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    Why a C-Section?

    live4today replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you Deb. I am surprised to learn that "elective c-sections" are permitted today. How long has this been going on? My my my!!! Are other countries practicing this "elective" surgery for...
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    Newborn with frothy sputum, please advise.

    live4today replied to epiphany's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the link to the proper thread regarding elective c-sections. :) I understand having a c-section for medical emergencies, but just for a mom to elect to have one surprised me because I did...
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    Health Promotion in Nursing

    live4today replied to TABrown's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Those are pretty much my thoughts, too,
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    Newborn with frothy sputum, please advise.

    live4today replied to epiphany's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When did elective c-sections come
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    Rn/md

    live4today replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Great thoughts presented so far. :) When I was a little girl, I wanted to become a doctor...a surgeon to be more specific. Never once did I think about becoming a nurse. I knew the nurses my father...
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    Any Canucks "Disappointed" after moving to the US to practice?

    live4today replied to Camelhappy1's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome to the "disintegration of nursing" in the good ol' U.S.A. :redlight: It truly is an eye opening experience for one to learn that not everything is greener on the otherside of the fence....
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    Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    live4today replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    P.S.........another thought would be to reassess her knowledge of giving blood. Perhaps it is an area that she is not confident in performing, and was afraid to ask for help (being that she has been...
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    Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    live4today replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your advice and suggestions to that nurse were right on target. I'm sure your tone of voice reflected professionalism and caring as well :) ...especially since the nurse is relatively new as a nurse....
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    Strattera (wasn't sure where to post this)

    live4today replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    Darling kiddos! :) They look nice and healthy...and happy...today.
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    things haven't changed much

    live4today replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not a coffee drinker, but take away my monthly piece of chocolate, and i could easily let loose on a body.
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    Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    live4today replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    i can't answer that question for "the nursing career" or anyone else but myself, so please accept my answer based on my own beliefs as a spiritual person. i could not personally work in healthcare or...
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    staffing patterns on NOC shift - what is working for you?

    live4today replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    Nightshift used to be my shift of preference when I was much younger. Since returning to hospital nursing two years ago, I have tried working nightshift to see if I could readjust to it again. I...
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    Can anything be done about feeling like a waitress?

    live4today replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great ideas here llg! The biggest problem will be getting all staff to become consistent with the rules. I've worked in an environment like the one the original poster talks about and there were staff...
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    anyone ever think about getting out of nursing for a while?

    live4today replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Like yourself, I too took a five year hiatus from nursing due to health reasons. I wasn't stressed as a nurse at that time, but since reentering the nursing field a couple years ago, the stress is...
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    Question about nurses and smoking

    live4today replied to FLstudent06's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse. But, first and foremost, the smoke bothers me no matter where I am. If I am the patient who has a staff member reeking of smoke, I request another staff person who does not reek of...
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    Do you give up your seat for a doctor?

    live4today replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My answer to your question "Do you give up your seat for a doctor?" is...HECK NOOOOOOOOO!!! (nice way of putting
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    Ever been physically attacked by MD? What have or Would you Do?

    live4today replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A couple of years ago while working on a telemetry unit, a doctor well known for his rudeness snatched a chart from my hands, then proceeded to walk THROUGH me as if I weren't standing there. He would...
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    You are probably a med-surg nurse if.....

    live4today replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :rotfl: :rotfl: Oh my gosh! These are all soooooooooo hilarious! :rotfl: :rotfl: I'm a med/surg nurse, too (when I work that is) :uhoh21: and I have thought of every one of these posted! Great topic,...
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    I am in the process of moving

    live4today replied to suzanne4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Happy moving Suzanne! I'm moving out of state myself, and will be driving many miles away, so I totally understand what you're about to endure! May your travels be safe, and your new "home" be...
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    Was I wrong to call in sick?

    live4today replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for calling off work while sick. If you don't take care of your health, who will?
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    Recommendations for Dayton, Ohio

    live4today replied to shamegs's topic in Nursing Career

    They have a good reputation. :) Go for it! I worked there years ago, and have a friend who currently works there on a pulmonary unit. She loves it! Good luck on your marriage. May it be blessed with...
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    life after death

    live4today replied to nettie01's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    :balloons: Hello Jeanette! Welcome to Allnurses! :) I do not work in Hospice, but I've certainly had a few terminal patients who have died on my watch. I have found that many patients that I've had...
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    Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

    live4today replied to Noodles's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi Noodles! :) Welcome aboard Allnurses! :balloons: I switched careers in my early thirties from Real Estate to Nursing. I didn't start college to become a nurse, it wasn't until after I was halfway...
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    good RN program from community college?

    live4today replied to abracadabra2886's topic in General Nursing

    Hello abracadabra2886! :) Welcome to Allnurses! :balloons: What matters most is that you attend a nursing program that is an accredited program, that you successfully pass the courses, and that you...
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    Nursing Scrubs!

    live4today replied to croyez's topic in General Nursing

    Flannel tops sound like a great idea. Just make sure you have them stain proofed before selling. I would imagine they'd make great warm ups for healthcare staff who do not do direct patient care...