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  1. Deadly Epidural

    texas-rn-fnp replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How did they make you get an epidural. The way you phrased makes it sound like they tied you down and forced it into you? I assume you meant that they highly motivated you to get it and you...

  2. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    texas-rn-fnp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The system is already messed up. We obviously know how many nurses we are short, then the system is not conducive to bringing in new nurses. Just look at how most NP programs are leaving you on your...

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    texas-rn-fnp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am in FNP program through ISU. I was forwarded a document through the school that said by 2015 the NP program will be a 3 year grad program that gives you a DNS. There are supposed to be a few...

  4. EFM question

    texas-rn-fnp replied to jaka1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You best bet is to have a policy in place outlining what your hospital requires. Then you are supported in case of

  5. Why do they bother coming in anyway??

    texas-rn-fnp replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have had that kind of fun recently with a few "Bradley patients." If they think that the medical community is the root of all evil then why do they come to

  6. PA's get more respect?

    texas-rn-fnp replied to jphume's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Respect is earned by the individual. I have found that personal confidence backed up by mutual respect, having a good knowledge base, and a pleasant manner make a world of difference. These things...

  7. Labelling Lidocaine

    texas-rn-fnp replied to imenid37's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard similar JHACO ideas that would cross over to this situation. One possible solution is not to open the bottle of lidocaine until the doctor needs it. You can hold the nonsterile outer...

  8. Need info on Tripler...Please

    texas-rn-fnp replied to leisa22's topic in Government, Military

    I was there for four months. My family loved Hawaii. The island is cool. You may feel a little isolated if you think about that you are 1,000 miles from civilization, but totally cool place to live...

  9. Geez! Just spent over 1100.00

    texas-rn-fnp replied to adria37's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I will need to purchase all these items soon too. I didn't think about the drugs reps, but hey ytou never know... Some of the equipment, like BP cuffs are nice to have at home to check yourself and...

  10. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    texas-rn-fnp replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear Georgia just passed the law for NPs to write scripts. They are supposedly dragging their heels on it and the NPs have to be proactive in getting the paperwork done. What a shame! That does...

  11. Room for Guys in this specialty?

    texas-rn-fnp replied to natron20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a male and have been an L/D nurse for several years. Occasionally, there are patients that feel more comfortable with only female providers, but just as many or more patients prefer to not have...

  12. I'm appalled!

    texas-rn-fnp replied to brownrice's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These websites have been around for quite some time. Although they are s ounethical, many states do not have laws that address the situation so they are not illegal. If there are laws in Texas that...

  13. FNP's in women's health?

    texas-rn-fnp replied to joyrochelle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen numerous FNPs working in women's health and numerous advertisements for recruitment into that area. The FNP is well qualified to fill that position. I have also seen several ads for the...

  14. Fetal Scalp Stimulation

    texas-rn-fnp posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a debate at our facility regarding fetal scalp stimulation (FSC)during a decel. I had always been taught that it was bad to do when the baby was not at a normal baseline. The problem is...

  15. Fetal Scalp Stimulation

    texas-rn-fnp replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with all of the above. I just need the evidence based articles to prove it to our docs. You know a nurse needs to have proof of what they say versus a doc who's spoken word is law. Just...

  16. First semester in NP program

    texas-rn-fnp replied to NPRoseMona's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    yes. My first name is Kevin. What is yours? The Theory instructor was nice. I just didn't get excited about a whole course in Theory. The stats were more informative and the Health Care...

  17. Army Nurse Corps- Disqualifer

    texas-rn-fnp replied to Rivs's topic in Government, Military

    the obvious reply is...why are you concerned? If there is a specific concern you have about your situation then it would be better to make a specific question addressing that issue then you can get a...

  18. sigma theta tau invite

    texas-rn-fnp replied to kookinitreal's topic in Government, Military

    I was invited when I was in school and I declined to join. They could not give me good justifications for the money they were asking for. Still, I see the main benefit of paying their dues is to be...

  19. What to expect as an Army nurse?

    texas-rn-fnp replied to roswell's topic in Government, Military

    I went through the AECP program also. A month and a half after I arrived to Fort Hood, I was sent to the 21st CSH to deploy to Iraq for a year. Definitely a good learning experience, but not...

  20. Civillian nursing available on bases overseas?

    texas-rn-fnp replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Government, Military

    When I was in Germany at Army clinics during '93-'98 RNs had to volunteer at our facilities for at least a year until a job opened. The RN with the most volunteer time usually got the

  21. When circ's go bad...

    texas-rn-fnp replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is not a medical indication for circs, just cosmetic, religious, or personal preference. Patients should make an informed consent. Hygeine can be accomplished just as well either way. Normal...

  22. hope for those wanting L&D

    texas-rn-fnp replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen that there are often cliques (spelling?) on L/D. L&D nurses are a little different than other areas. It is one of the few areas that can function partially independantly. To clarify...

  23. new to site

    texas-rn-fnp replied to mamacat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have to decide either one of two options. Either you can get trained up and get experience to become competent and confident in the new skills that you do not have or do not accept a position...

  24. celebrity deliveries

    texas-rn-fnp replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    first...my last line says it all... i think everyone should be treated equally great i have not had a problem with people because of my positive philosophy but i have witnessed that there are rank...

  25. ? re: becoming an NP specializing in infertility

    texas-rn-fnp replied to vmcneill01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most infertility clinics I know of work as a team effort with docs, NP, and RN, and others like case worker, social worker, mental health, etc. NPs in infertility would/could do intake interviews,...