gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

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  1. CNA Question

    gypsyatheart replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you on this one, I never heard or thought that (some) CNA's felt like

  2. CNA Question

    gypsyatheart replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK this thread really is getting ridiculous now. While I sympathize w/some of the aides who have posted, the bottom line is.....unlicensed assistive personnel (aide, tech, cna, lna, na, nursing...

  3. CNA Question

    gypsyatheart replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel bad for you, I can literally feel your frustration when reading your posts. It sounds like you are in a pretty bad situation. I know what you mean. I worked for several years as a pt care...

  4. CNA Question

    gypsyatheart replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to your question tyler, LPN's and RN's are nurses. Period. CNA's, nursing assistant, nurse's aides, aides, unlicensed assistive personell, pt care techs, what ever title they are...

  5. Grumpy Charge Nurse!!!!

    gypsyatheart replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I still would not go back there, at least not as registry. If you are interested in the facility overall, perhaps check out a different unit? It has to say something that your agency is referring to...

  6. Patient Complaints

    gypsyatheart replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not exactly sure what the patient was asking you to do, but if she was up walking around and saw you going into another patients room w/your hands full, it must've been obvious along w/your...

  7. Judgements about big families

    gypsyatheart replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. This statement proves you truly have no clue as to the professional world of medicine...I am ROFLMAO at the "trained physician w/more experience than a nurse" bit! :rotfl: Good one! :icon_roll 2....

  8. Do you work overtime?

    gypsyatheart replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I have no desire to do any OT! The 3 12's/wk I work now are more than enough, thank you. And yes, I could probably work every day of the week if I wanted to,but why? You have to be careful w/OT, it's...

  9. They didn't teach me this in nursing school and I could have killed someone!

    gypsyatheart replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I have said it before and I'll say it again, once you graduate nursing school and pass boards....all that means is you are now ready to learn how to be a nurse. Nursing school teaches you all the...

  10. A Happy Announcement

    gypsyatheart replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations!!! It sounds like you had a wonderful birthing experience. I'm happy all is well!

  11. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    gypsyatheart replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Deb, Your post really moved me, you are awesome! You really are a nurse that goes "the extra mile" for her pt's. I used to be able to do stuff like that when I worked in Peds Triage....your post...

  12. About to give up on being a nurse

    gypsyatheart replied to Lorel's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree, I was a little worried for her thinking maybe the husband saw this thread....hopefully she'll come back, at least let us know that she is OK. Maybe she wasn't expecting such a huge...

  13. Next PRN dose on Bridge. Do you have a window?

    gypsyatheart replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like your problem is more w/the system your'e using than when to give a med, right? I mean, say if you have Percocet given 0700, not due til 1100, obviously you are not going to give it at...

  14. Do nurses find these useful

    gypsyatheart replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    That's good info, SBE, I have a PDA, don't use it much....though I should and would like to. You've given me some good ideas as how to utilize it better! Do you have any favorite "programs" in yours?...

  15. what else can I do?

    gypsyatheart replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I'm trying to get a handle on what the problem is here.... How long have you been an RN? You say that you've "been in several places"....I guess that means you've had several different nursing...

  16. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    gypsyatheart replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Well at least the sheets have been washed and bleached....the pillows, I agree I think that is so gross! Also, I've noticed lately that some of our bp cuffs are downright disgusting...they smell...

  17. 12 hr. shifts vs. 8 hr. shifts.

    gypsyatheart replied to jamerss's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it really depends on you and your needs. Your likes and dislikes. I have done every conceivable shift over the years, depending on the needs of my family at that moment. That's what's great...

  18. nurse/active labor pt. ratios

    gypsyatheart replied to labornicurn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have routinely been assigned 2 actively laboring pts. Do I like it, no, of course not, but if you complain, all you're gonna get is "that is the standard of care". That's amazing that you have...

  19. Expecting RN- Would like suggestions

    gypsyatheart replied to expectant's topic in Ob/Gyn

  20. Expecting RN- Would like suggestions

    gypsyatheart replied to expectant's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Welcome, and congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a L&D/NICU nurse, practicing for about 12-13 yrs now. I think your questions are great and make sense. You're on the right track w/your...

  21. Obstetric fistula--an epidemic in Ethiopia

    gypsyatheart replied to stevierae's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for posting this, it is truly sad, I spent some time going through this site. How blessed we are to live in a country where this is virtually non-existent. It is crazy that here we worry about...

  22. "Natural" birth

    gypsyatheart replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, Mr. Jzberger, I think you have me all wrong...it was one of your 1st posts saying this: "For those who want that "natural" experience, more power to them. But, please, stay at home and have the...

  23. man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    gypsyatheart replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So true, so very

  24. "Natural" birth

    gypsyatheart replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Geez, what a bad attitude you have, believe it or not, anesthesia's presence is not always required to have a baby, and yes, many, many women labor and deliver successfully w/out the use of...

  25. I'm so upset! (warning-long)

    gypsyatheart replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody posted on here, "the grass is not always greener...on the other side....", well, all I can say to the OP is: Oh yes it is. I firmly believe in nursing creating it's own voice and having it...