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gypsyatheart

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  1. Scripting: Yea or Nay?

    gypsyatheart replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Nay", I do not use scripting; and after looking at this link, I too, would run, not walk from any hospital that expected me to participate in this "Stepford Nurse" scenario! As a professional, I do...

  2. Boneheaded Nursing: A Cautionary Tale

    gypsyatheart replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! how sad is that, and could've been prevented probably....what is with these docs??? We had a close call last week w/one of our pre-termers, PPROM, barely missed delivering her 27 wkr in the bed...

  3. Boneheaded Nursing: A Cautionary Tale

    gypsyatheart replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    What a situation! I hate walking onto messes not addressed by previous shifts! Sounds like both the previous shift and the doc dropped the ball on this one....I mean the doc just assessed him and...

  4. Any high risk antepartum nurses out there

    gypsyatheart replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Welcome! I'm an L&D nurse, but do get pulled to our high risk antepartum unit occassionally. I don't mind the antepartums, however this floor also takes post partum/couplet care overflow. Now that...

  5. Substandard Healthcare d/t high Patient to nurse ratios

    gypsyatheart replied to shandy84's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your letter made me absolutely sick to my stomach! Because I know that this is really truly happenning out there! I only wish the public could see this, know this! Now wouldn't that be the...

  6. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    gypsyatheart replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, I guess I'm a little confused here, shodobe..... I don't understand how you can question that there is, indeed, a very large responsibility when scrubbing? I know I wouldn't feel comfortable...

  7. Any RN's....can I have some help here???

    gypsyatheart replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mind sharing what online program you are in? Thanks a lot and good

  8. Postpartum pain management

    gypsyatheart replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use a self administration med pack also, I'm not a big fan of it, myself. Many times I find the pt is not really educated as they should be, so many never even open their pack! And I also...

  9. Oakland Kaiser or Alta Bates in Berkeley, Ca?

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone work at either of these two hospitals? Or have any info about them? (I'm specifically interested in their L&D units). If you had a choice which hospital would you work at, and why?...

  10. Quick question on cerclage management....

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your reply. I am glad everything worked out well for you! I have been working high risk PSCU in addition to L&D lately....hoping for thoughts from other high risk OB nurses.... We...

  11. Quick question on cerclage management....

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! I have been MIA for a couple of mos d/t re-location, etc, etc. Started a new job, in a military hospital working hi-risk L&D, however I float occasionally to...

  12. Anybody work for Lifemasters?

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    Hi everyone. Lifemasters has opened offices here and is having an open house tomorrow. They do disease management/triage from the office. I'm curious if anyone has any knowledge of this company?...

  13. What do you guys think of this???

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Travel

    OK, I've been looking, for over a month for a travel position. Have spoken w/lots of recruiters, been doing lots of research. My search was narrowed down to a few good "potentials". Well, funny, one...

  14. Question about discontinuing life support

    gypsyatheart replied to CarrieRN2006's topic in General Nursing

    I have no words of wisdom for you, just want to say how sorry I am to hear of your grandfather's passing. It is indeed a difficult time for all. My prayers are with you and your

  15. A curious question about naming babies! :)

    gypsyatheart replied to flashpoint's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is indeed incredible what people come up with to name their kids. I have seen some bizarre, off the wall spellings and names. I do the same and usually ask the parents to spell the name for me, so...

  16. does hypoxia hurt

    gypsyatheart replied to likeminz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can not even imagine working in NICU without orientation! That is not only unsafe for your patients, but you are jeopardizing your license! As you can see, there are many things to learn in NICU....

  17. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    gypsyatheart replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have to agree with you here, I don't appreciate it when either gender starts cussing at work. Although, come to think of it, this really isn't a problem where I work. Can't say I've had to deal with...

  18. A sad and unexpected loss...

    gypsyatheart replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add my thoughts....tell you how sorry I am, life is so short, it is so sad when we face these unexpected losses.

  19. Oakland Kaiser or Alta Bates in Berkeley, Ca?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info...I have since learned that this place has a pretty bad rep, so I'll be staying away from there! Where do you work at UCSF? That's another place I'm interested

  20. Sweetheart Deal

    gypsyatheart replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Cool! Those are my kind hours!

  21. refusal of assignment

    gypsyatheart replied to anurse4life's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm glad you are happy with this outcome, but, if it were me, I would be finding another job in a New York minute! In essence, by "punishing" you, and you accepting it, it's like an admission of...

  22. Babies we'll never forget

    gypsyatheart replied to BlueYYsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How wonderful that you were part of this little one's life. I'm glad you were there with love, support and caring. Our job is so hard sometimes, yet often we are the only ones bringing love to these...

  23. What do you guys think of this???

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the feedback, you guys! I was notified today (by the recruiter) that I was going to be "banned" from working at this particular hospital system for supposedly backing out of this contract....

  24. Do you sign out breast milk?

    gypsyatheart replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have to "check" our MBM w/another nurse, before we put it in the syringe or volufeeder, or whatever. No signing...kinda like the honor system, I guess. But we all do it. LOL! ALL meds have to be...

  25. Feeling guilty and mad at the same time

    gypsyatheart replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    There is no reason to let this bother you anymore. You have to understand, this is just part of nursing/working in a hospital! There are always going to be call-off's, vacations, etc. It is the...