Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    Raises after annual review where you work

    Race Mom replied to 1fastRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked (emphasis on "worked") for a for-profit HCA. One year I received a $0.06/hr raise. Sheesh, why bother. The reasoning was "the economy and you should be glad that you have a job with all...
  2. Race Mom

    Order sets?

    Race Mom replied to spainton's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work in home hospice. We have standing orders that are signed by our medical director (some pts keep their PCP but our medical director signs these so we can implement). We also have a crisis kit...
  3. Race Mom

    Pain medicine and bone mets

    Race Mom replied to esrun00's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The OP hasn't had much luck getting information on this post so what is the OP supposed to comment about? Why are you so stuck on how much communication the OP has had with physicians? The OP did...
  4. Race Mom

    employer education

    Race Mom replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am blessed to work at the absolute best hospice employer! We have a full-time pharmacist on staff that is only a phone call or text away! We have monthly nursing meetings were education is done....
  5. Race Mom

    Pain medicine and bone mets

    Race Mom replied to esrun00's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My license allows me to recommend anything I want! SBAR! The R stands for something! My medical director expects me to be educated on my patients and anything I may recommend. Sam J., you are...
  6. Race Mom

    doing duties I dont think I should be

    Race Mom replied to jess_v's topic in Home Health

    You should discuss the POC with your supervising RN. The POC directs the care you are authorized to provide. The others are correct in saying that to provide more than authorized or to be providing...
  7. Race Mom

    Hospice and GIP admissions

    Race Mom replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow! That's a lot of miles to put on your personal vehicle for work!!
  8. Race Mom

    Deep dish or Thin crust?

    Race Mom replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love
  9. Race Mom

    What won't nursing/medicine be doing in 10 years?

    Race Mom replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect nurses will be doing all the housekeeping, cooking, serving, laundry, tech support, unit clerk, lab, stocking, maintenance, billing, registration, and pampering. Oh, lets not forget...
  10. Race Mom

    Tired of some MDs....

    Race Mom replied to Emma_H's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. This really is the opposite of the last post you made on the RN who "snitched" on her preceptor for working outside of her scope. I thought you said "no one likes a snitch", even commenting about...
  11. Race Mom

    Here we go..... I have 24 Class C Misdemeanors...

    Race Mom replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    How can child support be taken out of your account if you are the primary account holder and he is only a signer? That seems so wrong to me. They (whomever "they" are) took your money, not his. I...
  12. Race Mom

    Assisted Living and Documentation

    Race Mom replied to orionsgirl33's topic in General Nursing

    I would always document whom you talked to in your narrative notes. I don't understand why your company states that including the nurses name is a HIPAA violation. HIPAA protects the patients...
  13. Race Mom

    Pay Off My Student Loans In Full or Make Monthly Payments?

    Race Mom replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Pick up (or loan from the library) Dave Ramsay's book, Financial Peace. You will have a clear mind after reading it. Very simple process. So simple...most don't even think to do it! The borrower...
  14. Race Mom

    New Business for RN

    Race Mom replied to sonia211's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I ditto the field of foot care! Although I do not use a dremel drill (I use podiatric drills) so my start up costs were just under $10K, but that includes everything, right down to my business cards...
  15. Race Mom

    Pinning speech-feedback please!

    Race Mom replied to cindyjo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on being the MC! I was too! Your speech sounds fine. My advice is to make sure to speak at a NORMAL speed and "pause" inbetween most sentences, especially when transitioning to a new...
  16. Race Mom

    Looking for some input and words of encouragement

    Race Mom replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    Josh, There are PLENTY of RN's here that have taken the plunge with school in our 30's or later. You may just surprise yourself (like I did) that your study habits and attention are much better at...
  17. Race Mom

    What does it cost to renew your license?

    Race Mom replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    $90 every 2 years in Idaho, no CE
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    Anything new in the foot care business? Updates on your business?

    Race Mom replied to NC29mom's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am a sole proprietor. I have a DBA, business checking account, no lawyer, no accountant (for the business...but my personal accountant helps with questions). I use quickbooks. My accountant said...
  19. Race Mom

    "I'm not floating."

    Race Mom replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I am one who hates to float! I was a L&D RN and would be required to float throughout the hospital units. Floats always got dumped on, ALWAYS. That is the main reason L&D hated to float. I...
  20. Race Mom

    Anything new in the foot care business? Updates on your business?

    Race Mom replied to NC29mom's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What state are you in? That can make a huge difference in finding
  21. Race Mom

    Why is it always "Fire the nurse"

    Race Mom replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was an L&D nurse I had checked a pt as anesthesia was on the unit to do an epidural for her. I needed to make sure her VERY slow labor was progressing. She was a VERY easy check and had...
  22. Race Mom

    To any and all footcare nurse business owners

    Race Mom replied to dixiesnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Most BON's will state that you are remaining in your scope if you have been taught the skill in your nursing program or have received additional training in the area of expertise. Some states require...
  23. Race Mom

    To any and all footcare nurse business owners

    Race Mom replied to dixiesnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    RN's are definately allowed to do diabetic foot care! The hospitals just deny us the ability because of the risk associated with it. As an RN, I am not able to bill medicaid/care or insurance in...
  24. Race Mom

    RN to MD

    Race Mom replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with one, and while she was great with her patients (compassion, education), she LOVED to micro manage the nurses...in a very, very condescending way. I was glad when she
  25. Race Mom

    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    Race Mom replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I got a very nice lab coat with my name embroidered on it, a beautiful (large,thick) glass blown orchid and some candy cane infused vodka! My dh is a mailman and out-does me every year. Candy, gift...