Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    Foot care training

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

    She teaches out of the Seattle, Washington area. I haven't looked for a drill in a few months, so I can't remember the websites. You have my email now, so I would love that info on the RN that sells...
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    Foot care training

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

    Sorry it took so long to get back on the forum and answer the questions about Dr. Overstreet. Yes, she teaches using the dremel. She also says that sterilization is not required. Those are the two...
  3. Race Mom

    Foot care training

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

    I just finished the hands-on training with Dr. Julia Overstreet in Seattle. FANTASTIC class! I highly recommend taking the hands-on portion with her. She also has a DVD for the didactic portion...
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    Questions about neonate drug withdrawal management

    Race Mom posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Mom had one prenatal visit (total) at 38 weeks, in which she was prescribed tylenol 3. She had a prior script for Norco (from another Dr.) but was told not to take both. Well, baby is in withdrawal....
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    University of Southern Nevada and Back To California

    Race Mom replied to ORhopeful's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated in Vegas and moved 2 days later to another state. I took my NCLEX in the new state. I've never been licensed in Nevada. Good luck with your
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    Octuplets

    Race Mom replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK, so I just finished watching a news clip with Gloria Allred and the Angels in Waiting (?). It IS the same person that played "Gloria Allred" in Rat Race. Funny! BTW...Rat Race is absolutely...
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    Octuplets

    Race Mom replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't look at the article yet, but if any of you have seen the absolutely hillarious movie called "Rat Race", there was an attorney character on the show who's name is "Gloria Allred". Yep, she...
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    Questions about neonate drug withdrawal management

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow Karen, you are so knowledgable and I really do appreciate all the time you have taken to help. We don't have a policy/procedure on the books, so I was thinking about offering to help write one....
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    Questions about neonate drug withdrawal management

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for all the terrific websites Karen! This mother was reported. Child protective services and the police visited the mom in the hospital. Social services was involved. I guess CPS has...
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    Questions about neonate drug withdrawal management

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you everyone! Unfortunately, they sent baby home with mom by 10am yesterday. Barely 2 hours after I left the hospital. I heard mom looked like crap when she came in (like a drug abuser)....
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    Longtime Lurker First Time Poster Looking for newborn-related CNA advice

    Race Mom replied to hellotherepine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The NICU I worked in used CNA's. They really were a lifesaver! Check into the NICU's in your
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    Questions about neonate drug withdrawal management

    Race Mom replied to Race Mom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, a urine tox screen was done and showed "H" for opiates, mec was sent-no results yet (but, unfortunately the nurse that sent the mec sent it after the 1st stool). The docs here seem afraid to...
  13. Race Mom

    Trying to get into L&D, need help

    Race Mom replied to 81Bubbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If I'm reading it correctly... EFM and FHM mean the same thing (at least where I'm from). Electronic Fetal Monitoring/Fetal Heart Monitoring. I was hired with my NICU experience into L&D and was...
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    Anyone ready yet? CSN newcomers?

    Race Mom replied to NVhike's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I graduated in Dec 07. My advice to you all is that you take one night at the beginning of each semester, take out your syllabii from every class (lecture, lab, clinicals) and everytime there is...
  15. Race Mom

    Had my interview today.

    Race Mom replied to NeoPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Best
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    Possible Phone Interview

    Race Mom replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My NICU interview was over the phone. If I remember correctly... I was asked what word my friends would use to describe me (I used the word anal and still got the job :) Tell me about a difficult...
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    Long post ... need advice about some concerns going into nursing (CNA then BSN)

    Race Mom replied to vtjane's topic in General Nursing

    I had a fear of needles. Of course I didn't like getting shots, but it was worse for me to even "see" the needle. One day of clinical lab, going over giving injections cured me, suprisingly. I...
  18. Race Mom

    how is school?

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    One more "heads up". A first/third semester instructor frequents this board. As far as worth every penny...I received a MUCH better education for a few thousand than one of my best friends, who spent...
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    how is school?

    Race Mom replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I can't quite believe that reason for the recorders. It would be a hipaa violation for the instructors to mention names in class, which they don't. Telling a story is not a hipaa violation. Look at...
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    Well, I'm here in Vegas...starting a new job, advice please!

    Race Mom replied to zacarias's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I worked in Vegas as a Nurse Apprentice on an IMC floor. Basically, it's whatever lies between med/surg and the ICU. We had tele, chest tubes, PE, and such. Congrats on your
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    WVUturtle514...did you have your baby? How did it go?

    Race Mom replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! He's a
  22. Race Mom

    1st week on the floor

    Race Mom replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like a perfect preceptor
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    Are you working all the holidays because you're new?!?

    Race Mom replied to Faeriewand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is a really nice
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    time to vent again

    Race Mom replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kris, Congrats on a job well done! Maybe the other nurses were scared and didn't want to do the wrong thing. The best thing to do if you are ever in this situation again is to say "Jane, come...
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    CSN RN Program Details. Spring 09 Beyound!

    Race Mom replied to San Diego RN BSN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    FloBrn: What state did she come from? Do you qualify for the Western Exchange