gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

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  1. skin prep for c-section

    gypsyatheart replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen many different kits, and many different techniques, but I still maintain, go from incision site out and do not go back over an area...then you will have contaminated it. It doesn't matter...

  2. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    gypsyatheart replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent post,

  3. working on Christmas?

    gypsyatheart replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Now THAT schedule truly sucks! I feel for 'ya girlfriend! That hardly seems fair, I mean to work Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas day, w/that kind of run of days together??? Can you make a...

  4. Here's how stupid the nursing situation is getting here in TX...

    gypsyatheart replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would love a deal like that, pay me to get my Master's....? Especially since I have been looking into Masters Programs now, and they ain't cheap! In the long run, it's all to your benefit. I wonder...

  5. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    gypsyatheart replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    RN2MD, Whatever valid points you may have are lost on your obvious abhorrence and disrespect for the PROFESSION of nursing. Yes, that's right, the PROFESSION of nursing. My only real feeling here,...

  6. Worried...caught med error but only CNA

    gypsyatheart replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/the person who suggested having you go get the Charge Nurse if/when you come across this situation. My issue is, that you do not know for sure, which patient or even which nurse this was....

  7. MD works as RN

    gypsyatheart replied to nursemd's topic in General Nursing

    Nursemd, Welcome, and I wish you luck with your goals! I worked w/a woman a few years ago, she was an MD in Russia, but, like you have said, to transfer credits, obtain licensing here was just too...

  8. CNM vs WHNP

    gypsyatheart replied to Rachel921's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    If you don't mind,what school are going to? I'm in Cali also, although, southern, not northern, but am planning on obtaining FNP/WHNP/CNM, one or the other....would love to have combined

  9. cytotec for retained tissue

    gypsyatheart replied to jenib's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never heard of this...what is the rationale? Were they aware that she had retained tissue? Seems they should've taken her back and done a

  10. Flu Shot: Does It Help You?

    gypsyatheart replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get the flu shot. I got one over 10 yrs ago and had a horrible reaction. Haven't gotten it

  11. resignation dilemma

    gypsyatheart replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh! Heeheehee, I just thought of something....if your mgr persists w/this line of reasoning, that you need to give 30 days (and, btw,are you willing and in a position to do that, anyway, will your new...

  12. resignation dilemma

    gypsyatheart replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    mtnmom....No you are not whining. You are frustrated and this is a safe avenue to "vent". I totally understand what you are going through. Stick to your guns....leave your job as planned...in 2 wks....

  13. fat ankles

    gypsyatheart replied to fat ankles's topic in General Nursing

    So you have been working as a GN since graduation, and now have been fired b/c you failed NCLEX? You signed your name as RN at an inservice and now you are being charged with misrepresenting yourself?...

  14. Bono praises nurses

    gypsyatheart replied to AllyRN82's topic in General Nursing

    Right on, Bono! You rock!!! I don't need kudos from rock stars either, but, dang, ain't it good to hear someone like Bono offer us a little praise?

  15. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    gypsyatheart replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I, for one, did not care for this article. The title "No College, not a problem..." sets the tone. The fact that RN is the #1 job listed in their "list" along w/content stating phrases such as...

  16. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    gypsyatheart replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Raindrop, Only you can decide how to deal w/your current situation. Sounds like you have your ducks in a row...you aren't "new" to nursing. I feel for you, and obviously, you have already talked to...

  17. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    gypsyatheart replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite, Great post! I agree completely. Excellent info to share w/those who are unaware or new to the work

  18. America's view of the nursing profession

    gypsyatheart replied to elatty's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good point here.... Nurses are looked at as an expense...a "necessary evil", if you will by hospital admins. I have said this before and will say it again.... Patients are in the hospital...

  19. 1st job a joke?

    gypsyatheart replied to kgrego11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh no, no, no, no, no....do not tolerate this kind of attitude. Speak w/your feet my dear, there are too many opportunities for you to stay at a place like this. I would gleefully be giving my notice...

  20. Prolonged ROM and chorio

    gypsyatheart replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, she probably was on IV abx for anywhere from 48-96 hrs then switched to po to do a complete 2wk course. Once it was clear she wasn't imminently delivering it would be ok to do po. The...

  21. Constipation Tricks

    gypsyatheart replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! "crappuccino"... I don't know why but that just sounds hilarious!!

  22. Can you give these together...

    gypsyatheart replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Are you using you unit's drug books to look this info up? Is there an interaction between the drugs? Another resource is pharmacy, but I never call them until I have made an effort to look up the med...

  23. What punishment should this nurse get?

    gypsyatheart replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it sounds like this nurse should have been disciplined! First, she left the floor w/out telling anyone.....so who was watching her patients? The charge nurse or another nurse at the very...

  24. Nurses all come from DYSFUNCTIONAL backgrounds??

    gypsyatheart replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Well I tell you, jodyangel, I hope you and your fellow staff members were all over her for those comments. Extremely inappropriate. Not constructive in the least. I know it's easy to say "get another...

  25. What punishment should this nurse get?

    gypsyatheart replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that!!!! That is exactly what I would do! I hope this is a wake up call for her....and her co-workers as well. Just remember...it could happen to