RN and Mommy

RN and Mommy

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  1. Parts of the United States

    RN and Mommy replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say, not the midwest, at least in my

  2. report sheet

    RN and Mommy replied to Fairy5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We get between 6-7 at once, but we routinely go though 9-10 per day. I keep them on a clipboard flagged with their room number with a sheet on top that says what times they get

  3. report sheet

    RN and Mommy replied to Fairy5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is what I use, use it if you like! Shift Report

  4. Where were u 9/11/01?

    RN and Mommy replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was at home and pregnant with my dd. I watched the show on TV the other night that showed all of the children that were born after 9/11 whose fathers died and I was crying the whole

  5. computer or paper charting? what program do you use?

    RN and Mommy replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We also use Cerner and I hate the silly double

  6. One Year In...

    RN and Mommy replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adam, thank you for your words of

  7. Help! I'm sinking!!

    RN and Mommy replied to whippetgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I gave myself a Vanco bath the other day. I forgot to clamp the tubing when I hung the piggyback and all down my arm and into my scrub top! That Vanco, gets you fresh and clean, as I am sure heparin...

  8. Is it possible to work part time while in 1st semester of Nursing School??

    RN and Mommy replied to MizDnurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is absolutely doable. I worked 24 hours/week the whole time I was in nursing school (at a hospital, 12 hour shifts, weekends). Good

  9. First day on the floor

    RN and Mommy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    [color=deepskyblue]well, i graduated in may and have been working as a cna for 4 years on the floor i am working on now as a rn (ortho/neuro). i was in hospital orientation in a classroom for the...

  10. Can someone help with these drug calculations?

    RN and Mommy replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    Here is the second... First you need to find out how many units of heparin are in 1 mL of Saline... 20,000 units X units ___________ = ________ = 1000X =...

  11. Can someone help with these drug calculations?

    RN and Mommy replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    Ok, here is the first one... First you need to figure out how many mg is in 1 ml so you take 500mg X mg ______ X _________ = 250X = 500 then 500/250 = 2mg/mL 250...

  12. Applying for RN positions????????

    RN and Mommy replied to CNMtobe2012's topic in General Nursing

    When I was applying I was told to submit my application 1 1/2 to 2 months before graduation. Good Luck with the job search and your last year of

  13. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    RN and Mommy replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    I would worry about the earpieces to the stethoscope, not only do they come off, but what if they got pushed inside too far? I would stick with the play kits. My daughter, 4 got a play doctor kit...

  14. I JUST took mu NCLEX!!

    RN and Mommy replied to leeae85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yea!! Congratulations!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  15. do physical therapists make more money than RNs?

    RN and Mommy replied to nurse~ashley's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, here are the science classes I took... 1. Introduction to Biology 2. Anatomy and Physiology I 3. Anatomy and Physiology II 4. Microbiology 5. General Chemistry I 6. Organic &...

  16. Feeling stupid...

    RN and Mommy replied to RNLisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way. I haven't had clinicals since March and I felt very out of practice with my clinical skills. I have been on the floor for a total of 4 days now. The last two I took my own two...

  17. Do I tape foley to leg?

    RN and Mommy replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

    We used to use the velcro leg bands, but now we use a product called Stat-lock. It is secured to the patient's leg. It doesn't slip down like the velcro ones did, but it's a pain to get off. We...

  18. Did you lose weight?

    RN and Mommy replied to H2O Sprite's topic in General Nursing

    Well, in NS I gained about 30 lbs. Now that that's finished I have lost 25 since graduation (12 weeks). I am pretty much where I started and will continue to lose thanks to Weight

  19. How many patients are you assigned?

    RN and Mommy replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I work on an Ortho/Neuro unit and we have on days anywhere from 5-7 patients along with a CNA who only has those patients as well. With patients coming and going, it is not unusual to have run...

  20. First year nursing and EXPECTING first baby

    RN and Mommy replied to anxiety722's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would tell your boss that you are pregnant and I think she'd appreciate you being upfront and honest with her. Besides that, there may be some patients you can't care for while you are pregnant....

  21. Got nightmares?

    RN and Mommy replied to RITA2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know about nightmares, but I can't sleep the night before I have to work!!!! I too work on an Ortho/Neuro

  22. What do you do when you see this??

    RN and Mommy replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I will bring them a washcloth or get them some of the hand sanitizer gel. I also always provide them with these things before

  23. "New grad-itis"...

    RN and Mommy replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I am a brand spankin new nurse and I can't imagine I know everything. I feel like I know about 1%! I have also worked on this floor as a CNA for 4 years and thought I would have it easier, but so...

  24. First day on the floor

    RN and Mommy replied to RN and Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [color=deepskyblue][color=cyan]i just wanted to update everyone. i am currently up to taking two patients. at what point do you get comfortable with yourself and your skills as a nurse? i still...

  25. Do float nurses in your facility get paid more?

    RN and Mommy replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    We get paid 10% more per hour. We also float everywhere except L&D, mother/baby, high risk OB, and the