mother/babyRN

mother/babyRN RN

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  1. Family in room during a resusitation?

    mother/babyRN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I would not allow ANYone to usher me out of a code involving my husband or children, ever. It would not be tolerated by me..I am the mom and wife...On those occasions, as I have told ICU staff when my...

  2. Family in room during a resusitation?

    mother/babyRN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes I think the discomfort level is largely due to the discomfort of the participating caregivers. After all, we don't like to see anyone suffer especially when there is little or nothing we can...

  3. breastfeeding question?

    mother/babyRN replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    Can you pump? If you have a hospital grade electirc pump ( I used a shoulder carrying case nicely concealed medela one available in pharmacys), you can pump twice in an eight hour period for ten to...

  4. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    mother/babyRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get the idea that other professions were being trashed here so perhaps I missed something, but, as it is a discussion board and we are talking about nursing, I think it is an interesting...

  5. Do you count?

    mother/babyRN replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I continue to say, always believe the mom..Even if she is incorrect, SOMEthing has changed..And I have had moms who never felt the urge to push with good epidurals, but did feel pressure...That...

  6. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    mother/babyRN replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, of COURSE anyone should assume in that scenario would NOT be culpable just as a rape victim would not BUT in many cases they are, whether YOU agree or not...( and thankfully, usually, those ages...

  7. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    mother/babyRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Considering the non english speaking refrigeration person who responded to our query regarding the non functioning freezer portion elected to say simply through his translator partner that the thing...

  8. Do you count?

    mother/babyRN replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    very interesting that all through time (and I am open to whatever the pt wants to do), whenever something new "evidence based" comes out, it is suddenly better. I idsagree , as I said but that said,...

  9. Do you count?

    mother/babyRN replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep, we have people from classes who actually believe that until they get to the pushing phase....And, as one who pushed out a nine and a half pounder with no epidural I can tell you that for me ( and...

  10. What does it take to be a good L & D nurse?

    mother/babyRN replied to QTRN74's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're prepared for anything....You individually taylor your care to each person, family, nuance, culture, personality, psychosocial situation, etc...You learn something every time with every...

  11. 13 pound infant...thank goodness it was c-section!

    mother/babyRN replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just had a multip deliver lady partslly an 11 lb 11 ounce baby. Yes, she had a midline... The guy who played Hercules on Tv, and his wife , recently had a 14 pound child by

  12. I can't believe I let this man hurt me like this

    mother/babyRN replied to OHmom2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You need to care for yourself and let him find a way to help himself that does not currently include you...Lately I have had to seek help and I am glad I did ....You are not responsible for thinking...

  13. Do you count?

    mother/babyRN replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some people don't initially get the idea that you keep air in your lungs for the time to push so I ask them to imagine holding their breath as though they were going to dive into a pool....A person...

  14. Touchy Situation Possible

    mother/babyRN replied to cincygirlpnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A little story that might help....When a new grad at a major Boston Hospital, I was on the night shift face to face with a Jamaican woman who had worked there for 25 years prior to my arrival . So,...

  15. my baby sister has breast cancer

    mother/babyRN replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology

    Again, I am so very sorry for all that your family is going through. Please forgive me if this seems unkind but I just returned from a wonderful seminar given by a world reknowned Zen Teacher based in...

  16. my baby sister has breast cancer

    mother/babyRN replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology

    So sorry for this sadness for you and your family. Has there been a metastasis? I thought in situ ( as with people I know) had a decent prognosis. IN any case, please let us know how she AND you, are...

  17. Thyroid Problem

    mother/babyRN replied to hrjang's topic in General Nursing

    If you have hypothyroidism , most people don't know that you shouldn't have intake of soy products as it interferes with absorption, and it should be taken on an empty

  18. Thyroid Problem

    mother/babyRN replied to hrjang's topic in General Nursing

    I have Hashimotos, which is an autoimmune form of thyroiditis (hypo)...You may not have anything going on but even if so, the thyroid can be regulated pretty well and should not be a hindrance to you....

  19. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    mother/babyRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know, a lot of docs and lawyers went into it for the money AND because they liked the field..Why can't a nurse want to do both just like any other profession? You can still care and collect money...

  20. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    mother/babyRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    What cash??????If you are in nursing, you are definitely NOT in it for the cash.....A plumber makes more than experienced nurses. For the skill, time, patient load, knowledge, grief and time spent,...

  21. Military Hospitals vs Civillian Hospitals

    mother/babyRN replied to CTRN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it depends upon the staff....Most of my patients ( and we have a large military presence here) have tried both and not too many have great things to say about the military experience...My own...

  22. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    mother/babyRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with people(nurses) from other places working here if they would like, as long as they are qualified..Much as I would expect other nations to feel about me should I choose to go...

  23. Med Not Available = med error?

    mother/babyRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you went to the length of following the policy and calling either your supervisor and or the pharmacist at home to report it, then documented that if it was not available, that you called the...

  24. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    mother/babyRN replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kids are EQUALLY culpable...They make the choice to have sex......Sorry, parents are NOT to blame...Parents and kids together should be involved in the info but ultimately, it is the kid who makes the...

  25. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    mother/babyRN replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    DayRay, if I get a pt whose parent , spouse or significant other "won't" let a patient have pain med, I simply remind them that it is up to the patient, and try to ask her what she wants when they are...