lannisz

lannisz

primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, NICU

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  1. brain sheet for postpartum/antepartum please post

    lannisz replied to lalagrace's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Love it! Thanks for posting

  2. Ideas for finding clinical sites.

    lannisz replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I picked my FNP program because they DID arrange our clinical placements. That was important to me. Unfortunately, our program director is resigning this term and if we wait until they hire someone...

  3. online NP to MD - is this possible?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, An instructor in my FNP program is leaving because she has been accepted to a medical school that has an online FNP to MD program. I don't know the name, but she said it is in PA. The first...

  4. have you ever lost it at work?

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Went to work even though I was feeling sick I thought I'd be OK. Had the family from hell. Nothing worked and I couldn't seem to get anything done. Couldn't get an IV in, orders got lost...you name...

  5. Work, classes and clinicals? How to do it all....

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I need some advice. I am in my 2nd year of an FNP program and so the clinical time has really increased. I currently work full time nights (3 12's and only on the weekends.) I am really...

  6. Work, classes and clinicals? How to do it all....

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good news - I will now be working only 2 12's (weekend only). None too soon. I really thought I was going to have to quit. I'm actually excited about the spring term starting next week....and I...

  7. Maybe it's just me?

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how much more of this I can take...I feel like I'm the problem, that I'm just not capable of being a Nurse and doing this job. I can't handle the fast pace, the dysfunctional families,...

  8. Job related Stress and Anxiety

    lannisz replied to sharonorn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am sorry, I have to disagree. After years of anxiety and trying prayer, meditation, counseling...I am finally ready to try medication. I know you mean well, but for someone who may truly have an...

  9. have you ever lost it at work?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you thank you thank you every one for your supportive replies! I want you to know that yesterday was my last day of orientation. Yippee! My last 3 shifts were so intense and stressful but I'm...

  10. Work, classes and clinicals? How to do it all....

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would love to do that.....I asked my manager if I could reduce to part time and she said "No - we are too short staffed"...I realize that and I don't want to "abandon" them, just cut back. I feel...

  11. Can they say no to reducing hours?

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I talked to my manager last week about reducing my hours to part-time. Currently I work 3 12's, nights, EVERY Fri, Sat and Sun night. I chose the weekend schedule so that I would always work the same...

  12. pros and cons of being a weekender?

    lannisz replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    16 hour shifts? Wow! What hours? I'm curious: What time does your shift

  13. What is wrong with me?

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I dread going to work every day and spend every day off worrying about having to go back. I can't stand being afraid all the time. Everything hurts. I always feel on the verge of panic. I must have a...

  14. Job related Stress and Anxiety

    lannisz replied to sharonorn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sharon - You are not alone! I can completely identify with you...In fact, I just posted a thread yesterday "what's wrong with me" about my struggles with anxiety and my job. I have been a nurse for...

  15. What is wrong with me?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I called off today and tomorrow (I've been sick for almost a week now). I think I need time to figure out what to do. I know the stress is making me sick. I also know...

  16. have you ever lost it at work?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Not in front of a patient/family...I was at least able to make it to the med room before I lost it. Also sick and shouldn't have tried to

  17. Adoption option?

    lannisz posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm new to L&D nursing. We have some very young "mom's", some as young as 13 and 14. I've noticed that no one ever mentions adoption. ALL of them are keeping their babies. The grandmothers are...

  18. PLEASE HELP... starting the night shift

    lannisz replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    love all the great tips. I too am going to be off my 6 month orientation to L&D soon, but I can't wait to be on nights! Day shift is really hard for me - too early in the morning to get up and...

  19. Thoughts on Maternity nursing.

    lannisz replied to Nurse AllBetta's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked ICU, urgent care and Med/surg prior to becoming an OB nurse. This is by far the most stressful, fast paced and challenging type of nursing I have ever done. Most shifts I come home absolutely...

  20. "You're a nurse...how wonderful!" (rant)

    lannisz replied to arizonanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Jen, and I also work OB. People are giving you a compliment when they say "how wonderful" - don't resent

  21. pt husband keeps moving the toco!

    lannisz posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is wrong with some people? I would NEVER touch any equipment being used on a family member or in their room, even as a nurse! Last week I had a pt coming in for an induction. Her husband kept...

  22. backstabbers, 2-faced coworkers

    lannisz replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the best advice I ever got was from a female boss who everyone hated and yet they feared and respected her. She told me "You do your best and then let it go. Don't take your work home with...

  23. pt husband keeps moving the toco!

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen family members do the same. I think it shows an utter disrespect - the gall! I do document...but I am so irritated by their behavior. I would like to hear if any of you have come up with...

  24. what your hospital policy on sick days?

    lannisz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had to miss work yesterday because my husband and children were horribly ill and had been up all night with them N/V etc. Got a call from my manager last night saying she "expected me in today and we...

  25. HELP!!! Ob OR Standards

    lannisz replied to Chrissy24RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As an RN who is currently orienting to OB (my background and experience is med/surg) I have to tell you that I feel completely incompetent in the OR for our C-sections! I was told that our unit use to...