Poopsie Gigglebuns

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1. CAN I GET FIRED???

   Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the advice everyone! I have only been with this hospital for about 10 months, so now I'm guessing I won't be eligible for FMLA - didn't know that until I asked you smart people! I'm in L/D and lifting just seems to be unavoidable. I...

2. CAN I GET FIRED???

   Poopsie Gigglebuns posted a topic in General Nursing

   I found out that I have several bulging discs and Dr. has given me lifting restrictions of less than 20 pounds until healed. I know that if I let work know about the restriction, they will not allow me to work until I am 100% cleared for duty. Ther...

3. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

   Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If this happened to me (which I know it will) I would freak. Who cut the cord?

4. First Year Nursing in Texas!

   Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to joyyjuice's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, Joy... As a UTHSC alum, all I can tell you is get ready for the ride of your life! I was just as worried/scared as you not so long ago and I survived. It's really an experience that no one can explain to you - you kind of just have to go throug...

5. New and Drowning

   Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to Sunbird21's topic in PICU

   Hi, Sunbird... Just saw your post and just had to send a quick reply. I am also a new grad (working in L/D X3 weeks!). I'm finding that my orientation is also a bit sink or swim and I feel for you...I can't even find my preceptor half the time! Tr...

6. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   congrats on your choice of l/d. i don't know much about florida, but in texas, there are a few hospitals that will let you do your internship in l/d right away, others will make you work in antepartum or postpartum for a year first. depends on the ...

7. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Can someone give me some good references on the ins/outs of using pit? as a new nurse, i'm getting conflicting info. some say ctx should be 250 mvu and 1.5 min apart - others say different. some rns have increased dosage even after 1 or 2 lates. ...

8. Anyone else feel like a world class idiot?

   Poopsie Gigglebuns posted a topic in New Nurse

   Just started orientation a couple of weeks ago and I feel so stupid. I feel like I don't know how to do anything! To top it off, rumor has it that our hospital is going to be sold and here I am with a brand new internship and the possibility of bei...

9. Help! Issues with Nasal Prongs

   Poopsie Gigglebuns posted a topic in NICU

   Wondering if anyone knew of any literature re: the longer nasal prongs versus cannula for preemies. I'm having terrible time with these prongs when baby is prone or side-lying. VERY uncomfortable for the baby, tubing disconnects, seems like skin br...

10. Why wouldn't you chart this??

    Poopsie Gigglebuns posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had a discussion at the hospital about a nurse that refused to hang meds b/c they were expired (expired that day). When asked how we would handle the situation - I said that I would double check with the pharmacist and if he/she gave me the ok, I...

11. nursing school and marriage

    Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    Our poor spouses! They should get to walk at graduation, too, just for putting up with us! The decision to go to school needs to be a mutual one...I have been so fortunate to have a husband that supports me 110%. I'm in the midst of finals right n...

12. Older New Grads: Exp. looking for job

    Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in New Nurse

    i'm not sure i would want to work for a place that skirts around basic employment law...like asking your age! if their ethics are that bad in recruiting...what else might there be?

13. Accelerated Nursing Program???

    Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to mbb21's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes...is the first word I can think of. I can't imagine having to learn everything at an even faster rate. It's REALLY difficult to try to process everything and connect the dots as it is, not to mention tiring and stressful at times. if you can re...

14. Night Shift and Nausea?

    Poopsie Gigglebuns replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the wonderful replies...I thought I was crazy!

15. Night Shift and Nausea?

    Poopsie Gigglebuns posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing clinicals on the 7p-7a shift and I've found that I get really nauseated around 3 or 4 am. Is this normal for nights? Any suggestions? I've thought that maybe I'm drinking too much caffeine? I've tried eating a snack around 3, but noth...