HazeKomp

HazeKomp BSN, RN

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  1. Nurses smoking weed?

    HazeKomp replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Never tried it. Won't try it. Do NOT care if it is legal or not, feel it is terribly unprofessional and unsafe to be under the influence. I am an old nurse with many chronic aches and pains but I...

  2. Retirement in the nursing field.

    HazeKomp replied to A.B.123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So basically, should age alone be a requirement for retirement? Simple answer: No. As per others' comments, ability to give safe care is not determined by age, but rather by a multitude of factors....

  3. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    HazeKomp replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I currently do not have a gun or a permit for Concealed Carry. I would like to learn and to eventually have both. I enjoyed target shooting in archery in college and would most likely enjoy it with...

  4. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    HazeKomp replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    As a 30 year veteran in Labor & Delivery, I often wonder how much longer my old bones can handle the 12+ hour shifts! Where I work there is a high epidural rate which equates to a great deal of...

  5. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    HazeKomp replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    For young nurses, nurses with families, and some others, 12's allow more time off and flexibility in scheduling. For some, working 12"s allows them to work TWO full-time jobs!! Whew! For many, that...

  6. Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    HazeKomp replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital has some great male postpartum, nursery and NICU

  7. Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    HazeKomp replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely NOT! Having care providers attend comforts the families and manifests your level of caring for their family

  8. Is turning dying patients comfort care or not?

    HazeKomp replied to C0252786's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My father was on a Med-Surg floor for two weeks, with terminal lung cancer. By the time I was able to get off work and fly to his location, he had fallen twice trying to get out of bed to the...

  9. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    HazeKomp replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    #1 any notes/journals/papers you may have at home or in a locker will be called in as evidence! Period. #2 any notes/journals/papers you may have at home or in a locker are indeed a HIPPA violation....

  10. Uncomfortable feeling during dilitation check?

    HazeKomp replied to EMJrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And kudos to the patient-advocate nurses who refuse to check patients just because the clock says it has been two hours!! If they are early in an induction and not contracting well, why...

  11. Uncomfortable feeling during dilitation check?

    HazeKomp replied to EMJrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Early labor/Cervidil placement lady partsl exams are uncomfortable. The cervix is typically very posterior, up high, and difficult to reach for even nurses with LONG fingers. There are, however,...

  12. Touching blood without gloves

    HazeKomp replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    As a L&D nurse, I get body fluids on my skin daily DESPITE wearing gloves. It's a messy job. That being said, wear gloves when you can. But I've done CPR out in public, exposed to complete...

  13. Non Nursing job suggestions needed for former OB RN

    HazeKomp replied to GrooveeBabee's topic in Retired Nurses

    I want replies! I am 30+ years in OB/L&D and the 12 hr shifts are getting very difficult

  14. Clinical Post Conference

    HazeKomp replied to lansgrl123's topic in General Students

    :yeah:I appreciate this thread, and the comments from both faculty and students! I work full time in L&D. I do clinical instruction one day a week. I only get the students for 6 hours (seems...

  15. Hating the "new grad" title!

    HazeKomp replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in Nevada Nursing

    Ta Da! Karleena is now an employed

  16. Any Nurse "Like" their job in Las Vegas?

    HazeKomp replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    i like my job. i love my

  17. Helpful Certifications???

    HazeKomp replied to <3 RN <3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Take the basic Fetal Monitoring certification by AWHONN now. Take the Intermediate after 6-12 months in L&D... Take the Advanced after 1-2 years in L&D. Advanced is very...

  18. Best way to give report...

    HazeKomp replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    would love to see folks share some of their L&D report sheets, SBAR or

  19. Helpful Certifications???

    HazeKomp replied to <3 RN <3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    S.T.A.B.L.E certification would be good. renew every 2 years, just like BLS & NRP. ACLS is essential in L&D, as required for post-anesthesia (C-sections) recovery care. Basic,...

  20. OB Rotations

    HazeKomp replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    just so you know, many of the labor nurses you will be working with have to hold their tongues, too, about excessive inductions, "elective" c-sections, and "un-natural" birthing! More of us out...

  21. OB Rotations

    HazeKomp replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Please breathe a sigh of relief.... very few crusty memberes in

  22. Opening OR for VBAC

    HazeKomp replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    nope.... we DO "pull" gloves and sutures and have them all ready to "pop open" if

  23. Can student administer medication without RN supervision?

    HazeKomp replied to AnneN's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU for this topic, and for it showing up in the email newsletter! I am a beginner clinical instructor of only several semesters. I had never thought about checking the nurse practice act...