mother/babyRN

mother/babyRN RN

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  1. HIPPA violation.....question

    mother/babyRN replied to dragonfly954's topic in General Nursing

    Now a days at our facility we are probably going to implement some policy *so I hear... that using either the first four or last four numbers of a patients medical record number buys the family member...

  2. A Maternity Nurses Take on her dying ( but not yet gone) parent...

    mother/babyRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Along A Jetty Caravanning single file over a roughly hewn stone breakwater, mom, dad and I embark on a journey in my dreams. Unaffected by the waves slapping against the sides in a timeless...

  3. A Maternity Nurses Take on her dying ( but not yet gone) parent...

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

    I am honored that my words have touched you. I did share this piece with my parents because I felt my dad should read how I felt before he dies. I think I knew when I had the dream that there would be...

  4. Tattered Flags...A reflection on 9/11.....

    mother/babyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I found this handwritten piece the other day while cleaning out some old notebooks. I typed it up and sent it to a family friend, who honored me by asking my permission of having it submitted for...

  5. And how was YOUR day?

    mother/babyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    W orked my third night shift the other night, came home, hung out with hubby and the kids, did some errands, finally fell asleep around 3 pm....Woke up about eight thirty, rolled over and fell asleep...

  6. Tattered Flags...A reflection on 9/11.....

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

    So beautiful and heartfelt. Thankyou. I believe our reflections here and to each other are important and special..I loved your words as well....

  7. And how was YOUR day?

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

    I think past the events of that day that I was mostly upset that my husband, who HAS had an MI, was still in the denial phase while I was upstairs sleeping. That meant in my mind that our three...

  8. And how was YOUR day?

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

    Hi all, Feeling MUCH better now with the sleep AND hugs..So are my guys....Thanks so much! It just always help to vent to those who would most understand!

  9. Loss

    mother/babyRN replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    undefinedI am so very sorry at all that occurred..Unfortunately it brings to light that anything can happen and especially when one least expects it....I think it also reminds us just how mortal we...

  10. Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

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

    My goodness..I see nursing school is STILL as tough as I remember it in the years 1978-1981...It's tough, but she'll do it....Have you seen the homework they give first graders these days? Some one...

  11. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    mother/babyRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Me too...Pay us more and then nurses from around the world wouldn't NEED to be imported....Great people they are, however, at least the ones I have known...For the most part...But we can say that...

  12. Why, would any RN oppose requiring a BSN for all future nurses?

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

    While this "discussion" could certainly go in many directions, I should clarify that I am not against ANY one furthering their education...And, I certainly do not oppose ANY one for doing such a...

  13. Why, would any RN oppose requiring a BSN for all future nurses?

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

    Because it doesn't necessarily mean you are a better nurse or more adequately educated...I feel the push toward this silliness has good points, but has also , without meaning to, pushed nurses who...

  14. 22 yr old male, wants circumcision, i have questions

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

    Talk to a urologist...YOU may hate the appearance....Not very many women think like that..Didn't mean that to sound sexist...Good luck with whatever you choose...As I said, speak with a respected...

  15. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    mother/babyRN replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I was surprised to see how touchy people who answered this simple question seemed to be...I haven't actually thought about it, but any gay nurse, male or female I have worked with I judged not on...

  16. Discarded babies

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

    As badly as we and society may feel for a mother "without" resources, that doesn't mean she can't hand the new born child to someone at some point and tell them she can't handle taking care of it,...

  17. Discarded babies

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

    This sort of horrible thing has been the norm for milenia in many cultures, and continues to be so in many other countries more so than our own..Who knows the psychological and physiological reasons...

  18. Im So Sick Of Hearing...

    mother/babyRN replied to kea6783's topic in General Nursing

    You have all the autonomy in the world if you know your stuff..If a doc tells me to do something that I either disagree with or know is not supposed to be, I have no problem communicating that I...

  19. Breathe amniotic fluid?

    mother/babyRN replied to tomten3000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Fetal breathing definitely is part of the biophysical

  20. Cape, Anyone?

    mother/babyRN replied to alphafe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    four to six rns per 30 patient unit at Falmouth, with PSAs and PCTs as you do your own bloods....Can't say about CCH...When I was there, it was wild but mostly well covered.....But, that was awhile...

  21. Governor Dean changes his mind and his views...

    mother/babyRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i am no dean fan...he changes his mind and position more often than i change my clothes...i still have no idea who i will vote for, but as an independent, i certainly peruse the views of all.....here...

  22. Getting Vag exams wrong??!!

    mother/babyRN replied to monie2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now adays especially when attempting to calm a patient I will tell them 1 2 or 3 cms, somewhere in the middle..8 9 10 somewhere near the end...In the middle is epidural if warranted...They concentrate...

  23. Governor Dean changes his mind and his views...

    mother/babyRN replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, they say it is never a good idea to "discuss" either religion or politics....Now I can see why..I'm done with this foolishness, but I am glad that Dean is soon to be passed by someone else,...

  24. Governor Dean changes his mind and his views...

    mother/babyRN replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh how extremely intelligent and insightful of you to attempt to be sarcastic in your extraordinarily "wit."....Hmmm...I may have changed my mind of things such as what to wear and what I enjoy but...

  25. Governor Dean changes his mind and his views...

    mother/babyRN replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not trying to make any point whatsoever, but it seems to me that the man so called stuanchy against the goings on in Iraq was not at all against bombing and going into Bosnia...That makes him, in...