gwenhyfar

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1. 1950s nursing

   gwenhyfar replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, happened in the 80's at our hospital too. We wore whites, and the nuns checked skirt length regularly! Not only were we expected to get up and let the Dr. have the chair and the chart, we were...

2. migraine faker at the ED!

   gwenhyfar replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

   And, try migraines and cluster headaches at the same time. You won't eat, drink, and you sure as heck won't be playing and laughing.

3. Lexapro

   gwenhyfar replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

   It has been a miracle drug for my daughter. I was wide awake and productive for almost 72 hours after 1 dose. The point is, if you need it, and it works for you, do it. I wish it was as easy for my...

4. Shocked and angry. Need new job.

   gwenhyfar replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

5. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

   gwenhyfar replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hello, Our Aides are very busy, but the nurses even more so. BUT the difference is they have a working relationship, and do things for each other, whis is apparently missing here. It may be the...

6. Nurses wearing white

   gwenhyfar replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

   What an interesting reply! I really enjoyed your view of things. I have worked in healthcare for 26 years, and have seen all sides, whites, single color scrubs, anything goes, etc. The basis of it...

7. I am worth less for Christmas?!?!?

   gwenhyfar replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

   Here, our nurses get NOOOOO, zero, zilch extra EXCEPT weekend differential. $4/hour. So, while I agree with you, it could be

8. migraine faker at the ED!

   gwenhyfar replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

   And it is all too ironic that they are allergic to NSAIDS, Compazine, tylenol, Phenergan, Talwain, Nubain, etc.... It is sad that these types of patients set a sterotype for the other patients who...

9. What the US wants

   gwenhyfar replied to kajiee's topic in International Nursing

10. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    gwenhyfar replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    At my old job, we got Bar-b-que and some junky something. At my new job they are doing things for the nurses all the time. They celebrate our value and worth, and have had a breakfast with lots of...