Bessie

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  1. Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 33yo

    Bessie posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hey all, I have been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy following pregnancy. I am 33yo with 3 children. I just graduated from nursing school last May and was able to practice nursing for 6...

  2. M. Murray has scared the pants off me

    Bessie posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have just attended the first day of M. Murray's Advanced Fetal Monitoring class and I am scared to return to work. I am nauseated and unable to sleep tonight. I am new to L&D and have been on...

  3. M. Murray has scared the pants off me

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Ob/Gyn

  4. M. Murray has scared the pants off me

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks to you all for your reply's. After day 2 of her class I am feeling scared but empowered. They ask me questions about why I am not going up on their pitocin as ordered, and I say because. Now...

  5. Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 33yo

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Cardiac

    Hey Dianah, Thanks for getting that article! I really appreciate your support! I have found out Ton's of information as well. There is a great website ( http://www.jonsplace.org/CHFjonsplace.htm)...

  6. Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 33yo

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Dennie, Thanks for your prayers! And your response.

  7. postpartum mother/baby unit staff ratio

    Bessie posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I have a question about patient ratios for postpartum mother/baby units that have one nurse for the mother and baby. I recently interviewed for a position that assigns 5 couplets to each...

  8. postpartum mother/baby unit staff ratio

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Fergus51 and TennRN, Thank you for all the detail you have given me. TennRN that was not too long. I soaked up that post like a sponge. I am an information fiend! :) I like to know what to...

  9. postpartum mother/baby unit staff ratio

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for everyone's thoughtful replies. I am sure I will be back to ask more questions when I accept the position and start work. Any suggestions for a smooth transition are appreciated. I have...

  10. postpartum mother/baby unit staff ratio

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for everyone's helpful info. I have not had experience in this area so I didn't know what the norm was. I knew I could come to the message board for honest opinions and accurate up to date...

  11. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, maybe this is asking a bit much...but I want to know if anyone is having any fun doing their job? Does anyone love to go to work? I don't mean they like it more than anything else in the world....

  12. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    You all have posted such thoughtful replies and I really appreciate each and every one of them! It seems to me that I will have to find the place, team of people and position that brings me enjoyment...

  13. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    You all have posted such thoughtful replies and I really appreciate each and every one of them! It seems to me that I will have to find the place, team of people and position that brings me enjoyment...

  14. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    Molly J What a thoughtful response. That had to take you a while to type! :) I really appreciate the indepth information. You pointed out some good key points. I am young, 32 with 2 kids...

  15. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    Molly J What a thoughtful response. That had to take you a while to type! :) I really appreciate the indepth information. You pointed out some good key points. I am young, 32 with 2 kids...

  16. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses! I can take the good with the bad in any job. However, the bad in nursing can be soooo bad...death, dismemberment, abuse...and on and on. I do need to develop some...

  17. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses! I can take the good with the bad in any job. However, the bad in nursing can be soooo bad...death, dismemberment, abuse...and on and on. I do need to develop some...

  18. Any FUN nursing Jobs?

    Bessie replied to Bessie's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, maybe this is asking a bit much...but I want to know if anyone is having any fun doing their job? Does anyone love to go to work? I don't mean they like it more than anything else in the world....

  19. Deaf Student Nurses

    Bessie replied to Milar's topic in General Students

    How will the person be able to get through nursing school without hearing lung sounds, heart sounds, taking bp? I am deaf in my left ear and have been so all of my life. My right ear has compensated...