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  1. Do Lpns's really get treated badly?

    littlepeach replied to nrl04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Rare to get an l&d job with a lpn license. But, we treat our lpn's with the upmost respect. The lpn program is more skills driven while the rn program is more pathophys. Our lpn's are priceless. I...

  2. Fly on the Wall

    littlepeach replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Man, there have been soooo many times I wanted to go home and kick the dog (cats, husband, kids! Ha!) I just go in and say "Mommy needs a bath....ALONE" That is the time I need to let go. The tub has...

  3. Feeling overwhelmed!!!

    littlepeach replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like any new nurse! Sweetie you will be fine!. Although it does concern me that you have never assisted with a code before. Sounds like you managed. May be need to talk with charge nurse or...

  4. Bizzare

    littlepeach replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A long time ago I had a Daddy that was running between the labor room of his wife and the labor room of his girlfriend. The weird thing was that everybody seemed okay with the situation. Nothing...

  5. Tired of being asked to work extra...

    littlepeach replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Just say NO! Don't let them make you feel guilty about it. Enslavery is not in your job description. And if all else fails, just tell them you've been drinking! Works every

  6. When will hospitals "go green"?

    littlepeach replied to itsmycalling's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck! I had to go through an act of congress just to get aluminum can recycle bins in the cafeteria. I was told that going green "costs too

  7. Moving to Savannah

    littlepeach replied to cribtales's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I live in rural south GA. We send all of our critical kids to Backus. (Memorial ). Busy folks. Great NICU. They get a bulk of the transfers. I am sure they'd have a job opening. Good Luck and welcome...

  8. When a Baby dies....

    littlepeach replied to Anonymous2013's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think you can ever be emotionally prepared for it. One of the biggest parts of bereavement care is conserving memories. handprints, footprints, lip prints, hand/foot molds, lock of hair,...

  9. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    littlepeach replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We wait at least two hours after birth. The baby has to be warm and clinically stable. This lets the vernix soak in. This is for c-sections and vag deliveres. We let the parents have bonding time and...

  10. What are your thoughts on Disney or AIDET "customer service" training?

    littlepeach replied to marie-francoise's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A- acknowledge I-introduce D-duration E-explanation T-thank

  11. What are your thoughts on Disney or AIDET "customer service" training?

    littlepeach replied to marie-francoise's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    AIDET is a fake approach to customer service. While yes, I want to treat my patients and families with respect; the manner at which we are being told to do so is superficial. And, the patients also...

  12. Baby Brain?

    littlepeach replied to BlearnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With my last pregnancy I worked night shift. I was in my car in the driveway and couldn't remember if I was getting in my car and going to work, or just pulled up and was coming home. Someone should...

  13. I am ready to quit...

    littlepeach replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bad things happen to good people. At least you are gaining a great deal of experience. Reevaluate things and consider your patients to be lucky to have you as a nurse. Hang in

  14. New to OB setting

    littlepeach replied to musicfae's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have gotten yourself into an adventure. That is the great thing about this profession. You don't necessarily have to change careers, just specialties. Good luck and enjoy the ride. I am sure your...

  15. Elitist Attitude?

    littlepeach replied to Neo_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been very guilty of being overprotective. I see these kids as mine until they are discharged. Whenever somebody else comes in the unit and starts asking questions about this baby, or that baby,...

  16. baby with labetolol reaction

    littlepeach replied to littlepeach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for the article. I had no clue, and apparently neither did my pediatrician. I will know to look for this in the

  17. baby with labetolol reaction

    littlepeach posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had a full-term baby that despite IVF of D10 would not maintain a glucose >50%. Symptomatic with tremors. Great formula feeder Q4 hours at least 30 ml's. Transported out and was dx with having...

  18. Old textbooks

    littlepeach replied to ahsweeney's topic in General Nursing

    I finally cleared my shelf after 10 years and used them for

  19. How do you feel about taking pictures with your patients?

    littlepeach replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pictures Are A Part Of The Birthing Experience. If You Don't Like It, Choose Another Area Of Nursing. This Is A Special Moment In Their Lives, It's Just Another Day At Work For You. They Want To...

  20. Will I ever see the light of day?

    littlepeach replied to cathiep's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It took me 6 years to get my day-shift job. Always a wait in our neck of the woods. Some of our day-shifters are passed retirement age and still don't want to retire. Gotta love their

  21. Multiples for Media Attention and Community Help?

    littlepeach replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too am a Kate fan. Her organization is admirable. She can be a little nutty sometimes, but I also see a real love in that family. That being said, I am tired to people having multiples and expecting...

  22. Drinks in the nurses station...

    littlepeach replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    We are lucky enough to have a small kitchen area actually in our nursery. We eat in there, but we are allowed to have drinks in our work area as long as they are covered. No problems. Came up one time...

  23. Icky Situation

    littlepeach posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was changing an icky diaper this morning when my baby propelled projectile liquid poop out of his crib and into another baby's crib! The other baby was crying until he got slimed all over his face...

  24. low census?

    littlepeach posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anyone else experiencing an unbelievable low census? I thought we had a nursing shortage. We are laying off staff left and right. I know people are still conceiving, so what gives? South Georgia has...

  25. Please! i need your expertise on this.

    littlepeach replied to mctina_20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our babies get cbc's and blood cultures if mom's abx had not been infused for at least 4 hours, and depending on the cbc and I:T, we many times go ahead and treat our kids before the culture returns....