mideb

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1. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

   mideb replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

   I was pregnant my 2nd yr., & even tho everything turned out OK, I wouldn't do it again. Too much stress unless your husband is willing to take over much of household duties & being up with baby at night. Some of the homework keeps you up at...

2. nurse shortage

   mideb replied to Rn_mady's topic in General Nursing

   Bring back the "Baylor Plan" letting staff work wkends only - 12 hr. shifts, the rest wk. mon.-fri. There need to be more incentives to RNs after so many yrs. (20-25?) like - no more call, weekends, holidays, etc. They tell us here that we don't ha...

3. Is there nursing after 50?

   mideb replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

   I understand exactly what you're saying. I'll be 51 this yr. & as I look back on my life, oh sure, I've been able to support my family, but what has happened to my life? I think we feel this more in nursing that most other careers because we've...

4. Preop or OR RNs

   mideb posted a topic in General Nursing

   Any preop or OR Rns out there? I continue to search for info. from other hospitals regarding policy for pregnancy tests of preoperative pts. Also, do any of you continue to do preop lab testing on children other than the AM of the procedure? We co...