MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. NCLEX-PN anxiety

    MadisonsMomRN replied to billy827's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get plenty of rest the night before. Eat a good breakfast. I have heard that you should not study the night before and to let your mind rest. Do deep breathing. You will be just fine. Keep us...

  2. What is in this woman's mouth?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like tube feeding. I dont know why its doing that

  3. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    MadisonsMomRN replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    This is such a big issue with me. You would think that hospitals, etc would be more stringent with the infection control and cleaning. Housekeeping DOES NOT do a good job in the rehab hospital I...

  4. Suction???

    MadisonsMomRN replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, suction should be by all

  5. Isolation No Conatact Precautions?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to missninaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster is right. If its contact wear gloves if your just going in an out and having no contact with the patient. Droplet wear a mask. You'll be fine. Just follow the

  6. 15 SNF R Out 2 Hospital--Any other with widespread flu/uri?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to nursediz's topic in General Nursing

    UGH! That sucks. I work in an acute care rehab and havent had anything YET! I havent gotten a flu shot (I am pregnant too) What state are you

  7. Nursing students fear of the gross stuff.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to amy3072's topic in General Nursing

    Thats really good

  8. Nursing students fear of the gross stuff.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to amy3072's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same fear as a student nurse. My professors told us to practice "face training". You could really offend a patient if you react to something they do. I think you will be fine. Believe...

  9. What do you always try to put on an IV pump?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    We put everything on a pump too. I think ER is an exception. I see gravity quite a bit with they exception of many of the drugs you have mentioned. In all honesty though...I think it is so much...

  10. What is the hardest nursing class?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    I hated leadership and management. I HATED

  11. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school I remember professors telling us that no one should assume the title of nurse unless they are indeed a nurse. I used to work in an assisted living facility where there...

  12. 'Twas the night of Thanksgiving....

    MadisonsMomRN replied to truern's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :roll

  13. Help...pregnant nurse needs quick advice!

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    UGH! I am 7 weeks pregnant and am sick sick sick. :o I work in an acute care rehab and feel like I simply cannot make it. I have other kids and am needing help taking care of them at certain times...

  14. Help...pregnant nurse needs quick advice!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Aneroo, Its hard working when your pregnant, isnt it? I worked until 38 weeks with my last one and I was SO miserable. Between morning sickness and sciatica I wasnt worth anything! I love the...

  15. Help...pregnant nurse needs quick advice!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! You are due SOON! Exciting!!!! The phenergan seems to be working but it does make me

  16. Help...pregnant nurse needs quick advice!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I went in to see my ob today. I am so glad I did. I didnt have any ketones in my urine so that was good. They did an ultrasound to rule out a molar pregnancy because apparently you get really...

  17. how many hours a week do you work????

    MadisonsMomRN replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    I work 24 a week. Part-time is all I can

  18. dental hygienist/RN and pay difference

    MadisonsMomRN replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    My sis in law is a dental hygienist (associates degree)...she had to take two days worth of state boards to become a registered dental

  19. dental hygienist/RN and pay difference

    MadisonsMomRN replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    My sister in law just finished college as a dental hygienist (she went to school for 2 years and has an associates degree) and she makes $6 more an hour than me:angryfire ...and she is fresh out of...

  20. Anyone tried agency nursing...

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am getting ready to try agency work. I used to say that it was unsafe due to the nurse being unfamiliar with the facility. But I feel if the nurse is comfortable with her/his skills than go for...

  21. I Quit!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! That is a HUGE

  22. body fluids exposure

    MadisonsMomRN replied to eden's topic in General Nursing

    Most definitely...nurses can wear splash shields or whatever else we may need to protect

  23. body fluids exposure

    MadisonsMomRN replied to eden's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...Univeral Precautions-Splash shields, masks, gowns, gloves. I am sure they had to have those to protect the healthcare

  24. I think my PPD is positive

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    I am allergic to the preservative in some of the brands of tuberculin. I do the same thing...it gets red and raised. Don't

  25. Why are nursing instructors mean?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    I know that where I went to college they just cannot fail you for no reason, there must be an explanation...like missing to many hours etc. I know that most nursing programs are extremely structured....