MessyMomma

MessyMomma

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  1. Core measures to my core.

    MessyMomma replied to CrystalCMSRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a charge nurse on my med/surf nit, I get to check the core measures. Fun stuff! Not... If something's left off, I have to leave a note for the MD/NP. What's really fun is the ER admits. If the MD...

  2. Whats a good elective?

    MessyMomma replied to ant2cory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know what nursing program you're interested in? Some have certain prereqs like a Fine Arts. If not, I'd say Spanish. In the "real world", every little bit

  3. Micro or a&p201

    MessyMomma replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you hace to choose, I'd definitely do Micro in person. A good portion of my class was the lab part--actually doing the

  4. Best rolling backpack brand?

    MessyMomma replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

    I had a Jansport that worked

  5. First interview since being reinstated!

    MessyMomma replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

  6. Precepting my first new hire.

    MessyMomma replied to Mandychelle79's topic in General Nursing

  7. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    MessyMomma replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    1) Deaths happen in 3's. 2) If you are brave enough to say the 'Q' word, you get the next admission! Yes, even if you're not "up". 3) If the census has been really low for a looonnngggg time, that's...

  8. flushing after urinary catheterization

    MessyMomma replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    If the order is to flush with NS. I've had to flush with both a vinegar solution and a Betadine

  9. Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    MessyMomma replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    There was a nurse a few years back where I worked that was found dipping into the sharps boxes. Apparently she had been seen wondering into deserted departments after hours, fairly regularly. So...

  10. MED Error Examples (Specific to Group Homes)

    MessyMomma replied to joliefleur102's topic in Patient Medications

    Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg give instead of Metoprolol Succinate. Flonase nasal spray--ordered 1 spray to each nostril daily, but 2 sprays given. KCl 20 meq tablet crushed for a patient who couldn't...

  11. Health Insurance rates...

    MessyMomma replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Hippy, that does seem high. My husband's insurance (medical and dental) costs $146 every 2 weeks for both of us and one son. We have a $250 deductible per family; the plan pays 80% of most stuff. It's...

  12. Coreg med and no heart rate parameters?

    MessyMomma replied to amber7591's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow...sorry to hear about your termination. It seems kinda' harsh for that one error. But at our facility, unless there is are stated parameters, we give the med. If it were a situation like you...

  13. Certifications...

    MessyMomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I didn't have any luck with searching the site, so here goes my question(s). Did your employer pay for/help with becoming certified? Not basic BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc., but becoming certified in your...

  14. Depressed night shift worker

    MessyMomma replied to LithEruiel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That stinks. I know you have to worry about bills and such, and this isn't exactly the greatest job market right now. But it doesn't sound like you can keep going like you are. What about working only...

  15. Blood pressure medication / checking blood pressure

    MessyMomma replied to abeautifulmind's topic in Medical-Surgical

  16. Is this a big deal?

    MessyMomma replied to babyyoda's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my hospital, I can't do anything without an order anymore! We definitely can't wrap with an Ace unless approved. Since I work nights, I would've had to use the Kerlix and then put on the TED hose....

  17. EPIC

    MessyMomma replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We are switching to Epic soon (well, system-wide "go live" date is August 1). So, training is starting soon. And guess who gets to be a "super-user"! Whopee!

  18. Incident Reports...aarrggghhh!!!

    MessyMomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so frustrated by some coworkers' attitudes about incident reports. Why can't they understand that I am NOT being "mean" and "writing people up"? To me, it is writing up an incident or problem in...

  19. Men's incontinent brief

    MessyMomma replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    What about some kind of skin protectant there? I found some stuff made by Vagisil, I think (I cannot believe I am typing this!). It's a 'chafe-relief gel'---after you apply it to the area and let dry,...

  20. Incident Reports...aarrggghhh!!!

    MessyMomma replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    If you read the rest of my posts, I did say that I do address it first. It's not like I look for stuff to write up. I am a charge nurse on my unit--most of the problems get brought to my attention....

  21. 3 or 4 siderails?

    MessyMomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is just a "poll" or "interview" kind of question. I wanted to get some opinions from others. For this scenario, please assume that the bed has 4 siderails. At this facility, all 4 rails up is NOT...

  22. 3 or 4 siderails?

    MessyMomma replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I used a wrong choice of words. The facility didn't say anything about 4 rails...But our policy is that 4 rails isn't a restraint if being used as a fall precaution or to help the patient in...

  23. TPAPN Drug Testing and Work Hours

    MessyMomma replied to Callahan, RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a coworker/friend that went through TPAPN a few years back. She actually left when she had her screens ordered, or she had a counseling/doctor's appointment, and a few times for AA meetings. We...

  24. Incident Reports...aarrggghhh!!!

    MessyMomma replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    But then this makes me feel better. There's been a couple of reports/incidents/whatever that lead to a positive outcome/resolution. But I have seen too where it's just petty B.S. getting thrown back...

  25. Incident Reports...aarrggghhh!!!

    MessyMomma replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Altra---I think you nailed it. It's like we just keep 'writing things up', but what good does it do, except going into your file eventually. So honestly, what can I do to help? Just keep kinda...