gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

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  1. Whose resposibility is it to ask a patient..

    gypsyatheart replied to joeyrush's topic in General Nursing

    This doctor is a royal a$$! Just reading about his behavior has me mad! And, just an FYI for all who don't know it....a patient has the right to refuse any aspect of their care or treatment at any...

  2. Gay / Lesbian patient resources for nurses?

    gypsyatheart replied to glbtnurse's topic in General Nursing

    What are you referring to when you ask about "resources" for caring for GLBT patients? Resources dealing w/what? What issues, I mean? I guess I'm not understanding, fully... A person's sexual...

  3. DH dying-need prayers

    gypsyatheart replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Nursejoey, Please know we are here for you. Tears are in my eyes as I read your updates, I don't know God's plan,it is so difficult sometimes not to become discouraged;please hold fast to your faith...

  4. Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    gypsyatheart replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to this question is....absolutely not, no

  5. Reality Bites - Not for the weak of hearts

    gypsyatheart replied to mytaipan's topic in General Nursing

    The sheer poverty and living conditions of third world countries is devastating. It really should give us cause to count our

  6. Public Breastfeeding

    gypsyatheart replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap: :yeahthat: great

  7. I Did It---I QUIT!!

    gypsyatheart replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, I know that the right path will open up for you. Just enjoy this Holiday season with your family, and get some TLC. Congrats on your

  8. EEEEEK! Please Help Me! Losing New Job????

    gypsyatheart replied to rnmom3153's topic in General Nursing

    Geez, Rnmom, I am sorryt o hear about your conversation w/the DON or Administrator. Is this the one and the same person whi actually hired you? Have you spoke to that person? Is there an actual HR...

  9. Was I wrong to refuse to help?

    gypsyatheart replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you were wrong in the least. In fact, I can't believe this nurse still has her job! I also agree that had you interpreted the strip, you could've been held liable! I hope you're working...

  10. Public Breastfeeding

    gypsyatheart replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Q., I was talking about real life, as well as TV (although every time I turn on the "boob tube"....get it:rotfl: ,LOL, anymore, it seems like I'm seeing more and more nudity). Seriously, in real...

  11. DH dying-need prayers

    gypsyatheart replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NurseJoey, My prayers are with you, your daughter and your husband. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.... I can't even imgaine the pain you are going through; let the Lord be your comfort, He will...

  12. EEEEEK! Please Help Me! Losing New Job????

    gypsyatheart replied to rnmom3153's topic in General Nursing

    rnmom, Oh my gosh, I am soooo sorry to hear of this happenning to you. My heart really goes out to you. I feel like things will work out, it just takes time. But, I would be on the phone w/the DON...

  13. Public Breastfeeding

    gypsyatheart replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'm sorry, but this post makes no sense at all. I don't know about you, but where I live (and have ever lived, and every time I turn on the TV), I can fully well expect to see some scantily clad...

  14. If you could change NURSING what would you change?

    gypsyatheart replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent thread and topic, as well as great responses/ideas! Especially Furball and RN4NICU. What we need is public education....the public needs to know that if they are in the hospital they are...

  15. Abuse or Sacrificial Love?

    gypsyatheart replied to pocu123's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree w/this post. Don't wait, get started w/these programs now. You never know what your pregnancy may bring, you need to be prepared for any number of things. I'm praying for you and your little...

  16. New CPR instruction?

    gypsyatheart replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    I've been hearing about the changes for awhile now also. Then I saw a clip on the news last night giving the new ratios. I thought the same thing, we better get used to some "arm work"....LOL! My only...

  17. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    gypsyatheart replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! That is also what a lot of people who don't understand DV do not understand. It is easy to say "call the police, call 911..."... Yeah and what happens when it is then 2 or 3am and the abuser...

  18. Why are established nurses not helpful to students?

    gypsyatheart replied to chickdude1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/this post. I was thinking the same thing.... My suggestion to the OP....if you find yourself in this situation again, seek out your clinical instructor. Inform him/her that the RN you are...

  19. I can't stop crying... need encouragement...

    gypsyatheart replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lori, I have not read all of the posts but I just want to say how sorry I am for the awful night you've had! What a responsibility! And, God Bless You for the work you do. I truly think it takes a...

  20. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

    gypsyatheart replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's easy for someone who has never sufferred emotional and physical abuse to "not understand" why abused persons stay in their situation. What these stories demonstrate is that there are a...

  21. In memory of my friend

    gypsyatheart replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. May you have peace and be comforted that you shared something

  22. Questions for L&D Nurses.

    gypsyatheart replied to Blayde&Lily'sMom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What an excellent post, Dayray! To Blade&Lily'sMom, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Please read Dayray's post carefully, he sums the situation up perfectly. It is really hard to say what...

  23. Help! I think my boss is having an affair with a coworker

    gypsyatheart replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to add my .02 to this one. Definitely MYOB. No one is sexually harrassing you, from what I gather. You may not like what is going on, and I'm certainly not advocating for what they are doing,...

  24. We lost a mom to HELLP!!!

    gypsyatheart replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, I am so sorry to hear this...this kind of thing hurts so much.. Last year we lost a 20yr old to a PE about 3 days post partum....what made it especially hard, it was the daughter of one of out...

  25. Discharge instructions for routine outpatients

    gypsyatheart replied to Equus419's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess it would depend on why the patient was being seen... For instance you need a d/c sheet listing instructions for: *Pre-term labor precautions *Fetal Kick counts/Decreased fetal movement *Term...