MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have read this too. I read that nurses that currently hold their ADN's or diploma's would be grandfathered in. It would be new nurses... it's in legislation. *shrugs

  2. MRSA question

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on where it is. If its in the lungs and they are showing signs of infection than its respiratory precautions. If its a skin infection its just contact. I see it EVERYDAY! (skin...

  3. I am GETTING out of hospital work! This is BULL!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    She should have sent you home because now she's probably going to have MORE call outs because that stuff is contagious. I hope SHE doesn't get it! Hope you all feel better soon!

  4. Not taking 0xygen Saturation on patients...???

    MadisonsMomRN replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    O2 sats are a part of our vitals

  5. Concern about flu shot

    MadisonsMomRN replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    The Afluria flu vaccine is suppose to be improved... no preservatives. NO mercury! Here is some info on it. http://www.rxlist.com/afluria-drug.htm http://www.afluria.com/ It states its thimerosal...

  6. Really sick of backstabbing co-workers!!

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know things like this are posted all the time but I have to vent somewhere. I am so upset. Just a background... I work in corrections. I really enjoy it. I am not confrontational person so I put...

  7. What Would You Like to Chart if You Can Get Away With It?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to chart this for

  8. Need a refresher! (about head injuries)

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is the scenario... a guy was jumped. He had multiple abrasions, lacerations, contusions, and a closed head injury without LOC. He came to us from the ER. They did CT scans of the spine, head...

  9. Really sick of backstabbing co-workers!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. I need to confront her and it may not be as bad as it seems. I am SO not confrontational and have always been that way. I just get really mad and calm down then let it go. I won't...

  10. Who Watches ER?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I love

  11. Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't. I have done it once by accident when I was signing a check.

  12. Really sick of backstabbing co-workers!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right. I am also considered to be "anal and snobby." I just do my job... thats all. I am like you. I want people to tell me if they have a problem with me or what I do. I take...

  13. Best states for nursing - salary vs. housing costs

    MadisonsMomRN replied to centralflorida's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, in Maryland - Eastern Shore side, starting pay for a RN was $21-22/hr. That is for hospital nursing. LTC is more... now the going rate is like $30+ an hour with evening, night and...

  14. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may have been done before but I would like to hear about some off the wall orders you've seen MD's write... Here are a couple from me... Give 2mg Coumadin qd and prn :uhoh21: Zantac 150mg q6hours...

  15. So, what's all this talk abou manipulation?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in Correctional

    I am not sure what the quiz is. I don't know how much paperwork as it depends on the institution. I am sure its a lot though. I work at an all men's state prison and there is a lot manipulation....

  16. My two least favorite words

    MadisonsMomRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "All available" (I work in corrections) Ugh... we go to the treatment room to get the supplies ready! An all available is called when something breaks out like a fight. When its called all the...

  17. My two least favorite words

    MadisonsMomRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    The stories of my life at

  18. For those with per diem positions....

    MadisonsMomRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    I work prn in a county detention center and we are required to do 1 day a month. No holidays and no weekend requirements. If we work the holiday we do get time and a half. I let my boss know what I...

  19. Do you always have an RN waste narcotics with you?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    We have the policy of two nurses witnessing the waist and signing off that we both witnessed it. I am anal... because I follow the rules. I won't sign off unless I witnessed

  20. just quit job

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Croutonx's topic in General Nursing

    This happens way too often unfortunately. I have been thrown in "to the wolves". I quit too... it is ridiculous because we are liable for so much and they just throw you out there.

  21. No time for gloves??

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Ocelot's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to wear gloves of course. I work in corrections... if we have an emergency, I am putting on gloves while I am running. Or if they are brought to medical we always get a heads

  22. How do you deal with mean Nurses?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to gd1222's topic in General Nursing

    I would just smile at them

  23. New LPN going for correctional nursing.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Quiskeya's topic in Correctional

    Good

  24. So, what's all this talk abou manipulation?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in Correctional

    Your welcome! They come up with some crazy stuff... I never in a million years would have thought that I would work in corrections. Turns out, I like

  25. So, what's all this talk abou manipulation?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in Correctional

    You have to realize that inmates sit in a cell all day and have nothing to do but think. Some think of ways out of the cell and medical is usually a good way to do it. Some just like to do things...