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  1. Signing your title in everyday signature

    RN&mom replied to NurseGhostHunter's topic in General Nursing

    I NEVER sign RN after my name on purpose but I'm definitely guilty of doing it... On checks especially, but yes credit card slips etc... I've recently been showing my 14 yr old son how to pay bills,...

  2. Was loving nursing till i got involved

    RN&mom replied to jaybless's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't feel this way at all! I work with a nurse who does complain a lot but I just ignore it... There is a passion and a bond that Nurses share, some you will get along with better than others but...

  3. Difficult CNA's?

    RN&mom posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let me start by saying I have tons of respect for CNA's, I was one myself for many years and its a very difficult job! That being said, I also help them out as much as I can, I don't hunt them down to...

  4. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    RN&mom replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry you go through this, but I guess it's one of those situations where you we are always wondering what the other side is like... Red heads want to be blonds, blonds want black hair etc... I...

  5. Good day today :)

    RN&mom posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So often we come here to vent about our bad day at work and I was actually having a terrible day when I was having a conversation with a CNA and was told I was one of the best nurses that have worked...

  6. Can This Be fixed? LTC

    RN&mom replied to starlisa14's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It can all be fixed, trust me I came into the same situation as you. Be persistent but STOP picking up the slack for others! This is showing your weakness! If a pt is not in imminent harm (and...

  7. Items needed for Nursing kit for clinicals during nursing school?

    RN&mom replied to StudentNurseFrye's topic in General Students

    As everyone stated, each school's kit will be different, mine did come in a pretty large nice bag that was quite handy for carrying all supplies as well. Plus once you've tested out for lab you have...

  8. Good day today :)

    RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Trust me they're not all good days and as I stated it was actually a really bad day (just really, really hectic) but for me anyway it usually only takes one really cool thing to turn it around. Or at...

  9. A mother's touch: NICU nurse helps dying mom bond with newborn

    RN&mom replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Very touching story!!! This is exactly why someday when I feel it's the right time I will become a NICU nurse as well. I want to wait a few years though. My son spent 10 days in the NICU and I need to...

  10. "Doing too much"

    RN&mom replied to futurenurseOB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a teenage mom too. There are still those that are jealous I succeeded and they didn't... It's never too much be proud of yourself for being one of us who rebelled against the stigma of the...

  11. **** hits the fan right before school starts, naturally.

    RN&mom replied to granolatrees's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Trust me, there is never the perfect time to go to school! I did it while caring for a baby with a g-tube at home, multiple therapists, tons of specialists, and a 3 yr old... The reason I decided to...

  12. Difficult CNA's?

    RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Havehope yes I'm an RN, not a student and while this job is fairly new for me it's not my first RN job either... I totally agree about the great CNA's, they all know I will help them anytime! I will...

  13. Vent! PEG tube replacement

    RN&mom replied to LongislandRN23's topic in General Nursing

    This is a huge pet peeve of mine, (but I do follow regulations and never replace them)! I just think its rediculous that a parent with no medical knowledge can change a feeding tube (I know I did it...

  14. what needs to be done for a new admission

    RN&mom replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility me must do skin check within 2hrs of arrival. If done correctly its not a rushed thing it's a get to know you kind of thing and we as well inherit lots of wounds which is why it must be...

  15. Give me your insight...

    RN&mom replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Heathergurl84 100%!! I absolutely love nursing, it is so rewarding yet there are days (though thankfully at my current job not often) that I feel like I can't possibly do enough and my...

  16. Is it hard to get into med surg if you stay in LTC/SNF for yrs?

    RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks. I definitely don't want to do LTC/SNF forever so maybe I need to start

  17. what needs to be done for a new admission

    RN&mom replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work LTC/SNF, the resident needs a head to toe assessment within 2 hours but I like it to be done immediately if possible. Diet slip filled out ASAP & sent to dietary. All info, face sheet,...

  18. Nursing Job when been out of school for a year

    RN&mom replied to ICDATTJCWSM's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated then took my NCLEX 1 year later, got a job within 30 days of passing NCLEX... I was honest in my cover letter (but brief) about my reason for my yr off. I do not recommend it to anyone!...

  19. BSN vs Masters?

    RN&mom posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have my ASN and work in LTC/SNF facility which I love! But during school I absolutely loved med surg nursing, everything about it I love and I definitely plan to do at some point. I also want to...

  20. Brand New MedSurg Nurse

    RN&mom replied to c.kelly20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't believe I forgot to mention this, but I strongly believe in listening to your CNA's! They spend so much time with these patients, (I know I was a CNA for several years), they see things a lot...

  21. I passed NCLEX-RN!!

    RN&mom replied to ambitiousblonde's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on the test and the new job

  22. I passed my Nclex

    RN&mom replied to Mz_Jones's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Now that's a birthday you'll never forget

  23. Stethoscopes

    RN&mom replied to kenee23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have the littmann cardiology III and I love it. I have always had trouble hearing with the stethoscopes at the hospitals, in fact everyone always wants to borrow mine it works so well :) I ordered...

  24. Brand New MedSurg Nurse

    RN&mom replied to c.kelly20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on landing a job :) Every one of us was a new nurse once and most of us are really nice to new grads and do not expect you to know everything or be as fast as the other nurses. I only said...

  25. BSN vs Masters?

    RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you. I should have mentioned that yes I only want to teach on the side, not full time. The reason I said teach someday is because I will have to at least be enrolled in a masters program. I also...