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  1. Duramorph/astromorph for C/S

    shay replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't have duramorph for my c/s...I just had a freakin' nuclear epidural. My recovery was a breeze. I do like it when my pts. get duramorph, though. I think it helps. And most of them say they'd...

  2. Sexual relationships with patients

    shay replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    This is when a barf smiley would come in handy.

  3. very rude fellow student

    shay replied to CVnurse08's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: Oooooh yeah!!! Boy is she in for a rude awakening.

  4. epidural management postpartum

    shay replied to KKRJJ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital requires documenting respiratory rate and O2sat every hour for 24 hours if pt. rec'd epidural analgesia. I can't say whether or not it's overkill, as the other hospitals where I worked...

  5. North Carolina Roll Call

    shay replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey!! I'm in the Raleigh area. As far as massage therapist schools, I don't know of any, however, one of my coworkers just got her MT license, so I can ask her where she went. I don't know anything...

  6. Controversial New Proposals by North Carolina BON

    shay replied to VickyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I took a benadryl an hour ago and my brain is fuzzed. I'm an NC nurse. Please interpret for the

  7. a question for labor & delivery nurses

    shay replied to amyrae76's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *Do you see OB doctors and nurses recommending perineal massage to women in prenatal visits? No. Only 2 CNMs at one practice recommend it, maybe to about 1/2 their patients. *Do the majority of women...

  8. Childbirth simulator provides hands-on training

    shay replied to gwenith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm. Sounds kinda

  9. Abusive, controlling L*D preceptor-any new grads experiencing this?

    shay replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whew, been there done that. As a new grad I was hired into the NICU and given the most evil preceptor on the planet...I swear. She rode in on a broom every day. She had the "rep" for running off...

  10. need help with test taking techniques asap..help

    shay replied to DoniaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you talked to anyone else in your class about this? Maybe it's a universal problem within the class? Sometimes it's the instructor, not the student. At any rate, maybe try taping the lectures...

  11. need help with test taking techniques asap..help

    shay replied to DoniaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does your school have interactive CD-ROM's? Lots of people have great success with them. What classes are you having the most trouble

  12. New RN and getting pregnant?

    shay replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in General Nursing

    There never is a good time to have kids if you wait for the perfect time. As for your age, I was 30 when I had my son, turned 31 shortly thereafter. My husband and I plan on 2 other children.As...

  13. ADN School possibly closing next year...

    shay replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't know if she'd get much help right now from any NC state reps. You forget, one of our senators is running for VEEP, and that means all the dem senators and congressmen are stumping for him and...

  14. ADN School possibly closing next year...

    shay replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Oh wow, you really ARE way out there, aren't you??? Dang. Well shoot, Chattanooga is nice. If you want nasty horrible icky trauma, there's Grady in Atlanta. Wow, that sucks. I'm really sorry....

  15. ADN School possibly closing next year...

    shay replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Okay, I can't quite get a picture of where in the state you are. I'm in Raleigh-Durham. Where are you in relation to that? And I've heard that the NCBON is pretty difficult when it comes to...

  16. Hydration, the importance of

    shay replied to reprise's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I swear it is a never ending struggle to get these women to drink their water. Like trying to nail jello to a tree sometimes. And I hate the old "I don't like water" excuse. Well honey I don't like...

  17. Does this sound like something I should do?

    shay replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Aw, congrats! :) My parents actually live right outside Pigeon Forge. It'll be good snuggle up by the fire weather there...wink wink nudge nudge. :) And Dollywood is a blast so be sure to go...

  18. Does this sound like something I should do?

    shay replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not weird at all, and actually a good idea. It can't hurt to ask! Best wishes on your upcoming nuptuals!! Where ya going for the honeymoon? I want to live

  19. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Scare...

    shay replied to rndani's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had two stillbirths the week before I delivered. I totally understand your neurosis. I started having panic attacks. One word for you: vistaril. Go see your doc and get some drugs if you feel...

  20. 24 weeks pregnant with rib pain

    shay replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had that, it was a pulled intercostal muscle. Hurt like heck, hurt to breathe, move, exhale...it was a real blast. Nothing much you can really do for it except time, rest, and of course tylenol...

  21. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    shay replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. The CNA's practically fall all over themselves with shock and pleasant surprise when I float to the floor because I take my own vital signs, help my own patients to the bathroom, etc.. It kills...

  22. Considering Weight Loss Surgery

    shay replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest endocrine studies as well. My MIL was recently dx'd with syndrome x ( http://www.syndrome-x.com/ ). She has tried everything under the sun, too, including such drastic...

  23. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Scare...

    shay replied to rndani's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I swear, it's cases like this that scare the peetootey out of me. Sometimes, I really really REALLY get so scared on the job. I was taking care of a multip the other day who was having some trouble...

  24. Anyone using Nitronox in OB?

    shay replied to Tess RNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, I thought that stuff went out of vogue in the '80's! I have only heard the "legend" of nitronox, never actually used it. From what other nurses have told me, they liked the fact that it was pt....

  25. speaking of stethoscopes....

    shay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yanno that new one by Littman with the contoured head? This one: http://www.allheart.com/littmannlwt.html I am going to buy my sister a stethoscope for xmas, she's starting nsg school in the winter....