Elvish BSN, DNP, RN, NP

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    Meds to given instead of ambien?

    Elvish replied to stram87's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time when we give a sleep aid, it's to one of our long term antepartum patients, so we're somewhat limited in what we can give. Our med of choice is Ambien, but I have also had a few...
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    *Easy* things I just hate doing

    Elvish replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    I don't particularly like I&O cathing people, which we do a fair amount of on my floor. It's not really hard, it's just a pain. I also don't like hanging antibiotics on babies. We do it on...
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    North-East Blizzard - Everyone Becareful Reporting and Leaving Duty

    Elvish replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I live almost 50mi away my hospital, so I went to a hotel about a straight-shot mile down the road Saturday night before the storm came and stayed there two nights since I worked Sun evening and a few...
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    Antepartum Unit

    Elvish replied to white shoes and cap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are sooo right that it's not just about reading a strip. I can't tell you how many times I've had to fight with doctors about a patient whose strip was fine but something else wasn't quite right....
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    Birth Control Pill Question

    Elvish replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    We here at allnurses.com cannot give medical advice, as per the Terms of Service we all agreed to as members. This is a subject best discussed with your family doctor, OB/Gyn, or midwife, and we do...
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    Check Hb post-transfusion?

    Elvish replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    We usually draw 4-6 hrs post transfusion on my
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    Concerned...allnurses store product

    Elvish replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    Who is ordering this for their kids or even saying it's a good
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    Pregnancy and Critical Care Nursing

    Elvish replied to rach2103's topic in Critical Care

    I don't work in ICU - I work nursery and postpartum - but I told my coworkers fairly soon after finding out for assignment purposes as well (I'm now 17+ weeks). Even still, I've had to switch...
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    Concerned...allnurses store product

    Elvish replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    I have to come down on the side of those who say responsible parenting is far more important than a sidebar advertising that's pretty tame. I take medicine in front of my son all the time. He takes...
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    Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    Elvish replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am friends with several coworkers, but I have defriended/ignored more than a few because they gave me the wrong vibes. Everything else is set to private - if you want to see my status update, you...
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    Wash scrubs with regular laundry?

    Elvish replied to jdsp87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I always wash my scrubs separately, always have and probably you will see me doing it when I'm 75 and still truckin'.
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    Blood Transfusion

    Elvish replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a postpartum floor and believe it or not, we do a fair amount of blood transfusions. It's not that big a deal. I've never had a problem finding someone to verify with me nor had a problem...
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    What does your username mean?

    Elvish replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I :redbeathe the King (or at least what he used to be) and I am a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings. I probably act more like a hobbit, but am so very fascinated by the elves and their language(s)....
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    Help!!

    Elvish replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    Would he die anyway whether the morphine is administered or not? Is it going to be the morphine that kills this man, or will it be his collapsed airway? I'm no hospice nurse, so this isn't my...
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    Is it normal after graduating to be nervous about being on your own?

    Elvish replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    I've been at it nine years and while I don't constantly stay nervous, I still have my moments when I get butterflies in my tummy. You are so normal.
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    home remedies you would NEVER try

    Elvish replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't try Johnson's hair food on my nips unless I were desperate, and I mean REALLY
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    home remedies you would NEVER try

    Elvish replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    A good friend of mine swears by Johnson's Hair Food for sore nipples r/t
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    UNC Chapel hill vs. ECU (online RN-BSN program)

    Elvish replied to whoaitschrista's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Moved to NC nursing programs
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    Job Offer in Newborn Nursery

    Elvish replied to jadu1106's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Moved to Ob/Gyn nursing Tips: 1) Ask questions about any and everything. Ask your fellow nurses, ask the pediatricians to show you what they do and why, ask everyone you see. Don't be afraid to. I...
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    Where to find all white Nike Shox

    Elvish replied to RyanL2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found a pair at Lady Foot Locker...I bet the non-Lady version of Foot Locker carries them
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    Just looking for some other opinions on a topic that came up on Oprah

    Elvish replied to mentalhealthRN's topic in General Nursing

    The virus does not always transport to the baby. Mom's antibodies will always transfer to baby, but this is true for any mom and every antibody to every disease that I'm aware of. These antibodies...
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    Just looking for some other opinions on a topic that came up on Oprah

    Elvish replied to mentalhealthRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just for a little perspective, I follow the blog of some medical missionaries in Africa who ran a clinic for HIV+ women and children. Prenatal/postnatal care, and ART (of course). Because of the very...
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    Just looking for some other opinions on a topic that came up on Oprah

    Elvish replied to mentalhealthRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I can't disagree that there are plenty of children already born that need good homes, I can't agree with your first statement. With good prenatal care and antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy...
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    Maternal loss due to DIC

    Elvish replied to SchiwartRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is so hard. We lost a mom to DIC under slightly different circumstances a couple years ago and you are right - heartwrenching. Maternal loss is so rare these days that when it does happen, even if...
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    LOL moments at work

    Elvish replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Humor

    One night a few weeks ago I was in charge in the newborn nursery, and part of that job entails witnessing moms' signatures on the circumcision consent. This particular family was still not decided on...