Ms.Hobbes

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  1. Advice on hospice social worker role

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well when I worked in home health or even in the hospital I would even ask them if they wanted the family members in the room during the more revealing assessments. It is common courtesy, sounds like...

  2. Advice on hospice social worker role

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That was my question also. How can a nursing supervisor not recognize and support standard of practice, scope of work, etc. When I worked in home health and filled in for our hospice nurses we never...

  3. How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

  4. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Ms.Hobbes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am actually in an RN-BSN and trust me if I were to do it over again I would of just shot for the BSN in the first place, but life situation did not allow it. I feel though my experience as a nurse...

  5. DTaP in ER?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to wizap's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am sorry I just have to chime in here and say that the shot you are actually talking about is Tdap, otherwise known as tetorifice, diptheria, acellular pertussis vaccine. Dtap is given to...

  6. Breastfeeding moms who work on busy units

    Ms.Hobbes replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work they have actually set up a room for our breastfeeding mom's who pump, even make available a very powerful double pump to use ( if you don't have one available), you just have to bring...

  7. Conflicted over starting INH

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work for the public health department here in N. California as a PHN. Our TB patients have to take there TB meds under Direct observational therapy, this includes our latent TB infections, and if...

  8. Nurses' Unions

    Ms.Hobbes replied to nursemike's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "i'de also like to see that staunch nonunion member out their fighting for better legislation for better and safer care. if more of you stood up for what was right for every patient out there, you...

  9. What can I do as an RN that is less labor intensive?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to debannprice's topic in General Nursing

    Most definitely keep going to school and get your BSN...case management, public health, qualtiy assurance would keep you from standing on your feet for long periods of time. Working in a hospital...

  10. Polar Care Question

    Ms.Hobbes replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Orthopedic

    In my experience with Polar Cares...we used a lot in the surgery center that I worked at, was that they typically needed to have new ice and water at least every six hours. We always instructed our...

  11. Childcare costs

    Ms.Hobbes replied to military spouse's topic in General Nursing

    For my four year old I pay per day- 25 dollars...more expensive for the younger kids. Check with where you are going to take your child to make sure they have a drop off capability because someplaces...

  12. the period that will not end

    Ms.Hobbes replied to endlesssummer1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How I understand it....is that the reason your glucose is still normal is because your hyper production of insulin so far is forcing the cells to take the insulin, but over time the cells will become...

  13. the period that will not end

    Ms.Hobbes replied to endlesssummer1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Lisa- Sometimes women that have polycystic ovarian disease, one of the symptoms is insulin resistance and the treatment is metformin....I don't know if that is what the doctor is thinking. Metformin...

  14. the period that will not end

    Ms.Hobbes replied to endlesssummer1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I actually have had off and on severe periods since my son was born four years ago. Recently my doctor recommended taking two Midol and two Ibuprofen every six hours, that has really helped the...

  15. new nurse and im already needing time off(long) sorry

    Ms.Hobbes replied to NurseNicoleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nicole, I know it is hard to be new and have something like this arise, but your health and well being must come first. It would be different if you were just calling in frequently sick, but you...

  16. A Dear Abbey letter. What is your take?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    I would be interested to know where his incision was...I try not to expose a pt. to much and then say I am going to take a look at the incision. The wife though must be somewhat uptight to be so...

  17. newbie here, am i too old?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to tripnwithdaisy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good luck to you! It is never to late to pursue your further education. 35 most definitley is not too old. I know of many people older than that went back to school or switched careers. Your kids...

  18. 9 mo. old anemic breastfed. What foods?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Agnus's topic in Pediatric

    Most babies get mildy anemic - I wouldn't worry. She is seeing a doctor and no doctor I know is "led" around by a patient. If the baby is meeting growth expectations, the baby is probably fine....

  19. Children and career?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree with stevielynn and smiling blue eyes. Reliable childcare and working especially full time can be difficult. I think it is even harder when they are litte. My husband and I have...

  20. How old is too old?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to missninaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Miss Jen- I have a friend who is in early 50's finishing up the nursing program. She decided after raising her three kids she wanted to go back to school and become a nurse. I don't think there...

  21. Surgicenters

    Ms.Hobbes replied to Pam RN's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked at an outpatient surgery center for almost three years and yes, I do have to say the environment is less stressful. Our surgeries consist of orthopedic, general, gynecological,...

  22. Breastfeeding questions

    Ms.Hobbes replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No Crumping- I don't think lil peanut meant that as long as both child and mother are agreeable to it they will breast feed till they are 8. Most toddlers wean between 2 and 4 and to those parents it...

  23. Breastfeeding questions

    Ms.Hobbes replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I nursed my daughter till she was almost two and my son tillhe was 3 and a half, he called it "ish, ish". A mother doesn't necesarily plan how long she is going to nurse the child but as long as both...

  24. Who wears gloves when starting an IV?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Small gloves are great for being able to feel everything easier. I have been a nurse for eleven years and have always worn gloves, but I work with a fellow nurse who has been a nurse bit longer and...

  25. Catheterization? Do you remember your 1st time?

    Ms.Hobbes replied to twinbee25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had to think about this one it has been twelve years since I placed my first foldy catheter. It was a woman who had bilateral knee replacements, definitely wouldn't recommend a patient like that...