gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

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  1. Femoral Sticks In Scope Of Practice For Rn????????

    gypsyatheart replied to Learning RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, check with the BON of your state. As an FYI, arterial sticks in general are fine. But, again, check with your

  2. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    gypsyatheart replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you've gotten a lot of good answers here....maybe now you could define exactly what you mean....give us some insight as to your question.... Personally, I think a good nurse is a "patient...

  3. Resignation

    gypsyatheart replied to prettypaws's topic in General Nursing

    I would do what's best for myself and my family. Two weeks notice is quite sufficient. I do know that managers/administrators are expected to give a 4 week notice. I think they're just trying to hold...

  4. Doctor in your next life?

    gypsyatheart replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    No...if I had wanted to be a doc, I would've gone to med school in this

  5. I Graduated Today 5/29

    gypsyatheart replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    WoooHooooo! Good for you! Party time!! Congratulations! Don't worry, once you start working, your life will take on a whole new dimension...how exciting!

  6. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    gypsyatheart replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    Very good post, Kate. You put your finger on what I was

  7. "Not using terbutaline anymore"

    gypsyatheart replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    EXACTLY!! PTL in an otherwise healthy mom and a sick pre-eclamptic are two very different things. I don't empathize with these women at all. They are giving no regard to their baby. Unfortunately not...

  8. What are your thoughts?

    gypsyatheart replied to eirthjona's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We utilize LDRP's sounding very similar to those in the article. All of our LDRP's have jacuzzi tubs and rockers, a sofa that folds out into a bed, armoires that have drawers and TV's, etc. Very...

  9. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    gypsyatheart replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent post, Deb. ITA Unfortunately, and not to "stir the pot"....it seems whenever men become more involved in anything....they want to take over, run it, rule it.....give it "credibility". And...

  10. "Not using terbutaline anymore"

    gypsyatheart replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are still using both terb and MgSo4. This is one of those "brilliant" patients that need a tour of the

  11. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    gypsyatheart replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification...your original post was clear as mud!!! :chuckle So there were two completely unrelated incidents....hmmmmm. Well, on to greener pastures for you, I hope. Good luck!...

  12. Changing needles prior IM injection

    gypsyatheart replied to sharon holcombe's topic in General Nursing

    Just another voice to chime in here...yes,yes, yes, you always change the needle after drawing up your med for the reasons already presented. Not to sound harsh but that is Nursing 101....any...

  13. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    gypsyatheart replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    No need for defensiveness Redd, you asked a question, got some answers.... Personally, I have never heard that phrase..."we need more male nurses...."; ever, in about 14-15 yrs of working in...

  14. Working hours

    gypsyatheart replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    If you're in nursing school and worrying about the shifts you'll be working, there are usually a variety of jobs offerring different shifts. The most common, of course, is the 7a-7p, 7p-7a shift....

  15. Should nurses go back to wearing all white?

    gypsyatheart replied to stbernardclub's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhmmmm, in a word, NO! I can not even imagine wearing white to work! The last thing I need to be worrying about is how my white uniform looks after getting splashed w/some body fluid! Or after...

  16. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    gypsyatheart replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, don't mean to sound dense, but, are you the one who actually got fired? Or are there 2 completely unrelated incidents going on here? The incident w/another nurse and the BS, and you getting...

  17. Drug Testing

    gypsyatheart replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, every single nursing job I've had...and that runs the course over the last 12-13

  18. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

    gypsyatheart replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome, awesome post, moia! I mean really, isn't this what it's all about?? Student nurses would run screaming from the room if they knew the real truth of the matter/the "reality" of nursing! Well,...

  19. Introducing myself

    gypsyatheart replied to lmorganmoore's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome Lynda, and good for you! Keep us posted on how school is going,

  20. Law information about Nursing?

    gypsyatheart replied to Curious23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Leslie. Plus there is a lot of missing info here. Who hired the nurse? Who made the agreement with her? Is there a signed contract or a verbal agreement? If so, again, who made these...

  21. have you had an abortion?

    gypsyatheart replied to cutecat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your post is quite harsh. If you are uncomfortable with this topic I suggest you move on. I have no problem discussing this issue with the

  22. have you had an abortion?

    gypsyatheart replied to cutecat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can only offer you support and prayers. :) This is a very personal decision. It really doesn't matter how many other people have had one or not. Ultimately, this is a decision you and you alone must...

  23. IM Vitamin K & filter needles

    gypsyatheart replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use filter straws as well. In the past when filter needles/straws weren't available, I would break open the ampule, withdraw med w/larger guage needle, then transfer new needle onto syringe. Not...

  24. From NICU TO NICU...

    gypsyatheart replied to rn4booboo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations! Welcome to NICU nursing...it is

  25. Will Someone Please Explain to Me...

    gypsyatheart replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiki....Excellent response!!! Thank