lannisz

lannisz

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  1. Surgery death blamed on jealous former classmate

    lannisz replied to canoehead's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone to be so sick as to get revenge for something 30 yrs ago.....she probably killed other patients

  2. #%@&$ Flu Shot!

    lannisz replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I get a flu shot every year and seem to stay healthier each winter and not get all the crud going around. This year however, I got really sick within 24 hours of getting my shot and was sick, and felt...

  3. Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear it's not just me. We do have some nurses who have gone back to an 8 hr schedule, but they've been there a long time. I'm new to my unit and I don't want to ask for any special...

  4. Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting that some of you mentioned fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. My doc has referred me twice to a rheumatologist and I haven't gone...because I start feeling better. I saw my doc today...

  5. What would you do?

    lannisz replied to Nice2MeetU's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry you were so traumatized. I vowed to never have another child after 27hrs of horrible labor when having my son. But when he was six months old I accidently got pregnant with my daughter. My...

  6. Lawsuit Happy Patients

    lannisz replied to snortzmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't worry. Keep good documentation of the incidents. Know that this patient having sued twice (successful or not) has already got a reputation for being "sue happy" - doesn't give her much...

  7. Breastfeeding Question for L&D nurses

    lannisz replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I have worked as a nurse for many years and also worked several years for WIC where breastfeeding was truly encouraged. I breastfed all three of my kids as well, and only wish I had been able to...

  8. ready to drop out of FNP program

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

    LOL!!! Thanks for the big giggle today! I'm off to face another full day of "hoop classes" and will take your message of hope with

  9. ready to drop out of FNP program

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

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I especially appreciate those of you who have responded with encouragement, "hang in there" support and a real understanding about the challenges and rewards of this...

  10. In Need of Serious Help

    lannisz replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    Perhaps you would do better working in a not for profit community health clinic,or Planned Parenthood office? They can't pay well but would probably very much appreciate your nursing background. Maybe...

  11. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    lannisz replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Maybe it's because I'm over 40, but I'm completely dead after 3 12's and find it takes me two of my four days off to recover. Some of the close to retirement age nurses on my unit have switched to 8...

  12. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

    lannisz replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you decided to stick with it! I agree with this. You are half way there! I know it's hard, I know there's tons of BS in the program (I hated the theory classes too!). Relax your grade...

  13. Favorite Discovery Health Channel Program

    lannisz replied to Markthemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    How funny! My husband grosses out too! My favorite is Special

  14. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    lannisz replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I am an experienced nurse but I am orienting to a new unit (OB/PP). Fortunately only had one day with this one nurse. She did a bunch of stuff that just grossed me out - never wore gloves during...

  15. Feeling no support from my husband at all...

    lannisz replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Counseling doesn't work when you are married to an immature person who feels entitled to whatever you are willing to kill yourself to do for them. He will continue to do whatever he wants and expect...

  16. Experienced Nurses Only

    lannisz replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I would appreciate a forum created for actual practicing and experienced nurses only. I don't have a problem responding to student's questions, but truthfully, sometimes it is a little...

  17. Desperate !!

    lannisz replied to mika1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if someone has already suggested this.... as a nursing student you would be an ideal live in caregiver for an elderly or disabled person. You could get room and board and possibly a small...

  18. Lower back pain anyone?

    lannisz replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Acupuncture really helps. Make sure you are wearing good arch supporting shoes. Swimming is wonderful for keeping you limbered up and prevents those back spasms! It also really helps if you have...

  19. Fifty Ways to Leave Your....

    lannisz replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stated reason: I've been offered my dream job. Real reason: I was offered my dream job. And I was looking to leave for a position where the scheduling wasn't so unpredictable, where they valued nurses...

  20. Unethical behavior

    lannisz replied to kirkwoodnurse's topic in General Nursing

    1) The nurse should have at the very least been temporarily assigned to a different unit while that family was in the NICU - if the supervisor knew about the affair. 2) All I can say is KARMA ...it's...

  21. New grad just got fired

    lannisz replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    See? You are not the only new nurse this has ever happened to my dear...look at all the responses to your post! I can assure you, from experience, not only will you find another job, you will learn...

  22. New nurse jobs - easy or hard to get?

    lannisz replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    I had previous career experience in social work before becoming a nurse. While in Nursing school I took a part time job as a Health Assistant at our local community health center...and that was my...

  23. What is the average hourly pay for a FNP

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

    I'm also curious about salary for FNP's. I'm in Oregon and in my second year of the MSN/FNP program. I'm feeling disouraged because I've had so many nurses tell me "well, you're certainly not going to...

  24. Gross Out Co-Worker

    lannisz replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    This person is a professional? I can't believe it! How disgusting! We are not even allowed to wear perfume in the workplace because it disturbs patients and staff and some have fragrance...

  25. Union- good or bad?

    lannisz replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a union hospital. I find it interesting that we have a "choice" to join the union, but if we don't, we are required to pay what's called a "fair share" - pretty much the same amount as the...