stillcrazymama

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1. confidence tips needed

   stillcrazymama replied to XXXX5's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm an experienced L and D RN and this situation makes me hurt for you. If the charge nurse felt that you could not handle this patient, then she should not have assigned her to you. The comment that she made was unkind and very unprofessional. To be...

2. Love Being a Nurse: 33 Years and Going Strong

   stillcrazymama replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   Great article! 40 years of nursing for me. Two and a half years ago I returned to hospital nursing after 10 years of working in schools. I love your "stand-out" lessons- they are all so important. Like you, I would encourage my fellow nurses to embra...

3. Inform Director of Applying Elsewhere

   stillcrazymama replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, you should inform your supervisor as a matter of professional courtesy. Most applications request permission to contact your former supervisor. If you do not give permission, it reflects poorly on your record.

4. Bedside report in labor and delivery

   stillcrazymama replied to massbaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was skeptical at first, but I really like it now. We announce to the patient that we will be giving report, and ask if any of her visitors need to leave. After we are done, I ask, "Did we leave anything out? What else do you want your nurses to kno...