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  1. Rode Hard & Put Away Wet!

    warrior woman replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you're okay babe. Take it easy, and remember to never talk about a slow night again!! Guess you learned your

  2. Can you perform the Heimlich on a person with a fundal plication?

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys. I'm with Canoe on this too. It only makes

  3. oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

    warrior woman replied to Auri's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Auri, Rule #1: BREATHE!! Rule#2: Please don't forget Rule#1!!! It will be

  4. Got a new job and I love it!!

    warrior woman posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started at Interim Home Care a couple of weeks ago, and I love it. I am working so far 2 days a week for a great family, who adopted 9 kids. Yep. 9. She rescued them from abusive situations, and...

  5. Got a new job and I love it!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    The mom is looking at getting the little one into a signing class real

  6. Got a new job and I love it!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Hon. I'm so looking forward to Mondays and Fridays

  7. When and Why Did You Decide A Career in Nursing Was for You?

    warrior woman replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is what happens when you watch EMERGENCY!! as a kid. Love that Dixie

  8. What does your post name reflect about you?

    warrior woman replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I chose my name for a variety of reasons. I identify with strong women who have defied the odds, and have triumphed. Plus I'm a big Xena fan. Yeah I know.... Second childhood and all that. Plus I'm...

  9. If Bill Gates gave you a grant for several billion dollars and said design a hospital

    warrior woman replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, I would also have a PRIVATE gym for the nurses to work out in, so that after a tough shift they could work out, or blow off some steam. And make sure nurses areas are CLEARLY marked for...

  10. If Bill Gates gave you a grant for several billion dollars and said design a hospital

    warrior woman replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I really appreciate that. I'm a firm believer in the 1 hour lunch period though. With the current 30 minute system, a nurse doesn't even have the opportunity to digest her food without being...

  11. If Bill Gates gave you a grant for several billion dollars and said design a hospital

    warrior woman replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree Deb, and to that end, there should be a tube system that should connect all departments throughout the hospital. And guaranteed retirement bennies. Plus video and computer inservices...

  12. If I were the unit manager...

    warrior woman replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    Count me in too TQ!!! Sounds great to

  13. Do CEO's deserve what they make?

    warrior woman replied to kitkat24's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you Marla!! I'm sick to death of hearing all the whining that various CEO'S do, while firefighters/paramedics/cops and other people who work in dangerous professions can barely keep their...

  14. Who's wearing white?

    warrior woman replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    White is a nice idea, but not too realistic or practical anymore, especially when you get splashed with every bodily fluid known to mankind!! But hey, whatever blows your hair

  15. Discarded babies

    warrior woman replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just another symptom of an ailing society. Disposable diapers, disposable kids. So very tragic and

  16. Can we talk about something other than NCLEX?

    warrior woman replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey I was a grad not that long ago. You'll get there before you know it. Just be kind and gentle with

  17. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work private duty for a family with a 7 yr old child with Mitochondrial Disease. Well, my main job is to safeguard him from seizures and gagging as he has a G-tube for nutrition due to the fact that...

  18. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    No Gompers you're not sick!! I was so relieved to see those gas bubbles in the syringe, and see his belly go back to normal size, not to mention seeing him get his breath

  19. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    The family knows that he is basically terminal, and accepts that. But he still needs watching and care. And you can never take for granted that his routine or condition won't change even though things...

  20. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Steph. Well, the best that I can describe it is that the Mitochondria which converts sugar into energy is being slowly desroyed from within.It's a genetic disease that stems from 2 recessive...

  21. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    I just remember my mind screaming Okay BREATHE!! thru all this. My heart damn near

  22. I'd Like to Introduce Myself

    warrior woman replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome Susan. We're glad to have you!! You'll be addicted to this site in no

  23. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tweety!! After it was over I had to remind myself to breathe!!!

  24. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Not a dumb question Tweety!!! It causes him distress, because when he gags, he either gasps or stops breathing altogether however briefly. He doesn't move air. Just

  25. My patient scared the hell out of me!!

    warrior woman replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Dave!! Well, I knew that he was holding on to a LOT of gas bubbles. Because he has an esophageal wrap, because of reflux problems, he can't burp OR pass gas like we can. When he started...