photorn

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1. Thinking of moving to Montana

   photorn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was a Labor and Delivery nurse for 20 years in CA and now I work Hospice per diem. We are considering moving in the NW area of Montana,(Helena, Missoula, Kalispell areas). I am getting too old for...

2. How does this sound?

   photorn replied to photorn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks for the info. The reason I want to switch is: I lost my baby girl almost 6 years ago from a brain tumor and we had Hospice involved in her care. My dad died from Multiplemyeloma 12 years ago...

3. How does this sound?

   photorn posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I interviewed with a Hospice agency yesterday and just thought I would see what you all think. I am new, OB nurse for 20 years. They said I could train until I was comfortable before being on my...

4. Infant Botulism

   photorn replied to photorn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Thanks for your replies. He has done so well that he never needed to be vented and actually came home Saturday. He has regained all of his motor functions except that his head control is back to...

5. Infant Botulism

   photorn posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I am curious how many of you have had babies with Infant Botulism. My nieces baby has this and since he was diagnosed I have heard of two other babies with it as well. They all live in California...

6. Have questions about Hospice Nursing

   photorn posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   My husband probably has a job we have been waiting for which means I can change jobs and switch to Hospice (lower pay) which is why I haven't made the change even though it is what I have wanted for...

7. L&D as a separate unit.

   photorn replied to Bibi-OBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We do about 350 births a month and have a separate unit. If we float it is to our Perinatal High Risk Unit which is also separate. Rarely do we float to maty, though it can occasionally happen. I...

8. Bradley Birth instructor equates nursing with 'maid service'

   photorn replied to Merovingienne's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have been an L&D nurse for 18 years now. Prior to this I taught Lamaze classes and also had my second baby at home. So I am one of those nurses who can see both sides. I work really hard to...

9. Wanting to make a change

   photorn posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I have been a Labor and Delivery nurse for 18 years. I am really burning out in this field and need to make a change. My father had Hospice after he was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma about 12...