babern

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1. How Old is TOO OLD to Become an Anesthetist?

   babern posted a topic in CRNA

   Hello, I am over 50, and just started working as an OR RN in a busy teaching hospital. I realize now that I am much more drawn toward the goal of becoming a CRNA. My concern is this..... I will be 55-56 by the time I will have completed all my p...

2. Wellstar Kennestone

   babern replied to unknown99's topic in Georgia

   Got BURNED :angryfire @ Wellstar. Dirty politics. Poor pay. Nurses are gotten rid of unstead of management cleaning up problem issues. It's easier to scapegoat a nurse. UNETHICAL. Run.... anywhere but Wellstar

3. "THE RIGHT STUFF" for an OR nurse.

   babern replied to babern's topic in Operating Room

   Marie_LPN, and spine CNOR, Thank you for your input. More please! Your helping your future OR nurse who will be joining your ranks. Rest assured, I am not one of those uppity, snotty, elitist types, .....I'm respectful and regard others as I wou...

4. "THE RIGHT STUFF" for an OR nurse.

   babern posted a topic in Operating Room

   My question is........... How does one know if they have 'THE RIGHT STUFF' to become a successful OR nurse? I sure would love to hear from you concerning the matter of any successful stories, and how you perservered. Also please share, what doesn't...

5. Surgical menopause?

   babern replied to babern's topic in General Nursing

   Reabock, Wow! Thank you for your encouraging post. I'm glad you look great! I, too, am cheap! I've taken progesterone cream 1/4 tsp. topically for hotflashes, works great. Got it @ the GNC store. I'm concerned about mood swings mentioned in the ...

6. Surgical menopause?

   babern replied to babern's topic in General Nursing

   P RN, Angelbear, and Reabock, Thank you for responding, and sharing your experiences P RN Wow! I'm so sorry for the h--l you had to go thru ,2 more painful surgeries ! I did,t realize these risk factors. Angelbear, I sorry for all the misery you w...

7. Surgical menopause?

   babern replied to babern's topic in General Nursing

   Dear June, My concern about leaving one ovary in, is twofold. 1. I have severe endometriosis. 2. Possible increased risk of breast cancerif you leave the ovaries. in. My mom died of adenocarcinoma, unknown primary. I dont want to t...

8. Heavy menstrual bleeding...

   babern replied to LisaRN2B's topic in General Nursing

   Lisa, Boy, can I relate to your experience, and others posted here, except I have been having heavy bleeds and mega clots for years. It was so debilitating that I had to plan my life around my flooding . I could not work due to uncontrolled bleeding...

9. Surgical menopause?

   babern posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello to all, I am new to this website. Your comments and stories have helped to give me courage to return to nursing after a very long absence. Thank you. Now I need your advice, comments, and any insights . Ultra sound showed several large masses ...