webbiedebbie

webbiedebbie

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  1. want your opinion

    webbiedebbie replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Re: response of "Don't include ideas of improving department and manager feels you feel she is mismanaging her department". Why do managers feel threatened by a statement that we have some ideas. Why...

  2. Nursing issues that need change

    webbiedebbie replied to efy2178's topic in General Nursing

    Managers who don't listen or work with you. They are part of the team too. Administration who have not walked in our shoes every day. Some may be RN's who only have "book learning" and have not...

  3. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    webbiedebbie replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here is one reason why...I just found out that a CNA where I work is making $11.00/hr! Granted, she has worked there many years and plans to retire next year. I am happy she makes that much....

  4. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    webbiedebbie posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    this is the only hospital that i have worked at that does abortions. we don't really have guidelines. is there a "legal" gestational age? the 15 year-old pt is healthy...but i guess her age is the...

  5. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    webbiedebbie replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Cervidil was inserted by physician. We medicate for pain. If she doesn't deliver by 0600, then we start Pit ("Hang 10"). Again, we give pain meds. Then we wait...comfort...etc. Sometimes, they...

  6. Weeks pregnant and abortion?

    webbiedebbie replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you kids-r-fun...I wasn't wanting to start a debate on this. 1. I do not agree that abortion is right. 2. This is part of my job. 3. I need to know how "safe" I am in participating in this...

  7. What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

    webbiedebbie replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2 hospitals. Nothing from one and a 20 pound turkey from the other. Oh, and with the turkey, we got a free "turkey dinner" on Tuesday

  8. Let the controversy begin.

    webbiedebbie replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    We have a few "Medac" and "Urgent Care Centers" where I live. They keep medical records on you and advertise that no appointment is needed. I have used them a few times. However, they are operating...

  9. OK, who's working this Thanksgiving?

    webbiedebbie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have to work tonight, which means I'll get off tomorrow morning at 0730, drive for one hour, then fall into bed til I don't know when. Thank goodness, hubby like to cook Thanksgiving dinner! Hope...

  10. what color are you as a nurse

    webbiedebbie replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all of the above, which would make me brown (full of you-know-what) which was not a choice. I have my good nights and my bad

  11. timing of newborn bath

    webbiedebbie replied to kyobnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I recently attended a breastfeeding seminar where they stated that the hands should not be washed on the infant if they are going to breastfeed during the first hour. While I don't fully understand...

  12. Want to know positive and negative feedbacks about working in Maternity Unit

    webbiedebbie replied to inna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A lot of other units think we have it easy. I'd like to see them walk in my shoes once in awhile. And, I have total respect for what they do...I don't think I could walk in their

  13. travel companies

    webbiedebbie replied to CRHSrn's topic in Travel

    Have you checked out Delphiforums? Also, Ultimatenurse.com has a board where you can rate a travel

  14. How Much Experience for Charge Nurse

    webbiedebbie replied to CarVsTree's topic in Cardiac

    Shoot, in PP where I work, any RN can be the charge nurse after completing orientation. It is divided up among staff (assigned by the scheduler). Go

  15. hmmmm...kinda makes ya wonder....

    webbiedebbie replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the meaning...just not the way it is

  16. A Good Nurse died Monday

    webbiedebbie replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You were very lucky to have known her. My prayers to you and her

  17. HELP!! I was accepted to 2 LVN programs!

    webbiedebbie replied to kdgiles's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't tell you either way, as I don't know about those two programs. I would suggest that you physically write down all of the pros and cons of each and that should help you in making a decision....

  18. Please Help!!!!!!

    webbiedebbie replied to Brittneesher's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Brit...I'm sure you could find a lot of answers to your questions just from reading other threads on the board. I am sure that most jobs entail dissatisfaction anywhere you go. Mostly it is...

  19. Wanting to work L&D

    webbiedebbie replied to luvbbs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Stacey! I was 30 when I started nursing school at a Community College for ADN. After completing the courses, I was hired immediately in a L&D unit and received excellent training. It can be...

  20. Help Me

    webbiedebbie replied to colleenee2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I started in Outpatient Billing. I was able to take a Medical Terminology Course offered by the hospital. Yes, indeed, this was an excellent way to get into a medical career. I started an LPN...

  21. transferring vaginal deliveries to postpartum/gyn unit

    webbiedebbie replied to StrongRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work a PP/GYN/antepartum unit. We have received moms who had not voided in L&D, but are able to walk to the bathroom and try. If bladder is not distended, she can be transferred as long as she...

  22. why no responses to my post

    webbiedebbie replied to cathytoday's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry no one replied to your prior post. Seems we get a lot of the same ones. I usually zero in on the topics that interest me. I will try to be a little more sensitive in the future. Nursing...

  23. Possible to transition to L&D from PP?

    webbiedebbie replied to mandykatrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk to your manager. Let her know you are very interested in L&D. I worked as a unit secretary in L&D at one time. Before I graduated, I spoke to the manager. She remembered me and how...

  24. Anyone sick of working weekends????

    webbiedebbie replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I work 7P-7A, the weekend is considered Fri and Sat. It is easier for me to work Sat and Sun. If I worked Fri and Sat, Sunday would NOT really be a day off for me because I...

  25. Ode to a Labor and Delivery Nurse...

    webbiedebbie replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are many, I know, who have walked in her