DeLana_RN

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  1. pregnant options age 40

    DeLana_RN replied to tazrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Egg freezing may be a good option for younger women who for some reason know that they will not be able to have children until their most fertile years (under 35) are over; however, if you're already...

  2. pregnant options age 40

    DeLana_RN replied to tazrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    2 1/2 years - we started with 2 IUIs, then moved on to IVF. The third fresh IVF cycle was successful; I was 41, and used my own eggs*. We were very, very lucky. Yes, we were hoping for twins. :) :) If...

  3. pregnant options age 40

    DeLana_RN replied to tazrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who almost waited too long to try to have a family - my twins were born when I was almost 42 - I just wanted to advise you not to wait any longer; you can always interrupt nursing school if...

  4. Accusations of Patient Abuse

    DeLana_RN replied to MisMatch's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, yes, you are "assumed guilty until proven innocent", but not all facilities suspend staff for unproven allegations. But if they do, I wouldn't consider it disciplinary action. I do urge...

  5. questions about sodium

    DeLana_RN replied to sandrakclev's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sodium (Na) modeling is routinely used to help maintain a pt's BP during UF and to help prevent cramping; however, the nephrologist needs to order it for each pt because in some cases it's not...

  6. I left a patient's home crying today

    DeLana_RN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, it wouldn't have affected you so much if you didn't care. In such a short time you have developed a lot of rapport with this pt. Of course, this makes it so much harder. Is there any way you...

  7. foley catheter placement question

    DeLana_RN replied to rileygrl11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I thought that if the oncologist had wanted a Foley, he would have ordered it - he was present when we started dialyzing the pt. My colleague didn't think a Foley was necessary (and it's not like...

  8. Tech vs. Nurse War

    DeLana_RN replied to BellaCerraRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nephro RN, I'm glad things went better for you today, however I'm just a little concerned. It sounds like certain techs are trying to fluster you and "bring you down to their level"; this is typically...

  9. Tech vs. Nurse War

    DeLana_RN replied to BellaCerraRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You will undoubtedly be trained by a nurse, since you already know dialysis. Those units that have PCT preceptors use them only to teach basics - machines, on/off procedure, monitoring and cannulation...

  10. foley catheter placement question

    DeLana_RN replied to rileygrl11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you for your detailed explanation! Yes, TLS is exactly what happened to my pt (it was the oncologist's dx, and I read up on it after that; I used to work in oncology - it's my other passion (had...

  11. Phlebotomy in Dialysis...

    DeLana_RN replied to msngrad's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can highly recommend such a class, no matter what area of nursing you want to pursue. It will help with dialysis (although dialysis graft cannulation is somewhat different, but you will learn that...

  12. AV Graft reverse cannulation

    DeLana_RN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Huh? A VP of 300 indicates stenosis, so how would it be better to pull from that (even if it were good practice for an upper arm AVG, which it is not - recirc!)

  13. Tech vs. Nurse War

    DeLana_RN replied to BellaCerraRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nephro RN, I'm sorry you are experiencing this, but unfortunately this is a HUGE problem in chronic/outpt dialysis. Why? More so than in other areas of nursing, the perceived roles and...

  14. foley catheter placement question

    DeLana_RN replied to rileygrl11's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    caroladybelle, thanks for explaining this, I was wondering. Not long ago, I and another acute dialysis nurse had a 58 y/o pt in the ER who had AML; his chemo had caused acute renal failure. The...

  15. lazy mean assistants

    DeLana_RN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the posts yet (too many), but in the situation you describe I can really see only one thing to do: Run, don't walk out of there. If management won't stand up to the assistants...

  16. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    DeLana_RN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with you there, it's unbelievable that this kind of thing exists to this day. And I know it does, although it's not always spelled out so clearly. When I lived in Metro Atlanta (DeKalb...

  17. how do you NOT get overtime and get done?

    DeLana_RN replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked PCU/med tele in my first year out of school, I never left on time. Why? I tried to get everything done that I was supposed to, and most certainly never signed off anything that I didn't...

  18. What would you change about your scrubs?

    DeLana_RN replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Pockets, pockets, and more pockets! At least 3 on the top (although I don't put anything in the breast pocket, it just makes the top look nicer) and 4 in the pants, including side cargo pockets....

  19. Nurses: what's your Myers-Briggs classification??

    DeLana_RN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ISTJ. My husband, an ICU nurse, is the exact opposite - ENFP. DeLana P.S. If you would like more info about the various types, this is a good site:...

  20. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    DeLana_RN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she has a personality disorder. She definitely has no business working as a nurse (I'm trying to think of a suitable non-pt care position and can't come up with any... except maybe...

  21. Most RN's first borns?

    DeLana_RN replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a firstborn, but dh - also an RN - is fifth out of five (one of twins). My father drinks ETOH (although he's not an alcoholic), my mother rarely does; dh is the son of teetotalers. DeLana

  22. new nurse-i feel useless when a code is called.

    DeLana_RN replied to JulieRN07's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to be a new nurse to feel uncomfortable in a code - I still have "codophobia" after 9 years! Of course, it didn't help that I had been away from the hospital for a long time and my...

  23. Nurse with latex allergy?

    DeLana_RN replied to curliegirl80RN's topic in General Nursing

    I developed a contact dermatitis latex allergy (I do have the antibodies, it's not just a reaction) while working with powdered, cheap latex gloves as a nursing home aide back in '96; I was in nursing...

  24. Attitude Problem

    DeLana_RN replied to AngiePansRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    [Davita is not the problem. Poor administrators are the problem! I am offended at your statement. Davita is a wonderful company to work for; it all depends on the clinic you work in. FMC, Davita,...

  25. I think I might have plantar fascitis! :(

    DeLana_RN replied to NTPinky's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, if you are able to walk, you can work. I have had a very severe case of plantar fasciitis which was caused by trauma (fall) and not diagnosed for a long time (because I didn't see a podiatrist; I...