tex-anna

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1. Any 22 weekers out there?

   tex-anna replied to mauigal's topic in NICU

   There is a 2 week give or take unless it is in vitro... that may lead to more vigorous 22 weakers being given the benefit of the doubt.

2. oral care

   tex-anna replied to spacey's topic in NICU

   Saline and sterile q-tips.

3. Any 22 weekers out there?

   tex-anna replied to mauigal's topic in NICU

   We have had a few 22 weeker's make it. Only one that I know of has a quality of life, and he has cancer now. For me personally... 28 weeks at least. You?

4. Why is it a crime...

   tex-anna replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

   OK, here goes... Nursing is a calling. If we were paid what some of our clergy are paid, then we would do it b/c we love it.

5. Which came first, the $ or the ♥ ?

   tex-anna replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

   I chose nursing because...I love nursing. I do ok, but work for the lowest paying hospital in the area b/c I believe they are the best.

6. Mission Statements

   tex-anna replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

   I believe that my hospital believes in its mission statement, but can't possible live up to it given the economy and current re-imbursement policies. They are simply not paid for the care they give and can't provide the level of service they would li...

7. Nurses unemployed what is happening out there???

   tex-anna replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

   Our current political adminstration has cut medicare/medicaid reimbursement so much that hospitals and doctors are getting paid what amounts to less than minimum wage! One pedi that makes initial hospital visits told me that his re-imbursement is 32...

8. Should I take this position?

   tex-anna replied to luvmydogs84's topic in General Nursing

   Just something to think about... I have been a nurse for 17 years. After about 5 years I did work a LTAC unit that was much better staffed than the one you are considering. Are you handing them your license on a silver platter. Will you go home every...

9. What's the weirdest baby name?

   tex-anna replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   OK. How about ...... DaMoney??????

10. mandatory overtime?

    tex-anna replied to jayhawk3000's topic in California

    Yes!!!

11. Paramedics who 'put down' nurses

    tex-anna replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who acts like they are THE MAN or THE WOMAN is not there for the patient! Afterall, if we didn't have patients, we would not have jobs!!! Healthcare is a team effort!