lifesaverwv

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1. Andrea Yates R.N.

   lifesaverwv replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

   I definitely don't condone what Andrea did. I can't imagine how she could drowned her children one by one. Also I don't think her husband is entirely innocent of the crime either. After Andrea had her 4th baby she tried to commit suicide twice. Her p...

2. I'm so sad...sorry this is really long

   lifesaverwv replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

   Jessko, You have nothing to feel bad about as far as you're concerned. It sounds like your step mom is the wicked witch of the west! When your year is up I'd move back to WA where your sister & Mom are to give you support. I admire you for being...

3. What punishment should this nurse get?

   lifesaverwv replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

4. Show you WV Pride!

   lifesaverwv replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in West Virginia

   Hi, I didn't go to nursing school in WV but I've worked in WV for 30 years. I enjoy chatting with other nurses from WV.

5. Question about Family Medical Leave Act

   lifesaverwv posted a topic in Activism

   I"ve taken 2 FML's this year due to problems with my health. I currently have only 12 days left of FML before I'm expected to return to work. My problem is that I just had a total knee replacement 2 weeks ago! When I called to speak with my DON about...

6. How should I go about going to job interviews having two little kids?

   lifesaverwv replied to estrogen's topic in Career Support

   In response to the post to Estrogen about not playing the "Mom Card". You said you were upset with nursing Mom's who needed to take "pump breaks" I'd much rather relieve someone who is trying to keep her baby healthy than to be working my butt off wh...

7. Do you ever wonder why you are here?

   lifesaverwv replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   I also agree about making an appt with a counselor.Everyone feels depressed at one time or another. Maybe along with counseling your doc might think that a course of antidepressants would also be helpful. Please don't start having kids while you are ...

8. angiocath versus butterfly

   lifesaverwv replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

   In the hospital where I work we have a choice between 3 methods. The 1st is the typical angiocath that we are all familiar with. The next choice is a butterfly needle that is usually a small calaber needle to use on babies & older pts with spider...

9. What's your favorite procedure?

   lifesaverwv replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

   I enjoy starting IV's. I also enjoy teaching pts before their surgical procedures, so that I can answer their questions & hopefully alleviate their fears. (that probably doesn't count as a procedure)

10. Total Knee Surgery

    lifesaverwv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am 54 years old & have been a nurse for 33 years. In August I'm having a left total knee done. Since I haven't worked orthopedics for years I'd appreciate any info that anyone can give me about the surgery, post op recovery etc. The doc sai...

11. What do patients say that irks you?

    lifesaverwv replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Reply, As a nurse to a pt..... if you were sleeping soundly & the nurse vigoursly shakes you awake at 1400 hours, she would not ask you if you need a sleeping pill because 1400 hours is 2 PM in the afternoon

12. What do patients say that irks you?

    lifesaverwv replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On a busy day on our unit one of my fellow nurses answered a phone call. I saw her on the verge of laughing hysterectly & she motioned for me to take the call. When I answered the phone I said "can I help you?" In a totally serious voice, this y...

13. Pushy family members??

    lifesaverwv replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric

    Hi, unfortunately we deal with these folks on occasion. One particlular family comes to mind. The mother is 80 & is a pleasant lady to take care of. The problem is her daughter who is a nurse, who happens to be married to a doc. As my grandma use...

14. Total Knee Surgery

    lifesaverwv posted a topic in Orthopaedic

    Hi Gang, I am 54 years old & still currently working full time as an RN. In August I'm going to have a knee replacement done. Since I haven't worked in Orthopedics in many years I'd appreciate any info about total knee surgery & recovery that...

15. concious sedation

    lifesaverwv replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Hi, we give our kids versed mixed in cherry syrup. How do you give it rectally & how long before it works? Thanks for the info