CountryMomma ASN, RN

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    Bruises after shift?

    CountryMomma replied to bootzie's topic in General Nursing

    2) compression socks are ALWAYS a good idea. You can get them in cute patterns and different fabrics, different pressures. 1) I get little bruises across my thighs all the time. I couldn't figure...
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    Why Nursing Sucks...

    CountryMomma replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you effin kidding me. We're supposed to be a hospital, not a hotel, by DESIGN. This spa stay for detoxing/BKA d/t non-compliant DM2/COPD smoking 2ppd is just a river of effluent. And to stave it...
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    Gutless Colleagues

    CountryMomma replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Agreed. Had an episode similar. Completely A&Ox4, just an angry guy who found a sense of purpose in hurting as many staff as possible when the mood struck him. Mostly boredom, but the occasional...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    CountryMomma replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I use the Rose Salve from Bath & Body works or tinted Vaseline pots. The upside is both can be dabbed on the nostrils or mask to disguise the florid end result of lactulose or kayexelate really...
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    Career choice after 1.5 yrs of MS

    CountryMomma replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

    Well are you going to clarify the damn question or not, OP? What exactly do you want? Answers? A pretty pony? World peace? You remind me of Cartman from South Park when he was imitating a teen girl to...
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    Career choice after 1.5 yrs of MS

    CountryMomma replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't answer this one because I had/have no clue what the heck you're asking. Your title mentions something about a career change, but the body of the text is about no one listening to you, so....
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    CountryMomma replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have a scar on my upper lip from my nose to my lip. I also have a slight droop to my right eye. OP, would you pay for my facial plastic surgery so that I could be more pleasing to the random people...
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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    CountryMomma replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is a common misconception that nitrous is not addictive. Physically, not so much. Mentally/psychologically, unfortunately so. What's worse is there's little to no physical withdrawal effects, so...
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    Sanford in Fargo

    CountryMomma replied to ashme's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what shift you pick up, if it's an SOS shift (text goes out asking for help) or if it's your mandatory incentive shift. That is an excellent question to ask your interviewer if you...
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    Gutless Colleagues

    CountryMomma replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    We just had a near miss incident on my floor that strengthened our approach on dangerous patients and how to keep staff and pt safe. The biggest change was no one goes alone. No pt care, hourly...
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    How many grams of sugar are in benedictine?

    CountryMomma replied to Alnitak7's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    B & B® benedictine information This says total cal 90, no
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    Sanford in Fargo

    CountryMomma replied to ashme's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 South. My badge says med/Surg, but we are the primary renal/urology floor. The opportunity for overtime is plentiful on just about any
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    Interview at Sanford

    CountryMomma replied to ValerieRose2's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to clarify your orientation options, what floor you are interviewing for, and the resources for new grads. Be prompt, dress business conservative, and have an extra resume w CV. I was taught...
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    Sanford in Fargo

    CountryMomma replied to ashme's topic in General Nursing

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    Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    CountryMomma replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    I strongly disagree re: this being Uber - capitalism. Also, this isn't profits over employees. How can you rate this employee's right to a job as a higher priority than the coworkers' right a safe...
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    Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    CountryMomma replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    I don't think it'd as much expecting to work when sick as much as her absences have become a staffing and performance issue. It sucks that OP is sick intermittently. It also sucks that her coworkers...
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    Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

    CountryMomma replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    This times a thousand, and add that if you are sleeping, I will not wake you up to talk on the
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    Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    CountryMomma replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    Chronic conditions can really be stressful, for both you, and the staff left to cover your frequent absences. Understanding your illness doesn't stop them from being overwhelmed covering your gap....
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    Demystifying Mentation

    CountryMomma replied to KaleidoscopeLv's topic in General Nursing

    This didn't demystify anything. I've had pt's who fluctuate in their A&O status from shift to shift. Good
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    could get fired!

    CountryMomma replied to RNmoms's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This doesn't make sense. You're complaining that people are bashing the mom for doing exactly what you would not want your parents to do - spread your business all over a forum. Helicopter parents...
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    Should I just wait until i graduate and then go into direct entry nursing program

    CountryMomma replied to MSBREELEE's topic in General Students

    Hospitals and LTCs are NOT "happy places". You are sorely mistaken I'd you think working as a nurse will mean happy days floating from patient to patient curing them all back to better. People die....
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    Drug Seeker Stories

    CountryMomma replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    We've had patients like this - they have to have a sitter because they'll attempt to drink the hand sanitizer in the halls as well. Can't keep them locked in their room - it's considered seclusion, a...
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    Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

    CountryMomma replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your daughter's second cousin twice removed wants to speak to the doctor in person. I'd love to be able to speak to him in person too! Guess what. Neither of us will get our wish. Doctors...
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    Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    CountryMomma replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I drive a 1999 buick 80 mi one way. I live in ND, so use your imagination re: the weather. Haven't had one moment where I needed to take the truck instead, the front wheel drive granny car...
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    What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    CountryMomma replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    Yes, but please see above. In many areas, WICs and UCs are either not available, or close evenings, weekends, or