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  1. Positive or unknown GBS

    lovemyjob replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we do workups on all gbs unknown and positive-inadequatly treated (being 1st dose less than four hours prior to delivery.) and treat onl those with indications in bloodwork. If during their stay they...

  2. lamaze vs. bradley method

    lovemyjob replied to pacmrc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I find it sad that you would tell someone this. Everyone is different and percieves pain differently and is able to use the resources differently. OP, you are right on to go into your labor with an...

  3. Antimidwifery attitude.

    lovemyjob replied to birthmamaew's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    At the hospital I work there is a bit of an anti-nurse midwife attitude because of the attitude of the midwives we have. They are in a huge power struggle (one-sided) with the docs. It has been in...

  4. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    lovemyjob replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    work in the NICU and our RRT's are amazing. I can not make any vent changes because it would be equivalent to them going and changing the rates on my IV's......I let them handle what they trained...

  5. Arterial sticks protocols

    lovemyjob replied to cajrio's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It baffles me that there are states that do not allow nurses to do art sticks. One of the states I work in has the same rule and I cant stand burning up veins to get blood for cx's and large amounts...

  6. RN to MD anyone? Feeling unsupported.

    lovemyjob replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    I know two residents who are former nurses and I think they are going to make excellent docs (pediatric.) I wish you the best of

  7. IV Infiltration

    lovemyjob replied to Ellen59's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The infiltrate we used hydrocort on was only running D12.5 1/4 NS, but the doc said if it had Ca+ in it we wouldnt be able to use it. Not sure what we do when it is

  8. IV Infiltration

    lovemyjob replied to Ellen59's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The other day I came on and had a PIV infiltrated upon first check (we RARELY do PIV's. ur 32 weekers usually have a uvc until their ability to tolerate feeds is determined..then the need for a PICC...

  9. Codes: Can we administer code meds without MD present?

    lovemyjob replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have seen a clinician give epi when a kid coded after hemorrhaging(sp) from a prolapsed stoma without an MD order. I am guessing we have a standing protocol. Also, and this came from an NRP...

  10. Practice during nursing school?

    lovemyjob replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in my senior year we had a clinical in the ER where we did all IV's and other treatments that came in. However, everyone wanted to get experience beofre having to do it in front of an...

  11. "Little Man" - Showtime documentary

    lovemyjob replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went through the website over a month ago and tried to order it, but it just took my name and a comment.....where did you go to order

  12. l & D nurse sayings...

    lovemyjob replied to tlcprn67's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :lol2: That was too funny!!!!!

  13. night shift depression

    lovemyjob replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Lanabanana: the generic name of the drug is modafinil and your doc is right on. I have found it to be amazing at helping me get home in the am. Now, cant say how I got some to try, but I am def...

  14. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    lovemyjob replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital or unit that you worked may have allowed you to but the state board might consider it outside of your scope of

  15. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    lovemyjob replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    When someone says "it is hard to swallow" I take that as saying they dont quite believe it...that has always been the context I have have heard the phrase used. If that is not what you or the person...

  16. How many miles do you drive to work each day?

    lovemyjob replied to nurse2b2007SC's topic in General Nursing

    130 mi round trip. it is def worth

  17. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    lovemyjob replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Lets not get petty here and say someone is lying. SHe/he was nice enough to offer up personal info about herself to help the

  18. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    lovemyjob replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    1.Type of nurse? RN NICU 2. How many hours u work per week? between 24 and 36 (24/week but I often pick up extra) 3. How many years of nursing? 2 4. What Shift: 7p-7a 5. City and State: GA 6. Average...

  19. Short gut babies

    lovemyjob replied to LaNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Level IIIc here (no transplants.) The short guts I have seen have all had applications sent in for transplants....not all have gotten approved. The one I saw who got rejected was in a horrible...

  20. Do you think I'm overreacting?

    lovemyjob replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Only you know what you can do. If it is what you want to do, give it your best and if it is meant to be I am sure you will make a great nurse. Best of

  21. will somone enlighten me?

    lovemyjob replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    I know of dental hygenists who get

  22. Being made to work as an aide...need advice

    lovemyjob replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how correct this is, but I thought that once you became a nurse, you could not be an aide, just like when you have your RN you cant work as an LPN, and once you have your AP, you cant...

  23. Do you "foil" your lipid tubings?

    lovemyjob replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are now going to q96 hr tubing changes for HAL and Meds (from q72). I dont think we would be changing if it was

  24. Pregnant and terrified NICU nurse here...

    lovemyjob replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First off, CONGRATS!!! I have never been pregnant, but I have great fears about it after seeing what we do!! I think it is natural to be fearful. If you feel like it is consuming your thoughts, maybe...

  25. African American Nurses in NICU

    lovemyjob replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At the hospital I work, there are many AA nurses in the NICU. Half of the fellows are black females. One is actually from Africa. I have floated to a unit where I was the only white person. I live...