NursingAgainstdaOdds

NursingAgainstdaOdds

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  1. nursing student question 2

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to BeOne77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do. Your. Own.

  2. Have you had to do anything morally wrong?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    I had a completely natural childbirth in a hospital ... no drugs at all, midwife, jacuzzi tub (where my boy was actually born). :) I think it is highly beneficial, but childbirth and parenting are...

  3. RNs...What are the CNA's duty in the hospital you work ?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Working as an aide is an excellent learning experience while in nursing school. I worked as a Nursing Assistant in LTC during nursing school (which is a little more involved d/t the difference in...

  4. Lasix and Hyponatremia

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for that, I just learned something new. Excerpt from an article on hyponatremia: Too rapid correction of serum sodium can cause central pontine myelinolysis (also known as osmotic...

  5. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Not medical advice, just mother to mother! :redbeathe First of all, give the kid a banana to help bind things up a bit. Every time my little guy gets diarrhea he gets a banana and it clears-up...

  6. Student seeking ICU advice

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I'm fairly certain that's the med/surg situation everywhere. Granted, some are worse than others ... in general, it is a highly thankless, unglamorous area, and there are much fewer resources in...

  7. A nurse's definition of CARING.

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to futurenurrse's topic in General Nursing

    Positively affecting the experience of my patients, their families, and my

  8. Student seeking ICU advice

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing as though the first apology started off with "Well if you took it like that", I think a second won't be necessary, but thanks. Also, you did not simply "share your experiences". You flat-out...

  9. Nclex-rn

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to Polican, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  10. Student seeking ICU advice

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, good. Another thread where we contribute to the antagonism among different types of nurses, rather than recognize the unique skills of each specialty. I also beg to differ regarding my...

  11. Do you make your title known?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to icunurse42066's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in an EMT-B class right now, and have gone out of my way not to draw attention to the fact that I'm an RN. My reasons behind this stem from the reactions I have gotten when telling people I am...

  12. Doctors never sign Verbal or Phone Orders

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This was a huge problem for us until JCAHO came through and we got totally nailed for it. So, administration came-up with these enormous day-glo orange stickers and did a little "education" with the...

  13. Nurses and religion

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this is one of those posts I have to preface with my beliefs, eh? :) I'm a very open-minded Christian, non-denominational. I actually did run the gamut prior to settling there - everything...

  14. Why do patients abuse nurses?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I truly always assume the best about people, so I will say that most of the abuse stems from stress and anxiety. When people are driving me crazy, especially family members, I think to myself "these...

  15. new nurses considering quiting?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    Very early into my first year, I overheard a discussion of two very experienced, role model nurses - they were commiserating about how many times they wanted to throw up their hands and quit nursing...

  16. husbands that won't help

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh girl, I can completely sympathize (to the OP, and others in the thread who've had similar difficulties). My husband and I were so incredibly poor when we got married. He wasn't even allowed to...

  17. This is a plea to the world, please talk to me like i am 5 years old with this!!

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to dissle's topic in General Nursing

    No, but thanks for reminding me I'm supposed to be studying for my ACLS class,

  18. Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the same experience. It was strange. I've been mistaken for both aide and doctor, many times. I think it all depends on the individuals' experience, how sick they are, how much time we've...

  19. Med/Surg vs. Specialties for new nurses

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to EvaLuna's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in all areas you learn prioritization and time management. Point taken. Your post, however, seems more intent on antagonizing conflicts between specialties and operates under the assumption...

  20. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I'd tell my boys to hit the road and I would stay and work. At least, hypothetically. In a real situation, where I'd be afraid for the safety of my family and I, I just hope I would live up to my...

  21. Preemies and Knitted/Crocheted Hats

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to KEK1984's topic in General Nursing

    I've knitted tiny little caps and blankies for a bereavement coordinator ... it was a strangely gratifying project. I've been told it is helpful for the family to have something to remember the child...

  22. Co-workers

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    One of my buddies is in the same boat you are in. At some point, when people would ask about the exam, she would just tell them "I'm not talking about it" in a jovial way and leave it at that. We...

  23. Bringing diseases home to your kids from work?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to abbabask's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I just wanted to offer my support. I agree a lot of the responses were very negative and I think a lot of that sentiment is uncalled for. Parents make all kinds of decisions regarding their...

  24. Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    Looking at the thread responses, I can't help but wonder if your energies w/ regards to research wouldn't be better directed at seeing how a "self-determined" schedule might improve retention vs....

  25. Bossy Unit Clerks

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to NancyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gee, thanks for making your first post at ALLNURSES so