MA Nurse

MA Nurse

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  1. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the

  2. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know of nurses who have requested an exit interview with the manager. I'm just not sure how to go about this, since it will be my first long term job I'm quitting. So, you, too think my reasons...

  3. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. Since I have a new job already, it makes me feel alittle more secure, but I guess I shouldn't say why I'm leaving unless we have an exit

  4. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the suggestion. Would you quit for the reasons I gave? I am curious how many people struggle with this seniority issue like I do. You would think our unit would have balanced shifts, but we...

  5. A stupid BSN question.....

    MA Nurse replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I've had my ADN since 1989 and I've always heard that "they" are going to make the entry level nurse have a BSN...it's never happened where I live. In my unit a BSN doesn't give you more pay. There...

  6. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    MA Nurse replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just started a new job on another NICU and I LOVE the giraffe beds. That's just enough reason to leave my old job...and the Phillips flat screen monitors that are touch-screen are great,

  7. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    MA Nurse replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also goalpost, but use Hollihesive to anchor it to the abdomen, a strip on each side of the umbilicus. Of course, they are also sutured in by the doc. Babies can't grab them very well if you cover...

  8. How many days is a usual orientation?

    MA Nurse replied to glen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new nurse in NICU, our hospital gives them 12 weeks with a preceptor plus some class

  9. Any RNs from the Modesto area, need advice

    MA Nurse replied to tamcan's topic in California Nursing

    I have relatives that live in Modesto, I am originally from Stockton,which is nearby. I've heard Kaiser is building a hospital in Modesto, not sure when it will be done. They have great...

  10. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is ridiculous. I told you which thread I originally posted to about this baby, it was the one under NICU titled: Would you ever consider a homebirth?" YOU have been to that thread an responded...

  11. waiting after job interview

    MA Nurse replied to merae's topic in General Nursing

    Because of the nursing shortage, and if that hospital is short-staffed, it shouldn't take this long to find out, IMO. I went to a job fair to check out the hospital and the manager interviewed me,...

  12. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The original poster QUOTED my reply inthe homebirth thread, which is on this NICU forum entitled "Would you consider a homebirth?" I think you even replied to it...and the poster here that asked about...

  13. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't worry about it. I am just getting confused by Jolie's take on this whole thing. You quoted my post and I'm wondering if she hasn't read any of this thread we are writing in right now. Yes,...

  14. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wasn't sure why the hypoglycemia issue ever came up, if we are talking about the baby I mentioned. I never said the baby had that issue, it was electrolyte imbalance r/t excessive water drinking by...

  15. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I thought you saw my original message and knew it was on allnurses, guess I assumed incorrectly. The original poster didn't mention where she read my post...when she should have, or at least asked me...

  16. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think I ever mentioned a glucose problem in the infant. It was an electrolyte imbalance with Sodium and Potassium issues...causing

  17. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree. I'm just glad I saw this post so I can defend myself and

  18. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Excuse me, but i don't lie. This mom drank quarts of water, don't remember exactly how much, but way too much. I personally read the chart of this baby and know the history. You would be surprised at...

  19. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yep, that was me. Sorry I didn't elaborate much until now...homebirth topics boil my blood to say the least...because of the damage I've seen, mainly from ignorant midwives and/or duolas (sp.?) My...

  20. Birthing question

    MA Nurse replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    you are referring to what i posted. i took care of a baby whose mother refused any iv during labor ( at home) so the midwife instructed her to drink a lot of water instead. the baby was born with...

  21. My fear....I need advice

    MA Nurse replied to Smiley:)'s topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to become used to seeing these kinds of people in the ER. They are very different than most of your patient population. Trauma is much different than other areas you can go into. I...

  22. Please help...

    MA Nurse replied to grneydgirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I find it odd a Dr. telling you a 3 month old is having hallucinations and headaches! It sounds like she just didn't like taking the medicine. You can't have such quick side-effects right when you are...

  23. How does this job offer sound to you?

    MA Nurse replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I thought I had a bad night my first night in a new NICU. Give me ONE sick baby any day. I used to be a CNA in LTC, but these places sound terrible now!! My

  24. Hospital policy vs. nurse's union contract

    MA Nurse posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    To the point: manager told me she gave a nurse with 13 years less seniority than me a reduced hours position( instead of me )because the nurse is going back to school. Manager stated the union...

  25. Soy Formula in healthy infants

    MA Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi. My daughter is 8 months old and I've started giving her soy formula, was breastfeeding before. I've been reading that cow's milk formula is better and soy can have too many hormones and Manganese....