CountryMomma ASN, RN

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  1. CountryMomma

    Thank you, Joy Behar!

    CountryMomma replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Can we add outside links? Of their apology? Their "apology" consisted of mostly complaining we are too sensitive and took everything out of context. Splashed with a little "you deserve a
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    What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    CountryMomma replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Eroding trach leading to an endobronchial one-way valve clot. Pt was coughing out massive amounts of Frank and clotted blood. Worst part was that it was high pressure coughing - room looked like a...
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    Miss Colorado Brilliantly Explains Why You Are Not 'Just' A Nurse

    CountryMomma replied to herring_RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    On their Facebook page, they are being roasted for their ignorant statements. If they didn't know how wrong they were before they will
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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    CountryMomma replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    Omg. Could we please just stop with the grammar checks? Go post that crap on the "Why does" thread. I get what 2k15 is trying to say, despite the way she wrote it, and I can understand where she is...
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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    CountryMomma replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    I still don't understand. .. Back to the OP, I see it often, even on my own floor. I have a coworker whose marriage is coming unraveled, has started two antidepressants and an anxiolytic, but has...
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    How many attempts did it take you to get into the nursing program?

    CountryMomma replied to byjessi's topic in General Nursing

    I got in my first try to a state college for my ADN. At the time, seemed so difficult, but now observing it from the outside, they're taking anybody with half a thought and a warm
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    CountryMomma replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a Sim tech for a bit, and often I'd forget to "match" the bits n pieces before a sim, especially if it was more of a neuro sim, or something emergent and focused like respiratory arrest....
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    Teacher Wants to Medicate Pre-Schooler

    CountryMomma replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I can't emphasize enough how on point the previous posters have been, but also, recommending a visit with an MD does not necessarily mean medication. We went two years with behavioral modification and...
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    CountryMomma replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Y'know, if you'd stop patting yourself on the back for being so awesomely prepared, you'd know that the OP stated she shopped as soon as her employer informed her of the requirements. The company was...
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    Lost my new grad job 3 months in

    CountryMomma replied to lhall92's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, my med surg orientation was a whopping 6 wks. I could have had up to 8 if I needed. And we run heparin, insulin, and amio gtts on my floor, with vents and pod 3 transplants. I think you...
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    CountryMomma replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OP, that really sucks. It sounds like your employer didn't give you a whole lot of time to get your scrubs. You'd be better off complaining to the company themselves, as they are the only ones who...
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    The Heat is On: Why the Temporal Artery Thermometer Should Be Your "Go-To"

    CountryMomma replied to Exergen Corporation's topic in General Nursing

    Don't have any temporal thermometers on my floor. We use oral, axillary, or catheter. Too much chance for user
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    Diabetic Alert Dog at work in Hospital

    CountryMomma replied to Brookieakorsie's topic in General Nursing

    I have two brittle diabetic coworkers. I just texted one and asked if he looked into having a DAD instead of his dexcom. He "lol"ed me, then said "would you want a dog going from room to room on our...
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    How do you wash your scrubs?

    CountryMomma replied to TJDHT2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My scrubs get washed with the rest of my non-delicates in cold water with tide sport and downy. Then into the dryer on med heat. No bleach, pine-sol, or ammonia. My shoes sit next to the door - I only...
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    Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    CountryMomma replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    I missed this while typing out my last response. Yes, I love on my patients if they need it. A very cantankerous gentleman with septic gangrene was in my care recently. Not only were nurses gloving...
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    Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    CountryMomma replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I glove up any time I change bedding, boost a patient, or even fluff a pillow. People (including me) drool in their sleep, or hawk loogies onto the bedding, or have drainage. If it's warm,...
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    Ethics: Does knowledge of a patient's blood borne pathogen change your care?

    CountryMomma replied to JMed18's topic in General Nursing

    There are generally no "unrelated" issues when a patient has AIDS or HIV, Hep C, etc. Especially in the case of AIDS, as the health of those patients is so fragile. Also, with many of the medication...
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    Nurses: How many phone calls do you get per shift?!

    CountryMomma replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I can't even count. Calls from lab, Drs calling me back on pages, lab calling re critical values, OR/IR/RAD/US/CATHLAB calling, case mgmt, diabetes educator, dietician, cardiac rehab, and family,...
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    CountryMomma replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1) Husband does not like it when you come home, hug him, and then ask if you smell like gangrene. 2) Husband also does not like it when you wake up out of a dead sleep asking him to go check that...
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    Nurses and their pens

    CountryMomma replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I once complimented a doctor on her pen-stealing abilities. I was only half kidding, and made darned sure she brought my pen back after the
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    Trivial Question: What do you usually bring for lunch?

    CountryMomma replied to justmehappy's topic in Nurses Rock

    I pack non perishable items because our fridge is skeevy lol. I like the tuna salad kits, soups in cups, sandwiches, lean cuisines, oatmeals, and annie's mac n cheese cups. Add in fruit cups and...
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    Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    CountryMomma replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've sprinkled blessed salt and water at the thresholds and windows of rooms my patients have died in once their body goes to the morgue. I ask the Gods and Goddesses of death and rebirth to guide the...
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    What do nurses bring during duty?

    CountryMomma replied to justmehappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    On me: Stethoscope, pen light, bandage shears, sharpie marker, 4-color pen, 2 black pens, and my foldable clipboard w pt assignment sheets. Alcohol swabs and line caps. In my locker: lunch,...
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    CountryMomma replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    We call our VIPs BFDs out of earshot. :) Big effin
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    Ideas for best practices

    CountryMomma replied to chapsam's topic in General Nursing

    Sepsis bundles - the Surviving Sepsis campaign. I'm trying to bring this onto our unit - we're the last stop before CCU, so we get a lot of septic and beginning SIRS/MODS