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lmc512

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  1. Need ideas-perks for patients

    lmc512 replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i think we need to get rid of this idea that we owe our pts something. we owe them nothing but safe, competent care for them and their babies! ob pts these days need to stop worrying so much about...

  2. Unrealistic steriotypes of medicine on TV

    lmc512 replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    My best example is on Grey's when Meredith stormed into the newborn nursery to save that baby that if i remember correctly had a heart murmur and was turning blue. In reality she would know nothing...

  3. What you wish they knew....

    lmc512 replied to candicane's topic in General Nursing

    I wish the pts would realize that when they have a good 300 pounds on you then no, it is neither safe nor possible to lift you out of bed and carry you to the bathroom because you have pain from your...

  4. help finding "N95 mask fitting" thread

    lmc512 replied to Wave's topic in General Nursing

    i think that was the thread i posted-i had previosuly failed the N96 fitting because i could always taste the sweets or bitters. Although, why do you need to wear your glasses when you are tested with...

  5. doctor/nurse relationship

    lmc512 replied to Shooting4RN's topic in General Nursing

    yeah doctors yell but so do nurses! it sucks when a doctor yells at you about something and you can think of 10 things off the top of your head that they did wrong but it would be irrevalent to bring...

  6. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    lmc512 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i saw the movie and some of it was definitely true. You basically have to find a job and never quit it to have health insurance. My husband and I moved to another state and there was a 7 day period...

  7. I just want a clear decision!!!

    lmc512 replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the advice. I did quit and transferred to another postpartum unit. I feel good about my decision. I knew I made the right decision when I was 5 weeks into my 8 week orientation and I...

  8. I just want a clear decision!!!

    lmc512 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I am halfway through my LDR orientation and I am thinking I might hate it. I like my coworkers and the doctors but I think I just don't like the job. I am thinking about returning to postpartum...

  9. New L/d Nurse!! Orientation Help

    lmc512 replied to MOMMACAT's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think 12 weeks is long enough. I think 16 is about right. I only got 7 weeks with 3 years experience none of it in L&D. I got the heck out of it after 5 weeks of orientation and not one...

  10. How do you clean your shoes?

    lmc512 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    we have the individually wrapped cavicide wipes at work. i just stick an extra in my pocket to wipe my shoes before i get home. i don't know if lysol wipes kill the kind of crap you pick up in the...

  11. Pulling epidurals

    lmc512 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    it has happened at my hospital. they had just switched to a new k ind of cath and they are really stretchy, so when the nurse pulled it (not me) it broke off then since it had stretched out the part...

  12. HELP! Need advice TODAY

    lmc512 replied to newmomRN's topic in General Nursing

    why did you leave it off your resume in the first place? i really don't think the hospital will care. when i interviewed i never even gave the manager my resume nor did she ask for it, she didn't even...

  13. What have I gotten myself into!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lmc512 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok so I just started working in labor and delivery (i have had 4 days of orientation, and will get 7 more weeks), I have 4 years experience in postpartum/nursery, but decided to try something new when...

  14. Georgetown Hospital/relocation

    lmc512 replied to kmruddrn's topic in General Nursing

    the myrtle beach area is great for vacation but everything seems very geared towards tourists. i would reccomend looking into the charleston area. i think there would be a lot more for your kids and...