MessyMomma

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  1. "I don't want an admit..."

    MessyMomma posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a charge nurse on a med/surg unit during the 7p shift, I am guaranteed to hear this at least one time each shift. Yes, it's a busy shift; yes, I know you have another 4-5 patients; yes, I know...

  2. Parking during inclement weather

    MessyMomma replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    Not really a inclement weather situation, since I am in Texas. But for one patient's house, I have to park at the liquor

  3. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    MessyMomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Malpractice insurance: usually you are covered by your facility if you are within their policies and procedures. Some people say that if you get malpractice insurance you are more likely to be sued...

  4. Stage 2 wound...

    MessyMomma posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    And I need some ideas on what kind of dressing to use. Patient in her 90's, very thin and bony; sits in WC or lies in bed. I did a recert visit on her last week--my first time to see her--and...

  5. YAY!!! got a job interview!

    MessyMomma replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck! Don't sell yourself

  6. scrub top for women with "bat wings" for upper arms

    MessyMomma replied to suemeister2773's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I remember that Landau tope were more generously

  7. New Grad RN in Home Health!

    MessyMomma replied to Goldentea's topic in Home Health

    I've been in HH for about 2 months now (but had 12 years on med/surg) and I love it! Before I go see a patient, I review the chart to see what the teaching plan is. We're computerized, so it's easier...

  8. Scared about a positive marijuana test

    MessyMomma replied to scaredandconfused's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From what I've read on here and researched on my own, I believe it's way better to self report instead of waiting for the BON to

  9. Management of Epidural Analgesia

    MessyMomma replied to nurs1ng's topic in General Nursing

    Is it actually an epidural or a peripheral block like a femoral nerve block or lumbar plexus? If it is truly an epidural with one side noticeably more affected, I would definitely notify the MD or...

  10. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    MessyMomma replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

  11. Fibromyalgia

    MessyMomma replied to BamaRN2004's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I do have it, unfortunately. And the stigma sucks! I had to get out of Med-Surg nights--that was killing me physically and mentally. I am now doing Case Managing for Home Health. I still hurt, of...

  12. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    MessyMomma replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's understandable and totally not what I was meaning. If you call off for Uncle George's funeral in February, June, August, and December--that's a little bit

  13. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    MessyMomma replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What about "Gramma" or "Uncle George" in the hospital/dying/died--once a

  14. Stage 2 wound...

    MessyMomma replied to MessyMomma's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thank you all! Will work on my staging. Gonna try the

  15. My first med error

    MessyMomma replied to KkRN126's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are many threads about this very topic. Read those and I bet it'll help a bit. Just remember--everyone (nurses included) makes mistakes! If a nurse says s/he hasn't--either it's a lie or s/he is...

  16. How to surprise someone telling them you passed boards!

    MessyMomma replied to FaithfulAlways's topic in General Nursing

    Or get them a really pretty "Congrats" card or balloon bouquet and sign it, "Love, YourName,

  17. Oh Please, please, please!!!

    MessyMomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope I get this job! It seems like a great opportunity that would give me a chance to shine. Darn, I hate

  18. Oh Please, please, please!!!

    MessyMomma replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Got the call this evening-I got

  19. drug tests and ambien

    MessyMomma replied to molly7454's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I believe it's a non-benzo

  20. MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

    MessyMomma replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

    At my place of employment, all patients with MRSA--whether active or history, any source--are placed on contact precautions. There is no retest or follow-up culturing to exclude from/discontinue from...

  21. Choosing between two job offers- new grad rn dilemma

    MessyMomma replied to mladolphin's topic in Nursing Career

    I see that you've already decided, but wanted to say that I think you made the right choice. Sounds like it's a good opportunity, and wilp get you a good nursing foundation/backbone. Sucks being...

  22. nurse organizer fanny pack

    MessyMomma replied to onyok's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeah Brandon, a fanny pack on a guy is no

  23. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    MessyMomma replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I'm in the med section of Wal-Mart and I see a LOL picking that big bottle of name brand Advil that costs $15.99, and I am dying to tell her to get the generic bottle for

  24. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    MessyMomma replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

  25. Need Some Advice and Truth

    MessyMomma replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a crappy, toxic environment. Not everywhere is like that. Never stop asking questions or trying to learn. Please don't ever stop smiling, either! My advice, for what it's worth, is...