Momma1RN

Momma1RN MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Nurse and MD relationships in the ED

    Momma1RN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Ha there is literally no time for

  2. Is this a thing? POA abuse?

    Momma1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nursing home resident came to the ER after a fall. About to be discharged, patient himself (who is alert and oriented) asked for a chicken salad sandwich. Overbearing daughter at the bedside whom the...

  3. Does Level of Trauma Center matter?

    Momma1RN replied to NurseMedic28's topic in Emergency

    Also, in a level 1 as a new grad, if it's a teaching hospital, the residents and intern MDs will be more involved and you may have less

  4. Nurse and MD relationships in the ED

    Momma1RN replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    My experience with our ER docs has been wonderful. Most of them treat us like friends and not coworkers. That being said, there are some that take a while to warm up and "trust" new people in the...

  5. Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    Momma1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why or why not? I've heard compelling arguments on both sides. Curious to hear personal

  6. Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    Momma1RN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you cross a professional boundary if you attempt to contact a patient after your care for them has ended. Even if you're well meaning, I'm sure even the patient would be slightly...

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Momma1RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    This is amazing haha. We got a lady in her 70s whose family made her some bacon in marijuana oil (who knew that was a thing) and she arrived feeling dizzy and hallucinating.

  8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Momma1RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Stop

  9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Momma1RN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Walking in the snow and feet got cold... ETA: arrived via

  10. New Grad switching from ICU to Health Department internal conflicts

    Momma1RN replied to LiveHappyLiveHealthy's topic in Public, Community Health

    I'm considering a move from ER to PH because i've always loved the teaching part of my job my favorite. Your post really resonates with me because it's SO true. I'm actually a little emotional...

  11. New Grad switching from ICU to Health Department internal conflicts

    Momma1RN replied to LiveHappyLiveHealthy's topic in Public, Community Health

    I'm considering a move from ER to PH because i've always loved the teaching part of my job my favorite. Your post really resonates with me because it's SO true. I'm actually a little emotional...

  12. CEN exam

    Momma1RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, After a year and a half on a medsurg/tele floor I made the move to an ED and have been there for about 6 months. I am thinking about sitting for the CEN exam in the next few months as i'll be...

  13. ER NURSE PEEVES

    Momma1RN replied to wojoRN's topic in Emergency

    "Ugh there aren't enough channels on this tv! Nothing is on!" "I can only have IV Dilaudid. 2mg." "I've had this abdominal pain for about 8 months but I just can't take it anymore" (it's 11:30pm and...

  14. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    Momma1RN replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    Especially true when our reimbursements are partially based off of surveys. If the majority of people coming to an ER is non-emergent and ESI class 4-5, and wait 4+ hours to be seen, they're going to...

  15. Welfare Fraud

    Momma1RN replied to RNBSN1591's topic in General Nursing

    Very insightful. This is exactly what happens. And it's often a cycle, with all the children feeling as though this is how to

  16. Drug Seeker Stories

    Momma1RN replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    We consciously sedate the same woman constantly to reduce the hip she has dislocated purposefully over 20 times. She starts asking for IV Dilaudid and then asks when we are going to give her the...

  17. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Momma1RN replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Where are your

  18. New Grad - 8 months - no job. How to keep sharp?

    Momma1RN replied to guest937351's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup get a job. Start in an area that might not be your dream job. Do it until you can find something

  19. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    Momma1RN replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    I'm not a

  20. Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    Momma1RN replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GYN

  21. Bad job reference from my school...now what?

    Momma1RN replied to Dreamscometru's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry this happened. It's unfortunate that a professor passed you but felt you would be unsafe. I would get a couple of professional recommendations from your current employer if you can, and look...

  22. Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    Momma1RN replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey OP. I am in Rhode Island too. We have a lot going against us: High cost of living and saturated job market for RNs being the biggest. I just started at a hospital in MA (close to RI) and expected...

  23. Does it get "easier"?

    Momma1RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I just landed a job in a busy (non trauma center) ED. I was desiring a change from the medical tele floor I came from. I love it so far but I feel very overwhelmed. The work flow and pace is a...

  24. Does it get "easier"?

    Momma1RN replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    I was on my phone posting this and just realize there are tons of threads on this, so i'm heading over to read them. Couldn't figure out how to delete this post

  25. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Momma1RN replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rhode Island $25.63/hr, $1.75 eve, $3.50 weekend, $4 nights- 2% raise if granted by admin on review date each year plus reevaluation of cost of living. New grad BSN Medical