during 12 hr shifts, and no real reason to...

  16. Floating to diffrent units in your hospital

    MissJoRN replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Peds we were a "half closed" unit. We could float out (assuming we had the luxury of 2 RNs to start out with) but other nurses could not float in and care for pedi pts. Occasionally...

  17. Stat locks! Yay!

    MissJoRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen them with PICCs, or if I have paid not attention in the OR but they do work great for peripherals. I love how they just sort of snap around the hub and seem so secure. We recently had...

  18. Crocs Brand Shoes

    MissJoRN replied to Bipley's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They aren't a "wear them in" kind of shoe. Sounds like they just aren't compatible with your body/leg/feet type. I know I wish shoes weren't such an individual thing... so much $$ to spend to find...

  19. Thanks to all

    MissJoRN replied to apontius's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't do it alone, either! Thanks for giving me a room, a mattress, and access to a shower (I was lucky!) to sleep on Thanks for being forgiving if my routine was a little slow because Med-surg is...

  20. new in the states

    MissJoRN replied to german_nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I agree that would ultimately be the most ideal route, but maybe she would like being a scrub tech while she works out the best way to pursue her US RN? I do have a friend from Germany who is still...

  21. I Love My Crocs!!

    MissJoRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have no problem slipping in mine. My last OR shoes were sneakers and I had to practically tiptoe to get rooms ready right after housekeeping mopped and was afraid to carry heavy pans but now I just...

  22. diploma vs bsn

    MissJoRN replied to jenn_rn_nj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With a diploma in nursing and a BS degree you'll probably be missing only 1-2 BSN nursing theory classes (3-8 credits). Usually something like spirituality in healthcare or nursing research, depends...

  23. Pediatric or Adult Nursing for New Grad

    MissJoRN replied to dive687's topic in Pediatric

    Exactly... I second the recommendation for general peds med-surg. I understand, and usually support the idea that some med-surg experiience is good vs a highly pecialized specialty, but I also think...

  24. Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    MissJoRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I once heard that the McDonalds at CHOP (Philly) is the busiest one in the world. Interesting... I always thought it was a little strange, too,

  25. A question about labels in OR

    MissJoRN replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, Marie! Terrific idea! I was going to mention that sometimes steri-strips seem to hold the ink better than the labels, but I think I'll switch to the tegaderm,