ruffhouser

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1. Need input from other postpartum/mother-baby nurses!

   ruffhouser replied to BarbNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Welcome! Just a few comments. Our facility had AWHONN come and evaluate us. According to them, ratios should be no more than 4 couplets to 1 nurse. This is what we are doing now. PCAs are a...

2. Most RN's first borns?

   ruffhouser replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   1st born of ETOH dependent

3. Men as school nurses??

   ruffhouser replied to MASNYSRN's topic in School

   I am taking one of my recertification classes and there are 2 male nurses in my class. I think that they add a wonderful component to school nursing. I was so happy to see them there. As for being...

4. What Freaks You Out?

   ruffhouser replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I give up. I am a newbie. What could cause fecal emesis? How is this possible? Thanks for contributing to my ongoing education. Take care and God

5. Terribly rude orientation

   ruffhouser replied to Kayzee's topic in General Nursing

   Today will be my first night on the floor. I certainly hope that I don't experience what you have. I'll keep you posted. Take care and God

6. letter of reprimand-help!!

   ruffhouser replied to prnlpn's topic in General Nursing

   See if you can get a nurse-attorney. They are out there and you would be well represented. Good Luck! Saying a prayer in my heart for you

7. "Bad" Evaluation..I'm So Frustrated and ready to quit!!

   ruffhouser replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry that these people are being nasty to you. That is uncalled for! I often wonder if nurses such as they ever read these boards and perhaps recognize themselves. One can only hope! Hang tough!...

8. nurses with multiple sclerosis

   ruffhouser replied to rkpgb's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   What "Discarded APN" described about a MD prescribing psych meds under an ASSumption of depression made me laugh. Sorry, but it brought back memories. I was recovering from back surgery and had to...

9. Sleep paralysis ....

   ruffhouser replied to Tzu's topic in General Nursing

   I know that this is off the original topic, but someone mentioned something similar on one of the above posts. Have any of you ever taken care of a patient right before they pass away and they tell...

10. Sleep paralysis ....

    ruffhouser replied to Tzu's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I don't believe it! I thought that I was the only one that this happened to! What a relief to find others who have experienced it. My episodes started about 20 years ago. I don't have them...

11. Benefits vs no benefits. I have a ? for ya.

    ruffhouser replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work for offers "no benefit" positions in which the employee receives 25% more in salary in lieu of

12. Liability Insurance for Nurses

    ruffhouser replied to ruffhouser's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jas honey! I called my homeowner's insurance company (Allstate) and told them about what you do. Of course, they can't do it that way. I was told that I would have to get a general liability...

13. Liability Insurance for Nurses

    ruffhouser posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am beginning my RN career next month! :roll It is a really exciting time for me to finally realize my dream. Due to our litigious society, I would feel more comfortable with...