Neveranurseagain

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  1. Trying to understand the death of an Organ Donor

    Neveranurseagain replied to missingunc's topic in General Nursing

    Five years ago, my husband ended up coding due to a medical incident on what should have been a 20 min procedure. He was 47 years old, and our children were 9 and 10. I watched as he struggled to...

  2. Men in L&D

    Neveranurseagain replied to forgop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, I see the writing on the wall--I'm about to get shot down, LOL! I personally would not want a male nurse as my primary OB nurse. I feel birthing is a woman thing, and the support given during...

  3. Lots of Snow!

    Neveranurseagain replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    We got snow, but the mountainous roads makes it worse. Yesterday, I kept my 3 kids home from school, even though it was a partial school day. Glad I did! The school buses got stuck in the snow,...

  4. Second Career Nurse in Maternity

    Neveranurseagain replied to tlstackh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a HUGE difference in delivering a baby in a hospital vs giving birth with a midwife as your grandma did. In the hospital, it is more akin to moving cattle, with birth not being viewed as a...

  5. what do you think of this policy?

    Neveranurseagain replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask her to put the policy in writing. Then do what is best for the pt, not the

  6. Changing specialties mid-career (long)

    Neveranurseagain replied to bluesnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are not changing careers--you are just changing specialties! Go for the adolescent psych! It may be a welcome change of pace. I have worked med surg, worked in a birth center, attended home...

  7. Which nursing jobs are most creative? I'd love some ideas.

    Neveranurseagain replied to Diahni's topic in Nursing Career

    You can be a camp nurse--some camps hire nurses year round. They have summer camp then switch to science camp for school districts for year round use. Pays well and includes room/board/utilities....

  8. Future CRNA... Hopefully

    Neveranurseagain replied to Missy89's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Have you read this blog here on allnurses yet? This is MY vent for the day. If you are a person who thinks that becoming a nurse is the quick-fix to your personal situation, please realize that being...

  9. Future CRNA... Hopefully

    Neveranurseagain replied to Missy89's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why do you want to be a CRNA? Have you even worked with patients yet? Nursing is about them...

  10. Future CRNA... Hopefully

    Neveranurseagain replied to Missy89's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/i-am-tired-441641.html?referrerid=216173

  11. Pediatrics - teeth

    Neveranurseagain replied to Shirdent's topic in General Nursing

    An RN would need an order from an MD/dentist also. Here is an some info on who may apply fluoride varnish in the state of Massachusetts, but an order is still needed to apply it....

  12. Best States for Entry-Level Nursing Jobs Posted

    Neveranurseagain replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    "The healthcare industry is facing an unprecedented nursing shortage, with a need of 1,000,000 new nurses by 2016." When I see an opening statement like this I doubt the accuracy of the rest of the...

  13. not sure where to post this ?..pregnant?

    Neveranurseagain replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your ob. When I was pregnant I couldn't take care of pts with FUO, or rashes. Also, you should start taking a prenatal vitamin with Folic Acid BEFORE you start trying to get

  14. Abandonment?

    Neveranurseagain replied to smurfynursey's topic in Camp

    If she left mid shift she could have been held responsible. But in many states camps are not required to hire an RN/LPN, and the EMT (scary as it sounds) may be all the medical staff that the camp was...

  15. Health Center Manual

    Neveranurseagain replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

    The first thing you need to do is become familiar with the state's regulations regarding camps of the state you will be working in. I know California has many new regulations regarding camps and...

  16. Called Off again....and scared!

    Neveranurseagain replied to SmartMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    What I'd be asking is the facility going to extend your orientation time to include these days that you are called off? Or are they going to try and cram it in on the days you do

  17. Workers Comp

    Neveranurseagain replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    HR doesn't like to announce that part of your COBRA will be paid for by the government--they have to fill out forms for you and time equals

  18. Workers Comp

    Neveranurseagain replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

    You may be able to afford COBRA--you might be eligible for the government to pay for 1/2 of the amount of your COBRA. This is EXACTLY why health insurance should not be linked to

  19. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    Neveranurseagain replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had an aid say to my RN friend one day, "Is the baby's footband supposed to match the mother's wristband?"--after the pt.had already nursed the baby! It seems the docs switched them in their...

  20. Can't order ink pens but ceo earned > $1,400,000.00 in 2008

    Neveranurseagain replied to lisa moree's topic in General Nursing

    I despise for-profit HEALTHCARE! Despise

  21. The Most Vexing Robocalls Ever...

    Neveranurseagain replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I have fun with the robo calls once a real person gets on the line. I lead them on and on, putting down the phone "looking" for my credit cards (do they think I'm that stupid to give them the...

  22. autistic patients

    Neveranurseagain replied to chloe1602's topic in General Nursing

    Keep his hands busy. There are some products aimed at autistic people to do just that. Here are a link: http://www.officeplayground.com/Autism-Toys-W26C117.aspx Call OT-they may have a few things to...

  23. was anyone an emt prior

    Neveranurseagain replied to becky5438's topic in General Nursing

    Get your RN as well as your paramedic. You can work as a flight nurse once you have a solid background as an RN. I have been: CNA, MA, EMT, LVN, I-EMT, Paramedic, RN and apprenticed licensed...

  24. Camp RN assessment/mgmt : Child hit in eye by rock

    Neveranurseagain replied to sassasha's topic in Camp

    When in doubt, ship them out is my protocol. My kid--I might wait and see but these aren't my kids. Call the parent and involve them in the decision as to send them to

  25. Was suspended but reinstated - should I resign?

    Neveranurseagain replied to doglover45's topic in General Nursing

    I'd consider doing it another way: find something else then