missmollie ADN, BSN, RN

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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    oh, and for those wondering, he's an only child. We tried for more, but after the 6th miscarriage, I was
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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the kind words, and for those expressing their honest opinion. I appreciate everything posted. Those that tell me I'm not alone/they could have written this post/their child was just like...
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    Sunrise clinical manager overriding meds

    missmollie replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

    You can always right click the box, click "reset" status or administration, and continue to scan the ID band and the med once the appropriate box is opened. That way you have the ability to scan a...
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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    We are taking him to his pediatrician to have him evaluated for ADD and ADHD. I only want my kid to feel success with some of the natural failures that go along with success. I hate to see him just...
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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    My husband tries to help, and he is more equipped to deal with math than I am. I was raised by strict parents who emphasized education, he was not. He doesn't really know how to do homework and...
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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    missmollie replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    I have tears in my eyes from the support in this forum. He's failing at the best thing I excel at, which is science, with a D+. I don't know what assignments are due or when they are due because he...
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    missmollie replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    My vote is for Mononucleosis. It can cause hallucinations, encephalitis, and the symptoms are congruent with the patient's
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    How to gain respect

    missmollie replied to Dreamer308's topic in General Nursing

    It took me respecting my CNAs in order to be respected. I love your posts and what you post Been there done that, but in this matter I think I'm
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    How to gain respect

    missmollie replied to Dreamer308's topic in General Nursing

    The CNAs have been doing their job for longer than you've been a nurse, and likely do not need your direction. Start your shift by talking with your CNA and telling them "I know you know what you're...
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    Research Results are in: To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life & Hospice Patients

    missmollie replied to NickICU-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think gasping for a breath or struggling to breathe is an indication for suctioning. A patient struggling for that next breath is not the way any of us want to go. Give me the pain of suctioning....
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    If you could start all over, would you choose nursing again?

    missmollie replied to FutureMrDrNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In a heartbeat Nursing provides an income for my family, I like what I do even after the days I'm really annoyed with patient's or doctors. There is room for advancement, and someday when I'm...
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    So TIRED OF IT

    missmollie replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Also, for the capable patient: Patient: I need you to fix my pillow. Me: Well, part of your improving is your ability to do things for yourself. You fix the pillow. Patient: (pathetic) I can't....
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    So TIRED OF IT

    missmollie replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I don't give people a choice, per se. I give them an ultimatum. Pain issues Patient: My pain is a 10/10... while eating, drinking, and talking on the phone. Me: I'm so sorry to hear that our 20 of...
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    Nursing schools WITHOUT wait lists?

    missmollie replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in School, College Programs

    It is true the two jobs are not the same. As a nurse you'll have more responsibility and the ability to dictate jobs to the CNA. What is scary is if your CNA is busy, absent, or you are shorted one...
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    missmollie replied to HalfBoiled's topic in School, College Programs

    And upon further inspection of your posts, so you are stating that you have an Associated degree, and yes, you can get your MSN in some programs without a BSN. I assume you can do bedside as a nurse...
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    MSN working bedside nursing

    missmollie replied to HalfBoiled's topic in School, College Programs

    You have to be a licensed RN before you can get your MSN. I can't even.... Do you have any idea how insulting it is to think that without a RN license, you can just waltz right on into a higher...
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    Med Surg Neuro

    missmollie replied to mmjsc's topic in General Nursing

    Tell us about a time when you made a mistake Tell us your biggest weakness, tell us your greatest strength What is your biggest fear should you be hired for this job Tell me about a time when you were...
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    Nursing schools WITHOUT wait lists?

    missmollie replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in School, College Programs

    I work in a neurosurgery, progressive care unit at a level 1 trauma center At least every 2 hours, if not more. I go in with my tech, we turn and change the patient, and often I am the one doing the...
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    Outrageous Complaints

    missmollie replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    There are very few occasions where your faith in humanity is restored, but I wanted to do that here. I had an elderly patient in his 80's. All night he did not hit his call light, he did not...
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    Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    missmollie replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    Serious question. The requirements for food workers is to wear gloves when they touch food, so why wouldn't we require gloves before touching
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    Team player

    missmollie posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am on time, arriving at work usually 20 minutes before my shift starts. This gives me enough time to walk to the unit, put away my food, find my assignment, and take report at least 3 minutes...
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    missmollie replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I've called off sick and taken FMLA when appropriate (child's hospitalization). The thing that absolutely kills me is that if my child is sick, well, I better go to work because I only have 6...
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    Not just a waitress

    missmollie replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    If his wife was demanding, he may have been pointing this out for her benefit, a hint to quit being so demanding. My sarcastic nature would've responded "Well don't forget to tip" with a little wink,...
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    What Is This Type Of Schedule Called and Can I Change It?

    missmollie replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I live on overtime. My kid's private tuition is due...more overtimes. Ancient stove just went bad? More overtimes. I couldn't do this job for a base pay and zero pay
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    How long have you been a nurse

    missmollie replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Technically I'm at three years, but if you add in all the overtimes I work, it's closer to five years experience. I wish seniority was calculated by hours