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  1. Mystery Patients

    mom23RN replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a waste of resources. When you talk about all the elder abuse and neglect that happens. Now what really needs to come out is WHY these places provide the care or lack of care that...

  2. Elective Primary C/S

    mom23RN replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know the way to put an end to "vanity c-sect" or for those who are just afraid of labor? Get teh insurance companies to stop paying for them. I bet that would nip it in the bud. I wouldn't be...

  3. They did a c-section without anesthesia

    mom23RN replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are hospitals in the UP of Michigan that don't even have a DOCTOR on staff - not even in the ER. If they get something they can't handle they call him in! Most of their stuff is stablize and...

  4. Does your work call you at 0530?

    mom23RN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I'm laughing hysterically becuase I didn't read the posts and when it popped up yours was just above mine!!! Thank you for being so

  5. Does your work call you at 0530?

    mom23RN replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I just LOVED when my NM would call me at 8:00 in the morning on my night off to ask me to come in early that night (at 7 instead of 11). Hmmmmm... you think maybe I was sleeping? Maybe I just won't...

  6. new charge nurse discovering bad practice on the unit

    mom23RN replied to nursindaz's topic in General Nursing

    So do you chart them at 1830 or do you go ahead and put that they were given at 2200 when indeed you gave them at 1830? If you say you're giving them at 1830 then that better be charted that way....

  7. What's your holiday bonus?

    mom23RN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do nursing anymore. I am doing medical transcription. This is my second Christmas. Most bonuses go by years of service. Last year I had been with them for 3 months and I got $50. Plus we...

  8. They did a c-section without anesthesia

    mom23RN replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The problem is that, in some cases, while they wait for anesthesia the baby dies. Personally I've lived through that one time and there isn't any way I could consciously let that happen again. I...

  9. They did a c-section without anesthesia

    mom23RN replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Boy, in this case it sounds like surgery without anestesia = live baby. Wait for anesthesiologist to get there = dead baby. I think almost any mother you talk to (even if the delivery/c-sect was...

  10. Would you go to the ER for this?

    mom23RN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I've had many times in my life where I didn't have health insurance and my first call would be to my family doc. Anything he came up with sure would be a HECK of a lot cheaper than an ER visit....

  11. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    mom23RN replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    These are fantastic!!!!! I am

  12. The Largest Student Loan Actually PAID OFF!

    mom23RN replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anyone with excessive student loans as a nurse but I met one of the residents who did a stint in our ER who was close to $250,000!!! Even for a doc I find that a tad extreme!!! You...

  13. Living off student loans smart idea or not?

    mom23RN replied to rkim525's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me I would go for the diploma program. You'll be done quicker, working quicker, and less debt. Once you're working you will find many hospitals do have tuition reimbursement so they'll...

  14. How do I get my child to take medicine?

    mom23RN replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Mini M&Ms. They are the miracle to getting my kids to take medicine (even the 3 yr. old who likes to vomit them back up). For my 5-year-old she doesn't get a choice. Like the previous poster...

  15. Teaching hospital or non-teaching hospital?

    mom23RN replied to extreme's topic in General Nursing

    I like a teaching hospital because I like to teach. I love teaching medical students things like how to do an IV, how to do an NG,

  16. two full time jobs for a new grad

    mom23RN replied to shyinla2004's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if it's possible for your to get the job at the other hospital and just "pay back" the hospital that sponsored you... or talk to the other hospital about "buying you out" of your other...

  17. Is it really that bad?

    mom23RN replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that in my exeprience as well our Trauma Center was notorious for being understaffed, overworked, and just slammed all the time. We rarely got time for breaks. But you can bet your...

  18. million dollar babies

    mom23RN replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We often hear about that with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. They are "non profit" in the state of Michigan. They say that they don't deny anyone. They don't... they just charge so much if you have a...

  19. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    mom23RN replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm laughing becuase I can't help but wonder if plastic surgeons even hire RNs or they use medical assistants like most other offices?? If she's looking to work in a surgi center with a plastic...

  20. million dollar babies

    mom23RN replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My son was not a preemie but he lived most of his life in the PTCU. We had an HMO at the time. About a month after we were there the social worker had us fill out papers for medicaid. It seems that...

  21. A Celebration for Gompers

    mom23RN replied to Jolie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!!! Babies are a true miracle and a joy to our lives. My gift to you is a Britax Marathon. Dont' even bother skimping on the convertable corificeat. Go right for the Marathon. It...

  22. ER RN and Pregnant

    mom23RN replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    I carried two full-term pregnancies while working in the ER. Never had any restrictions except for those who worked with me saying "you're not supposed to be lifting that" and such. As for the...

  23. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    mom23RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.... I haven't even been able to respond because this just made me sick. I can't blieve that any nurse would choose to classify a human being becuase of race, regigion, sex, etc. I don't think...

  24. Article on MSNBC about 22 weekers

    mom23RN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was flabbergasted by the ignorance of the people on that message board. I, too, only made it to about page 3. The "born at 22 weeks weighing just under 3 pounds" and born at 20 weeks 49 years...

  25. What's special about male nurses?

    mom23RN replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

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