meta4

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1. no relief at change of shift

   meta4 posted a topic in North Carolina

   Was wondering what others do if, at the end of your shift, it becomes evident that the nurse who is supposed to relieve you is a no show. I have had this happen before but have always had the issue resolved quickly either by my staying or by some oth...

2. Why a C-Section?

   meta4 replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think that choosing a section for the sake of fear or vanity is silly. I suppose this goes hand-in-hand with a culture that perceives childbirth as a "medical procedure" rather than a natural process. Vaginal tissue is made to stretch and as a moth...

3. Serotonin Syndrome

   meta4 replied to crab23's topic in Psychiatric

   I have never heard of this syndrome. Which medications cause this? thanks:)

4. In the new Good Housekeeping...

   meta4 replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

   In regards to having a family member of friend present to act as your advocate and helper during your hospital stay, I think this is a necessity as sad as that may seem. I base this opinion on my extensive and international travel nursing experience ...

5. artificial nails vs bloody bitten nails

   meta4 replied to midwest40's topic in General Nursing

   While on the nail subject, I have often wondered about what is harbored around old chipped nail polish on either artificial or real nails.

6. The bully strikes again

   meta4 replied to raindrop's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry you are having difficulties with coworkers. Based upon what I have read it sounds like the underlying problem may be your "permission threshold".If you choose to ignore this behaviour(being spoken to rudely) what may happen especially on a unit...

7. My board results

   meta4 replied to peaceful2100's topic in New Nurse

   Dear Peaceful, I am sorry to hear of your test result however please keep in mind that it is only that. You did poorly on a test. You would be doing yourself and your future patients a great disservice if you assume this means anything more than that...