gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

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  1. Are NMs privy to their staff's hourly wage?

    gypsyatheart replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I have to say I LOVE the hat, hadn't noticed it before, but totally LOVE it!!! OK back to the discussion...

  2. Are NMs privy to their staff's hourly wage?

    gypsyatheart replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere I've ever worked, the NM not only knew my hourly rate, but she was the one who determined it as well. Sometimes, HR has a "grid" that they go by, but certainly the NM knows this info. This is...

  3. Discarded babies

    gypsyatheart replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, what this mother did to her baby is truly heinous, any time a parent injures and/or kills a baby it is a terrible thing. Like when Susan Smith drove her children into the lake so she could run...

  4. Discarded babies

    gypsyatheart replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Uh...OK, you are scary! So you think any woman who chooses abortion is a "garden variety psychopath"... And you are a nurse? :eek: Scary, very

  5. What the diffrence between a Nurse and Pharmacist

    gypsyatheart replied to Omegaqueen112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you asking what the diference is in the educational requirements/courseload? Or are you asking what is the actual difference between a pharmacist and an RN? If it's just the courses they take,...

  6. anyone know about strawberry hemangiomas?

    gypsyatheart replied to nursechick182's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW! NICU Nurse...What a great post...thanks for the material, I definitely learned a lot from

  7. A Good Nurse.....

    gypsyatheart replied to hartsbur's topic in General Nursing

    I think probably one of the best assetts you could have as a nurse period, is to be organized. Then, flexibility, patience and an optimistic countenance certainly

  8. Desperately need help

    gypsyatheart replied to Nurse Pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I am so sorry this is happenning to you. I see stories like this and they truly scare me...where I work, everything is done via handhelds, Pyxis, computer charting, etc... I wonder if it's really...

  9. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have so hit the nail on the head! Why don't we talk about the father's more? Why aren't they held 100% accountable for THEIR actions??? Maybe it's b/k so many of them do the disappearing act when...

  10. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly!!! Also, call me myopic, but, I personally can not look at a bunch of maggots and compare that to humans....sorry...that's like comparing oranges and apples or, hmmm, two different species......

  11. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    \ OK, I have to respond here, and I'm really not trying to be rude, but COME ON! Now we're comparing maggots to HUMANS??!! And I believe the young lady you were responding to stated that she is only...

  12. I'd Like to Introduce Myself

    gypsyatheart replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Susan...Welcome to the boards....watch out though, you truly do get "addicted". LOL

  13. Ghostly experiences??

    gypsyatheart replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! Yuou really had me going there for a minute!!

  14. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand what you're saying about partial birth abortions in relation to fetal anomalies. I do. You're right, it is horrible. But please try and keep in mind that this is an awful situation for...

  15. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very good post. I think a lot of people feel this way, not wanting an abortion for themselves, however wanting the option to be available if, like you say ,god forbid, it came to that. Or, just in...

  16. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I guess the simple answer is to say that womens' rights are protected under the law and it IS a choice that is available. However, I think the "moral" issue that causes such dilemma is the...

  17. Ghostly experiences??

    gypsyatheart replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great thread! Many of these stories have given me goosebumps and a few have brought tears to my eyes. I myself have had a lot of "abnormal"/supernatural experiences...here's a couple,...

  18. MVU's?

    gypsyatheart replied to Tess RNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    MVU's or montevideo units are calculated when the woman has an IUPC in, internal pressure catheter. This is the only way you can determine MVU's. If the woman does not have internals then you can only...

  19. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I respect your opinion. I am confused about something, or have a question for you.... I would venture to say that most women, regardless of their educational level, understand that being pregnant will...

  20. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree that people should be educated and informed....about any medical procedure. This whole...let's show the pregnant woman about to have an abortion pictures of a perfectly formed tiny baby, so,...

  21. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent post! Exactly my

  22. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, SarahCeleste....a 20 wk fetus is NOT viable! See NICUNurse's excellent post! Also, sorry, but as far as I'm concerned, abortion IS an OPTION... maybe not for you, but for many. many women it...

  23. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    gypsyatheart replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This has already been stated, but I think it bears repaeating....: THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PARTIAL BIRTH/LATE TERM ABORTION and A PREMATURE BIRTH/FETAL DEMISE...be it induced or allowed to...

  24. Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

    gypsyatheart replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we have those also! I couldn't believe it when they came out w/these a few yrs back, now it's just routine. Also, pt's are mailed surveys after they've been discharged home! I've been reading a...

  25. Forced Csection??

    gypsyatheart replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, EMTLA violations occur if a pt is refused tx period....if a pt presents, she must be assessed/triaged and stabilized. EMTLA would occur if she showed up and was never triaged and just sent...