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1. C- section/ Opinion question...

   dharma143 replied to Kaseyrn2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My only experience is 2 C-sections 11 mos apart. #1 D/T ecampsia #2 D/T delivery of twins I never experienced vag delivery, so no basis of comparison? Honestly, I didn't find C-sections that bad...really. My advise to expectant moms has always b...

2. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

   dharma143 replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

   When returning from a LOA, I agreed to return in a non-floor capacity. After 2 weeks of "we really need you to take a floor assignment today", I arrived to find that we were staffed with an extra nurse. I was assigned to floor duty & the oth...

3. Has a patient asked you to help him/her die?

   dharma143 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Luckily, i've never had a pt directly ask me. If it did happen, I'd explore why that was their choice & work from there. I have advised several people of their rights to refuse tx...usually not in the health care setting. One of my favorite po...

4. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   dharma143 replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   i've taken SSRIs for a couple of decades. i've worked PM shift & flourished on midnoc!!! may be worth a try?? a sun or full-spectrum light is great! i have had a hard time d/t the weight gain issues...but stick /c it considering the alternat...

5. Survey - allnurses.com : Do you report overtime for missed breaks or late charting?

   dharma143 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   i didn't used to....but now i always do! my line is, "i work for a corp....i don't donate to them...if they don't pay me for ot, there are plenty of places that will!"

6. What is the best shift to work?

   dharma143 replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

   teamwork on midnocs rocks! as far as sleep patterns i stay on the same sleep/wake pattern for days off. this is a must to prevent me from harm to self or others..........:wink2:? also, if i don't i'd look like this:stone & it doesn't inspire pt...

7. What is the best shift to work?

   dharma143 replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

   i had a nap this eve, but now i'm losing my zip. house hunting tired me out today, i think! but i had time to leave you a message. that show- icu,arkansas was so awesome!!! i'm so impressed /c that facility!!!! i'm so glad he is the dr for your s...

8. What is the best shift to work?

   dharma143 replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

   i feel similar to maizey. i think all shifts are too busy & it's amazing what does get completed rather than what is left for the next shift. each person seems to have their own best shift! mine is midnocs- hands down! less...

9. Nursing; A job or a Profession?

   dharma143 replied to RUsincere2's topic in Career Support

   according to my last shift..............i must say a curse! dharma

10. Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    dharma143 replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    much like ursula....... i live about 300' from work. but do i walk? no, no, no! that would be too healthy of an activity & besides where would i leave my purse???? sometimes, for lunch i drive & sing to the radio for 10 min to anywhere &a...

11. Students Only....warning this will bore others....

    dharma143 replied to SusanRN2004's topic in General Students

    well here you are susan! don't push yourself tooo much /a school! very important to take alot of susan-time & play before "it" starts! when is your 1st day? love ya, dharma:kiss

12. ?a prayer request?

    dharma143 replied to dharma143's topic in General Nursing

    oh susan is sooooo right-you two do look like sisters!! both beautiful- i'll just bet your 12yo grandson is also!! i'm soo very sorry that you didn't have the type of up-bringing that you gave to your daughters. but, as my youngest says often that h/...

13. ?a prayer request?

    dharma143 replied to dharma143's topic in General Nursing

    oh susan is sooooo right-you two do look like sisters!! both beautiful- i'll just bet your 12yo grandson is also!! i'm soo very sorry that you didn't have the type of up-bringing that you gave to your daughters. but, as my youngest says often that h/...

14. ?a prayer request?

    dharma143 replied to dharma143's topic in General Nursing

    thank everyone for their words yesterday! i know the prayers helped. last noc she said she had a pretty good feeling about the test. probably the prayers helped to calm her. she says she'll get the results in 4 wks or so- i offered that maybe she cou...

15. ?a prayer request?

    dharma143 replied to dharma143's topic in General Nursing

    thanks alot stephany!!! best wishes for you in your rn program! i have a feeling you'll do great! my only pearl of wisdom- keep time blocked for stephany-time & spoil yourself OFTEN! it's true the more yougive to yourself the more you can giv...