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  1. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    igloorn93 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I Believe I mentioned that thought myself a few days (or nights ago!) He was married to her and presumably knew her wishes and spouses quite often know things about their in-laws that the in-laws...

  2. Advice needed - Should he be fired?

    igloorn93 replied to melissa_rn's topic in Nurse Management

    I have been in your shoes. You need to contact your DON and your HR supervisor and request a meeting and have all of your documentation ready. Present it to them and then follow their recomendations....

  3. North Carolina Roll Call

    igloorn93 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi all. I'm new to NC, having relocated from the deep south. I live and work in the triad area. Really like the area. Have transferred depts at work and now like work as well!!!!! Nice to meet y'all....

  4. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    igloorn93 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't the government interfere enough in our lives already? If Terri didn't want her husband to speak for her she should have had a power of attny stating that her parents were to make decisions for...

  5. Fastaff

    igloorn93 replied to Mantibob's topic in Travel

    I have been there (to Delphi forums) and haven't been able to figure out how it works.

  6. Full Time Night Shift

    igloorn93 replied to RNKitty's topic in General Nursing

    I did total nights for 6 years and loved it. I however worked 7 12 hour nights in a row and then was off for 7 days/nights in a row. It was awsome. Personally I can't imagine working nights any other...

  7. Addendum to BEWARE!

    igloorn93 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Travel

    Debbie: I am curious as to which agency you are with. I'm thinking about traveling and would like to know who is great and who is not so great. If you don't want to post the name of the agency (Which...

  8. Baby wipes?

    igloorn93 replied to cnsqdb's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My baby is 2 months old and there were wet wipes in the baby cart but they were some generic brand...but they didn't have a scent to them and were gentle. When we got home I used the huggies newborn...

  9. Gross bodily functions driving me crazy

    igloorn93 replied to etmx5313's topic in General Nursing

    Definately go and see your doctor...I have IBS and it is treatable, but only a doc can diagnose it. A few things that can help until you see one are to avoid caffiene!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a major major...

  10. pregnant

    igloorn93 replied to mbelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there. I don't know the answer to your question but I do have a suggestion. Call your local pharmacy (Eckards etc.) and ask to speak to the pharmacist. I also strongly encourage you to be upfront...

  11. Geodon-----underdosing?

    igloorn93 replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I have no use for PO Geodon as I have never seen it work...even in high doses. Never knew it came in IM. Would be curious to see how that would work with my

  12. Question about rectal exam

    igloorn93 replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmmmmmmm I have never had a rectal exam as part of my annanual gyn. exam. Have never even heard of a rectal exam being a part of it. I've had rectal exams done as part of my workup before a...

  13. My First "Bad" Baby!!

    igloorn93 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Way to go!!!!!!!!!

  14. 7 on 7 off schedule

    igloorn93 replied to MRG™'s topic in General Nursing

    Dave, I have to agree with you. I did 7 on 7 off 12 hour shifts for 81/2 years and LOVED IT! I took an interim postion that changed my schedule to a Monday to Friday 8a-5p. I HATE it. I'm getting...

  15. Fun THings to Do at Work

    igloorn93 replied to Puddin' Cheeks's topic in General Nursing

    Pot luck once a month or so is a great morale booster. Costs virtually nothing and when you get your senior leadership for your department to participate it's great. A very relaxed time for all. Also,...

  16. The Circumcision Discussion

    igloorn93 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursee, I don't know where you are getting your figures from, but you should double check them before you involve a whole country. You stated that Canada was one of the countries mostly intact. In my...

  17. How many of you married doctors?

    igloorn93 replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to point it out, but marrying someone or dating them just because they are a doctor is doomed to fail. How about looking for a great person? Sure if you wound up marrying someone with money etc...

  18. LPN with Battery Charge on Criminal Record-Help

    igloorn93 replied to 14yearLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Jim, until you have walked a mile in her shoes, please keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. She stated very clearly in her message that she didn't want any flames etc. She just wanted advice...

  19. Artificial Fingernails

    igloorn93 replied to Stillanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, our hospital has a policy of no artificial nails for anyone who comes into contact with patients or patient related materials. i.e. Patient charts etc. Basically no-one is allowed to wear the...

  20. Gyn, tampon ?

    igloorn93 replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The slimfits are by platex and come with a slender plastic applicator. I never like the OB kind as I always had trouble getting them in. (Too dry). I have used tampons since the second day of my very...

  21. How long does report take?

    igloorn93 replied to RNnites's topic in General Nursing

    We have a report sheet that the off going shift fills out prior to the arrival of the on coming shift. It is mostly a fill in the blanks sheet (Lots of promts so you don't forget the important stuff),...

  22. nurses as battered women

    igloorn93 replied to O'Rose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My heart goes out to you. I too was in an abusive marriage. My fingers are still crossed as my divorce isn't final yet. I hope to get out easier than you. I am pleased by the responses you have...

  23. Bad Eyesight

    igloorn93 replied to military wife's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of those nurses who started out with 20/20 eyesight, and partway into my first year of nursing school had to get glasses as I couldn't see what I was suppossed to be studying!!! Have been...

  24. Faking It

    igloorn93 replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in ICU on nights years ago, we had a run of attempted OD's. We had decided to write a book "Suicide... the right way to do it". People who take 15 tylenol and then complain with the...

  25. Songs that you can relate to nursing.

    igloorn93 replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    "Another one bites the dust" When an A&D patients signs out AMA, and also, AfroMan's "Becasue I got high". Makes me think of my patients all the