MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. Do RNs needs IV certification?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to AC439's topic in General Nursing

    It should be in your scope of practice as an RN. Check out your Nurse Practice Act. I am most positive that you do not have to be

  2. advice

    MadisonsMomRN replied to aoutz's topic in General Nursing

    Practice Practice Practice with assessments. It takes time. As for A's, I was EXACTLY like you. I had to do the absolute best. It was like a huge competition. But when you get out there you will...

  3. Anyone ever get the flu from a flu shot?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have never gotten the flu from the flu shot. My kids get it too...with no

  4. my sad nursing story

    MadisonsMomRN replied to mgyurzaman's topic in General Nursing

    I know that I have felt this way. It does get better....believe me. The more you work the more you will build your confidence. Hang in there...you will be

  5. Why do we catch diseases?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to realnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Great Response! Those little bugs are smart arent they. They can outsmart our body and they are just getting

  6. Why do we catch diseases?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to realnurse's topic in General Nursing

    SO many things affect our immune system. Everything we put in our mouth, the air we breathe, etc. I wish they would come up with something to get rid of viruses. That would be

  7. Parkinson med/ no dx

    MadisonsMomRN replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    There are quite a few parkinsons meds out there. Sure they use some meds for other things. What med was

  8. Good care, but...no handwashing?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    People wonder why we have all of this MRSA, VRE, and C-Diff outbreaks etc. Geez...I ALWAYS wash my

  9. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is really making a LONG story short. I was working as a staff rn for a state hospital. I started 3/30/05. 2 weeks later my son had seizure (he is 7)...his first one so I took him to the ER as...

  10. I Need Help Possitive Looking PPD

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Sagebutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    You should have a PPD read 48-72 hours or its no good. At least thats the way it is

  11. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are better places to work than where I was. No matter why or what the reason my kids ALWAYS come first. NO MATTER

  12. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know...my daughter was in the hospital...she is only 18 months old. Of course I am staying with her. She had campylobacter for goodness sake. I dont know where she got it and thats really not...

  13. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  14. negative outlook on cancer

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Shadelyn's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of feel the same as you do. You would figure that more could be done for cancer patients. I believe you are going to be a great nurse. I can tell you have compassion. Sometimes when a dx...

  15. Nurses Mixing Meds

    MadisonsMomRN replied to BNKSYRR's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have put heparin and antibiotics in PD dialysate. I dont know about KCL since (well at least here) it is a high alert med and only the pharmacy can mix anything with KCL. I would not feel...

  16. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    MadisonsMomRN replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad I am not

  17. Question about horror stories

    MadisonsMomRN replied to nursehottie12's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, you have to be as non-judgemental as possible (not so clean pt's). As far as rude pt's go...kill them with kindness. The way I see it is they must be unhappy with some aspect of their...

  18. MY FEET HURT Shoe question

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Banana River's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I LOVE Dansko. I have a high arch too and they are WONDERFUL My first nursing shoe was Rockers and I did not get too much support. I like a firm shoe. Are Birkenstock's

  19. Certified Rehab Nurse?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm SO sorry...As I was browing the topics here and found what I was looking

  20. Certified Rehab Nurse?

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I am getting ready to start a new job in an acute rehab hospital. They provide a course the 'certifies' you as a rehab nurse. Just wondering how many of you are certified and what does it entail. I...

  21. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

  22. How do you deal with rude patients?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to rachel h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just kill them with kindness. The way I see it is they must be miserable in some aspect of their life to make them act that way. Dont take it personal and just leave work at work.

  23. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    It doesnt matter what's wrong...any absence is unexcused. Whatever, I am over it! I mean life does happen. I had an interview today and was completely honest...they hired me! This place is a...

  24. Would you do anything about this situation with an employer?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much! :) Actually I have an interview that I am getting ready to go to. It is acute rehab nursing. :) I am sad because it was a state job. They told me that I could come back if I...

  25. For all the RN's that passed nclex on 1st shot

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I also passed the NLCEX on the first try. Dont be discouraged... Good luck to