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  1. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    THIRD SHIFT GUY: RE: your posts #30, # 32, # 38 et al, This week marks six months of your following me around the BB negatively critiquing my every post. If anyone is interested....read my...
  2. activities of daily living problem

    Third shift guy: Re: Post # 29 This week marks your 6 month anniversary for following me around the BB and critiquing my EVERY
  3. They left my love one in the E.R. for....

    I think it is akin to when patients start complaining about the food and practically everything else, My motto is: "When they're well enough to start complaining, send them HOME !" When ER holds...
  4. They left my love one in the E.R. for....

    Yep, it's normal....just like Brown et al
  5. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    I'm guessing 100 % of pregnant nurses are working out of need-- and not out of choice. Been there, done that. Male nurses need not respond....until you've done 12 -14 hours with a baby in your...
  6. activities of daily living problem

    Many Questions: Carry on with your studies. Hopefully you will meet some supportive teachers and co-students. There isn't a nurse anywhere who hasn't ask herself your same exact questions and...
  7. activities of daily living problem

    Ho Ho Ho Excuse me while I have a belly laugh after reading these responses..... Many Questions: There isn't a nurse alive who hasn't asked these same exact questions. These smug and superior...
  8. Basal cell carcinoma

    Go see your
  9. Gastric Bypass Surgery

    What does WLS stand for?? Most hospitals are in the process of opening gastric bypass "wings"...as they are expecting a LOT of patients....as the insurance companies have just approved an average...
  10. Kidney floor for clinacles

    and a weakened heart fails to perfuse the kidneys. Kidneys are extremely interesting. Lucky you ! There's currently 300,000 people nationwide waiting for a kidney transplant. If you live to a...
  11. San Marcos

    Well, that is awful !! A visit to an attorneys office usually "fixes" those kinda problems. Usually , if you find something wrong with the house that they did not reveal, it will cancel any kind...
  12. But I have little kids!

    ""Oh to have an 8-5 job!! work 5 days a week and have EVERY WEEKEND OFF and EVERY HOLIDAY TOO."" I wonder if the student nurses are reading this thread.... if you are, this will be your life...
  13. But I have little kids!

    Oh ! How great to work 8-5 five days a week with HOLIDAYS and weekends off
  14. Just had an emotional breakdown at work.

    I think meltdowns and losing it are two different issues. If I were out of control, was unable to get myself back in control, I would be on the phone with a visit to my m.d. and maybe looking...
  15. San Marcos

    If you were in San Marcos this month, you'd be having a great time at Octoberfest....it is one heck of a bash !! Lotsa German and Chezk (?) descendents in the area...great german restaurants. And...
  16. Nurses Tooooo!

    More than ever, doctors have too many patients to care for. If we nurses do not communicate the patients status and needs to the doctors, the doctors will never know. I leave notes taped onto the...
  17. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    Who took care of these kinds of patients 30 years ago before they had home health
  18. How Rude!!!

    I read an article in this mornings newspaper,, Sunday a.m.,, that said doctors are the highest paid profession in the U.S. Think about it. Hospitals pay nurses. The U. S. Treasury pays doctors...
  19. How Rude!!!

    I mighta said " EXCUSE ME !! " (but NOT while he was cutting my hair ! :)
  20. How Rude!!!

    The operative words in his conversation were....""I can't believe I am putting her through college.............."" He was clipping and thinking about the hair cut and rattling on. He was angling...
  21. How Rude!!!

    I wouldn't have taken it personally. I doubt he meant to insult you or any nurses. What I am hearing is a dad who is bursting with pride in his daughter, one who recognizes her special and...
  22. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    When doctors kill patients, who complains? Who is to say the sedative killed him?? Terminally and critically ill.... .I've seen phenergan slow their respirations.....to a respiratory arrest. They...
  23. Plus you will learn the
  24. titrating drips and hemodynamics

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  25. What is Aorta Dissection?

    Thanks for the post and great replies. I love to learn on this BB. So easy, compared to a book . and doing one's own research. So much better to hear it from experienced nurses in the trenches....