Nursz-R-Awsm

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1. Pt. positioning with epidural

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is a great thread. Haven't been on here in a long time. Once in awhile I have had pts squat w/epidurals, however it depends on the CRNA that places it. Some get the pts so numb they can't move...

2. Preadmission Testing RN's

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to funnynurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Wow, that sounds like a nice job. I'll have to keep that in mind if I ever need a change! Thanks for the reply!

3. Preadmission Testing RN's

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to funnynurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Ayanna, Could you explain what a preadmission testing nurse does? Please forgive my ignorance. I haven't heard of it before. Thanks,

4. Pitocin

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to TineAngelo's topic in General Students

   ....not only do we not put those moms on the fetal monitor (we merely AUSCULTATE....GASP!!), but they DON'T HAVE AN IV, EITHER!!! If they need pit...and I mean NEED it...the midwives don't just shove...

5. Pitocin

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to TineAngelo's topic in General Students

   You guys are singing my tune! I am in a hospital ldrp getting experience as a new RN, so later I can work where I want...and Krista, call me and I will work at your birthcenter! LOL I also think...

6. Survey: Would you encourage your child to become a nurse?

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I would, #1) if they were the type of person/character to make a good nurse. #2) let them know the good, bad and ugly about the profession... no fairy tales. #3) make sure they could learn about...

7. New Nurses Poorly Educated

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   You will have to ask for opportunities, these posters are right on. No instructor can be the aggressive one and sure every student gets into every opportunity that is available while being...

8. Can DUI keep you out of Nursing?

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to Karen K's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Karen K, best of luck with your situation. I hope the powers that be can see beyond past mistakes and know that you are making an honest effort. Brandy, I am actually a bit surprised at your...

9. nursing and family life

   Nursz-R-Awsm replied to Jhope's topic in General Nursing

   Jhope, I know how you feel. I read somewhere... probably on this board, that if you feel you need to choose...choose the things that you would be devastated about if you had to live without. It has...

10. How do you deal with lazy co-workers?

    Nursz-R-Awsm replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    nurs4kids Yes, that is very sad.... .....but I like the way you think!

11. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    Nursz-R-Awsm replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I did not have hat, but my mother did. She wore the white cardboard stiff kind (I guess looks like the "flying nun" described earlier). My grandmother is sentimental and gave me mom's hat and...

12. How do you deal with lazy co-workers?

    Nursz-R-Awsm replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go

13. Welcome to the Burn ICU forum

    Nursz-R-Awsm replied to BurnNurse's topic in Critical Care

    Wow, Katrina, thank you for sharing. I do not work with burns and I do not know if it would be something that I could handle. I am, however, facinated by burn pts and the challenges they present....

14. How do you deal with lazy co-workers?

    Nursz-R-Awsm replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Kelly, I happen to work nights where we have a pretty good team. However, the day crew is a much different animal. I would suggest you talk to the person directly first. Be as diplomatic as...

15. A nurses poem- for those who haven't read it yet

    Nursz-R-Awsm replied to leesonlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is superb