passionflower

passionflower BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Types of Nursing specialties such as Holistic Nursing?

    passionflower replied to NenaRK's topic in General Nursing

    The fundamentals of the nursing profession stand no matter what you choose to "specialize" in. You may want to consider getting a firm grasp on the basics of nursing before focusing on holistic...

  2. Pre-eclamplsia: BP on left side?

    passionflower replied to obtech2nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a patient with elevated b/p's, pih LAST pregnancy but normal labs this pregnancy. All day they were taking her b/p and then administering hydralazine iv prn. I saw a note in chart when looking...

  3. nurses as life coach

    passionflower replied to Yiggs's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello I think you may have misunderstood what I meant when I stated that we as nurses are already coaches. I didn't mean that literally. That we could hang up a coach sign tomorrow and start a...

  4. how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    passionflower replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hard time as well and was close to volunteering but actually got into the hospital twice and both times through internships offered by the hospitals. Once for ER and the other for OB. Really...

  5. The problem with nursing

    passionflower replied to passionflower's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    :confused:Great Post and so true! I remember years ago taking an independent class on herbal studies just before naturopathic medicine "came back" into popularity, and I raised my hand and asked What...

  6. L&D nurse looking for needs OR review

    passionflower posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi All I recently transferred to labor and delivery and really love it, but whenever I have to go back for c-sections I feel like a fish out of water. Literally my hands get cold and clammy and I...

  7. The problem with nursing

    passionflower replied to passionflower's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi My business doesn't involve nursing but focuses on another passion- teaching. I offer products and services that support young women develop and enhance their talents and strengths. I love it and...

  8. nurses as life coach

    passionflower replied to Yiggs's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    We are All life/health coaches via our job descriptions. We just don't use that knowledge independent of our "jobs" to create financial independence. Congrats to you for going in that direction....

  9. Marketing Ideas

    passionflower replied to Amanda.RN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Try taking out an ad in some local newspapers, also give them a story about your business they are always looking for local features. As far as marketing hosting free workshops or seminars at a...

  10. Private Nursing business in KY

    passionflower replied to brandim_08's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Sorry don't have any advice aside from doing a search online for setting up a home health care business. However, I would like to offer words of encouragement. I think you have a good idea and...

  11. Tips for learning vag exams

    passionflower replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just think that as an L + D nurse you get plenty of opportunities to do vag exams. Why necessary to go digging around in your own cervix? Just don't like the idea as much as you all do I guess and...

  12. Tips for learning vag exams

    passionflower replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry but yuck to checking your own cervix. To each his own I guess... I am also a nurse new to OB and what helped me with vag exams was getting my preceptor to check before me. I always chose a...

  13. New grad landed first RN job in OB triage

    passionflower replied to txmommyof3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not to burst anybody's bubble but I don't think it's a good idea for a new nurse to take a job in Triage. Triage is one of those areas in which tons of experience come into play. In my humble...

  14. MD orders no external monitor on Pt w/ preterm contractions

    passionflower replied to JeneraterRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always thought you had to have an order for monitoring. Something to do with charges? In an emergency you do what you have to do but if what happens if you can't

  15. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    passionflower replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that people are more concerned with being politically correct than just telling it like it is. Mother/baby nurses (and I am one) have their own set of unique skills but I still believe that...

  16. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    passionflower replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Been reading the comments left here and wanted to mention one thing and I'm not being harsh, Just being honest. After working postpartum for the last two years, the skills I came in with such as...

  17. Antepartum Unit

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

    In my humble opinion, the best ante nurses are trained on L + D. I have done ante nursing and enjoy it. There have been several times on my unit that I have seen patients rushed over from our unit...

  18. Plan to become nurse practitioner any advice

    passionflower replied to Curious88's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a bedside nurse for a long time now and can tell you that bedside nurses get invaluable experience no that can be applied no matter what field of nursing you choose. I work OB and no...

  19. questioning postpartum nursing?

    passionflower replied to kgregoRN11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also in a similar position of looking for a challenge outside of postpartum nursing. I enjoy it but have to admit that after several years of it I now get bored. Also with the job situation the...

  20. Couplet Care?

    passionflower replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am honestly tired of hearing other facilities okay with having an infant stay at the desk. Really? All of this "safety and security" we put in place and then keep the babies exposed for all to see...

  21. New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    passionflower replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I saw an ad in the newspaper and called for an interview. Should have noted a red flag since they hired me in a "supervisory" capacity although I was an RN, even though I had no previous work...

  22. Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    passionflower posted a topic in Holistic

    Dr. Oz was on Oprah the other day espousing the values of alternative care. He mentioned that energy medicine would be the next big thing. I was reading some of the comments regarding a recent post...

  23. All nurses are NOT holistic, sorry.

    passionflower posted a topic in Holistic

    People mean well but to be honest, not all nurses are holistic practitioners. I know this because I did not feel very holistic or even "whole" when I worked as a LPN in New York literally shoveling...

  24. Can Someone Help Me With....

    passionflower posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Starting a website? I am soooo confused with all the info out there. It's not like we as nurses don't have enough to do when starting a business but now to set up a website. When is the best time...

  25. Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    passionflower replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    Can you tell me something about shamanism in reference to its use as an energy medicine? Signed,