AlsgalRN

AlsgalRN specializes in L&D, OB/GYN clinic.

Latest Activity

1. The Five Patients You Meet In Heaven

   AlsgalRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, thank you!

2. What does STAT mean to your Lab?

   AlsgalRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   I worked telephone triage for my clinic while I was undergoing chemotherapy. It was much more convenient to have my blood drawn in my clinic instead of driving to the oncologist's office. The lab tech called with critical results. Of course, I acce...

3. Favourite Doctor Moments

   AlsgalRN replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Relations

   The patient had several daughters. Her husband strongly desired a son. This pregnancy was a boy who had been diagnosed with anencephaly. The patient and her husband believed that God would cure the little guy so he would be born healthy. The doc...

4. Pregnancy timing and FMLA

   AlsgalRN replied to ExpatHopeful's topic in General Nursing

   The FMLA law requires that you have been employed for 12 months AND have worked (and that means WORKED, PTO time does not count) 1250 hours. My understanding is that you have to have met that obligation by the start of your leave. I think it is lov...

5. Need advice about care of a consumer

   AlsgalRN replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Nursing

   Hospice is giving good care to my husband who is losing the battle with ALS. I think you should give them a call.

6. Defining nursing with a single word...

   AlsgalRN replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

   challenging

7. Loans, loans and more loans

   AlsgalRN replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

   Canesdukegirl, I think we are in the same general area of the state. My husband has ALS. That caused financial issues that I never expected. Are you able to send me a private message with the info about your financial planner? Thank you, AlsgalRN ...

8. Dog daycare in triangle area for nurses schedule?

   AlsgalRN replied to ABSN35's topic in North Carolina

   It does not look like my vet's hours will cover you for 7am-7pm doggie day care. Otherwise, I would highly recommend them for care for you and your pets. They are AWESOME. They may be able to give you some guidance about daycare and I know they ca...

9. Nurses and cancer....

   AlsgalRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

   I think you are right about the need to keep a sense of humor! My surgeon thinks I am a hoot and she tells this story to other breast cancer patients. Before surgery, my breasts were "the girls". During surgery, she injected purple dye into the br...

10. New Grad Positions Available

    AlsgalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I checked the job listings today at my hospital. The are now positions available for new grads in Raleigh/Cary NC. The website is Wakemed.org Good luck new grads! AlsGalRN

11. How to talk with mom about breast cancer treatment

    AlsgalRN replied to Quark09's topic in General Nursing

    Is Femara her only option? I am taking Tamoxifen and have no real side effects. I am not yet menopausal. Is she willing to get a second opinion from another oncologist? I hope she does well with whatever she chooses to do. Hugs to both of you from...

12. Ethical Issue -Missing Prescriptions

    AlsgalRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Would you please post the info about the safes for all to see? My husband is receiving care from Hospice. While he does not yet require narcotics, I would like to be prepared when that day arrives. To all of you who work with Hospice, THANK YOU! O...

13. What happens to your PTO

    AlsgalRN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend that you check the policy from HR. My hospital will pay half of your PTO, if you give proper notice. The other half is forfeited. You may no longer donate PTO to coworkers either. If you die, the full PTO balance is paid to your...

14. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    AlsgalRN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest financial mistake was not purchasing long care insurance. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 43. At the same time, my husband was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) at age 48. He now receives Medic...

15. is fmla detrimental to companies/hospitals?

    AlsgalRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I am still employed due to FMLA. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. AT the same time, my husband was diagnosed with ALS. I would have lost my job without FMLA protection. My unplanned absences would have been: 1. biopsy day 2. ...