Reebsnrn

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1. coming out

   Reebsnrn replied to newborn 5555's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have had very few problems with my sexuality in L&D and I work in the deep south in some of the most close-minded places. I've also traveled and have always waited to make my preferences known until I get a feel for the people. I don't lie or m...

2. coming out

   Reebsnrn replied to newborn 5555's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have had very few problems with my sexuality in L&D and I work in the deep south in some of the most close-minded places. I've also traveled and have always waited to make my preferences known until I get a feel for the people. I don't lie or m...

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

   Reebsnrn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   We get enough of the pregnancy test b.s., which kills me...especially when they get fussy because we are seeing "those people that keep coming in bleeding or acting like they are having a heart attack." Buying a $7 pregnancy test at the drug store mu...

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

   Reebsnrn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   We get enough of the pregnancy test b.s., which kills me...especially when they get fussy because we are seeing "those people that keep coming in bleeding or acting like they are having a heart attack." Buying a $7 pregnancy test at the drug store mu...

5. Suggestions for ultrasound in ED

   Reebsnrn replied to Reebsnrn's topic in Emergency

   I'm a L&D nurse gone ED nurse (I know...not the best transition, but it's done and over with thank God!), and have played with the USG machine on L&D. I can't identify specific anatomy, but can see a beating heart and figure out fingers, toes...

6. Suggestions for ultrasound in ED

   Reebsnrn posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm a L&D nurse gone ED nurse (I know...not the best transition, but it's done and over with thank God!), and have played with the USG machine on L&D. I can't identify specific anatomy, but can see a beating heart and figure out fingers, toes...

7. Personality traits suited for ER??

   Reebsnrn replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

   I've learned first-hand that the ED is one of those places, like L&D, that you either love or hate. Fortunately, I love both L&D and ED and don't ever see myself working anywhere else. You cannot be uptight and make it without driving yoursel...

8. Personality traits suited for ER??

   Reebsnrn replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

   I've learned first-hand that the ED is one of those places, like L&D, that you either love or hate. Fortunately, I love both L&D and ED and don't ever see myself working anywhere else. You cannot be uptight and make it without driving yoursel...

9. Vag exams

   Reebsnrn replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

   There shouldn't be much interpretation or variance from one person's vag exam to another's but, unfortunately, I've come across some. I've done some traveling and encountered some docs that when they say a pt's 3cm, the nurses know the pt is actually...

10. Vag exams

    Reebsnrn replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There shouldn't be much interpretation or variance from one person's vag exam to another's but, unfortunately, I've come across some. I've done some traveling and encountered some docs that when they say a pt's 3cm, the nurses know the pt is actually...