Momma1RN

Momma1RN MSN, RN, APRN

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  1. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    Momma1RN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with all of the above. Some people are nicer than others. Some people delegate more "politely" than others. This is not a nursing/hospital/healthcare phenomenon. This is a human phenomenon. You...

  2. How do you give report?

    Momma1RN replied to ama3t's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I will add that we are moving to EPIC soon, so i'm sure it will all change soon.... We are still expected to give report in SBAR

  3. How do you give report?

    Momma1RN replied to ama3t's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We get a print out of demographics and then current orders including tests/diet/ etc. It also includes vital signs and labs that are in the system. When I give report I start with name, age, admitting...

  4. awful pt assignment or the norm?

    Momma1RN replied to maybug's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Horrible patient assignment and in my opinion, dangerous. I work at a magnet hospital and we have our fair share of bad days with difficult assignments. But, 2 nurses on the floor? What if there were...

  5. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Momma1RN replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My heart is going out to the RN and her family, as well as the rest of the staff. I didn't mean to blame the RN- the nurse in Spain who died (?) of ebola rubbed her gloved hand across her face and...

  6. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Momma1RN replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    But I also wonder- aside from widespread global travel, why now? Why has ebola been around for decades and is only now a problem? Is it this particular strain? Does anyone

  7. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Momma1RN replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Personally, I think that there is more to learn about ebola. I think that while it may be a difficult virus to catch in that it is not airborne, that it is spread more easily than the CDC wants to...

  8. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Momma1RN replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They're saying "nurse". Which I suppose could be assistive personnel. But, i'm betting

  9. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    Momma1RN replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She must not have followed protocol for the removal of PPE. That's all I can think of. Or, we don't know the full story on how it's

  10. No More ED Report?

    Momma1RN replied to FarmerFNP's topic in Medical-Surgical

    So I read this a while ago and thought it was nuts. Then, my facility started doing this as well. They fax us a "report" aka they print out their EMR (which is a different format than what we use on...

  11. Need advice on new career path please!

    Momma1RN replied to Cisl4him's topic in Nursing Career

    How long did you work there? Why was your license being threatened? And what do you WANT to

  12. Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    Momma1RN replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With all of this information- it definitely appears your orientation failed. And though it seems like you are doing this, just ask questions. All.the.time. Any time you are unsure. Ask questions. Is...

  13. Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    Momma1RN replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not normal. Speak with your

  14. Which is better for experience

    Momma1RN replied to JM_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed with above- what is your ultimate goal? You will do a lot of meds/teaching/psychosocial nursing in psych, but technical nursing situations will be scarce. Good luck with your

  15. Could research publications make it difficult to find a job?

    Momma1RN replied to Nursey22783's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going into the interview showing passion for research, that is the reason you're not being considered. Don't get me wrong- RNs who WANT to research is amazing, because I would rather work...

  16. Combative/Violent Confused Patients

    Momma1RN replied to missmiamoore's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm also curious about the fact that an ER doctor granted you time off, since it doesn't appear that you work in that department. And even if you did, wouldn't you report to someone else? Just seems...

  17. Women's Surgical Unit

    Momma1RN replied to jead1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like that's what it is. And I would absolutely suggest working while in school if you can get experience and if you can handle it without your grades slipping. I interned in school and got...

  18. Nurses not prepared for report

    Momma1RN replied to KatePasa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If the protocol is that they're expected to get that information from the Kardex, then I would give report as if you were giving it to someone who was prepared. If they're missing something, it is...

  19. Nurses not prepared for report

    Momma1RN replied to KatePasa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Have you tried talking to them about

  20. Combative/Violent Confused Patients

    Momma1RN replied to missmiamoore's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds like management DOES give a $hit since they gave you an entire week off with pay. Sounds pretty good to me. Sorry that happened to you, but as nurses we don't get to pick and choose our...

  21. Seeing your patient in the news

    Momma1RN replied to imapsychrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    HIPAA. Enough

  22. Help with care plan!!

    Momma1RN replied to aly512's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There are tons of nursing diagnoses that work for this scenario. Think Maslow. Disturbed body image isn't the chief concern here. A few that come to my mind: Risk for pain, Infection, Risk for falls,...

  23. Any military spouses?

    Momma1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My husband is in the USCG. Nursing is a great profession for this lifestyle in that it's very portable- but just curious, has anyone had any trouble finding jobs because of the frequent job moves? We...

  24. Was I in the wrong to try to call 911?

    Momma1RN replied to zombieghoast's topic in General Nursing

    I would have called. I'm surprised they didn't want to- imagine the liability if she was seizing and sustained a head

  25. Whooping cough redux; your story?

    Momma1RN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not aware of any credible research that suggests the CDC schedule on vaccinations is anything a baby "can't handle". In fact, the schedule has been thoroughly researched and the vaccines given...