Dayray

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  1. Any nurses really good at getting IV's please help

    Dayray replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    The easiest thing you can do is to drink water, don't drink gallons just before you go in or you will be running to the bath room. what you should do is drink a liter or 2 everyday. It's good for you...

  2. Crisis Pregnancy.... Rape Situation

    Dayray replied to sandstormsdust's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your friend should have her brother there to supports her. Yes some people will think this strange but it is really non of there business. When she goes into the hospital she needs to tell the nurse...

  3. Negativity?

    Dayray replied to Dayray's topic in General Nursing

    Disagreeing with the views posted by another person or discussing opinions are great. I have taken part in allot of the debates on this board and see nothing wrong with people sharing ideas, debating...

  4. Nurses Who Kill

    Dayray replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    This is indeed a sad thing =( On one hand I agree with the point that some have been pressing : Yes a nurse did this and caused doubt to be shed on all of us but I feel that the media does in fact...

  5. Are you an incompetent nurse?

    Dayray replied to tgibson3770's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I really miss the days when I felt like always knew better then everyone else. Experience has taught me that I don't know everything and that I need to listen to everyone and use my judgment to decide...

  6. Pt. positioning with epidural

    Dayray replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I use the birthing ball allot. Its good for patients who don't have an epidural yet but are on pit. I put the ball on the floor lower the bed and let them hang there arms over the bed while sitting on...

  7. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    Dayray replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    I think a person would have to be pretty conceded/narcissistic to believe they were worthy of caring out mercy killing. I mean, how can you believe you have the ability to possibly consider all the...

  8. Pt. positioning with epidural

    Dayray replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a great idea for a thread!! I want to hear how you guys push and position. Here's mine Although I see epidural as wonderful (in some cases), I find it a little frustrating when it comes to...

  9. WARNING!! Discretionary subject matter!

    Dayray replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    back when I was an aid in a LTC facility, It was like a free for all on mourning rounds. Most of the residents were pretty decrypted both mentally and physically. When you pulled back the covers to...

  10. Your professional Opinions needed, Would you suggest changing Dr's late in pregancy?

    Dayray replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My opinion differs from the other posters, I don't think you are wrong to be concerned. At the same time (as I am sure you know) it's important to keep a handle on anxiety. I think the best way for...

  11. want your opinion

    Dayray replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol ack my spell checker has failed me !!!!!!!! Condemn now on top of it all I'm going to have the abstinence People after me for handing out condoms =P thanks kellyilu ROFL

  12. want your opinion

    Dayray replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. I very much doubt you will be hired for the position you are applying in OB. As someone who has worked in OB for 2 years now, I have learned that an attitude of willingness to learn...

  13. In search of an answer...Thanks!

    Dayray replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can take boards if you go to any school that is approved by the state. accreditation is different and important if you want to receive credit from another college. It doesn't mean you cant take...

  14. Men in Nursing

    Dayray replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Lol I have been eating allot of spinach =P actually my "what i am is what what I am" sig is a line from a song. The chorus is "what I am is what I am, are you what you are or what? " i always liked...

  15. cheated out of learning

    Dayray replied to waves's topic in General Nursing

    I had smiler problems in nursing school. MY advise is to get threw the program "jump threw the hoops they put in front of you". Read your books and listen to the instructors opinions as well, make...

  16. Labor and Del questions.

    Dayray replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my mind the intervention would depend on the patient and what the anxiety was being caused by. If the patient is anxious because they are in pain then I would help them with relaxation techniques...

  17. Men in Nursing

    Dayray replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe. it was actually a response to the spelling comment I decided was a little to knee jerk - defensive. The darn board wouldent let me delete it so I have to type something in. and by the way ....

  18. Men in Nursing

    Dayray replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Its secret male nurse code. We really are the enemy and are talking about you behind your

  19. Men in Nursing

    Dayray replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

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  20. Men in Nursing

    Dayray replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    sharann, Thanks for your post, you are right there are bad/mean people of both genders. I dont see the things I went threw as exclusive to men in nursing. I think thats why I get along so well with...

  21. Men in Nursing

    Dayray replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Nicely put Angus I'm sure people are reading this thread and saying "oh no another one!" I however like seeing these posts as this is a subject that needs to be beat to death. If you are getting sick...

  22. Professional/therapeutic relationship?

    Dayray replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is anything wrong with having friendly/loving relationships with your patients. Please don't mistake that statement to imply romantic relationships as I would consider that wrong....

  23. Ethical Question

    Dayray replied to CalvilloSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They have just changed the laws regarding pregnant minors in my state. Now the parent must give consent for all treatment and also have the right to know all confidential info. I have had this...

  24. Let the controversy begin.

    Dayray replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't pay any attention to who is self pay vs private insurance vs Medicaid. I really don't care as I strongly believe my role is to care for them regardless and not judge them. I have...

  25. + Uds

    Dayray replied to RN,@yourCervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would imagine that it is possible to get a positive test from second hand smoke. Not probable but possible. The reason I think this is because of something that happened to me a few months ago. I...