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  1. Holiday Season and Weight management

    feisty replied to Katie5's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Personally, I enjoy all the holiday goodies and worry about the weight after the holidays are over. Holidays are stressful enough without adding another stressor to the list. I know that I can take...

  2. Middle aged men are such babies!!

    feisty replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    My whine might occur with a migraine or cluster headache. I usually lay lifeless with the migraine without making a noise unless it is the sound I make while hugging the throne (toilet, commode, what...

  3. Middle aged men are such babies!!

    feisty replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    In response to sharing of one's junk....the following would occur.... Me. Oh my, I wasn't informed of an amputation. Oh, wait, no...it is there. Sorry, I apparently need to take advantage of our...

  4. Now I've been the patient

    feisty replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I cringe to think about someone receiving such care..or the lack thereof. You should definitely send a letter, but remember to praise the first nurse who gave great care. Your were bleeding heavily...

  5. Are nurses behind in their knowledge?

    feisty replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a nurse should know contraindications, etc. about a med, but to know details like needed eye exams....I don't think so. Seriously, if I wanted to be that detailed in my knowledge of drugs...

  6. Cook catheter for cervical ripening

    feisty replied to ldcmw1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our MD's like to do foley bulb inductions. They have recently started placing cytotec after the foley is in place. I like the foley bulb induction but do not like it when the cytotec is placed along...

  7. Do you ever get frustrated....

    feisty replied to feisty's topic in General Nursing

    JoPACURN, I hear you and seriously, if one more family member shows me yet another article detailing the nursing shortage or comments on how lucky I am to have such an easy, high paying job I think I...

  8. Do you ever get frustrated....

    feisty posted a topic in General Nursing

    when you are with a group of people who are not in health care and they constantly complain about what is wrong with health care. I know they can't see what the real problems are because they are on...

  9. Do you ever get frustrated....

    feisty replied to feisty's topic in General Nursing

    Your mother must be the sister of my father. LOL Does she get herself worked into a state of upset that you finally have 911 programmed into speed dial? If so I think we are related.

  10. Core Staffing

    feisty replied to SammyW0406's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility is doing the same thing. We do have an OR team on call that takes the C/S cases and the staff working only takes care of mom and baby and are in the section only to catch baby, so to...

  11. Dislikes

    feisty replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    1. Kissing up to difficult pt. because you know that you will sit through another long meeting with administration while they lecture you on "ratings" and how you aren't presenting ADIET correctly. 2....

  12. What are you thankful for today?

    feisty replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    1. faith 2. My 2 awesome young adult children which I absolutely adore 3. My loving, supportive husband 4. Extended family 5. Friends 6. The RN after my name...woohoo 7. The fact that hubby, daughter...

  13. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    feisty replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why is it okay to require health care workers and not require teachers, restaurant personnel, people riding the subway, school children, or anyone who comes into contact with large numbers of the...

  14. Stressing out!! Need some answers!! PLEASE HELP

    feisty replied to Hopeful8626's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter just passed with 265 questions. Two of my co-workers had all the questions as well and passed. The wait is horrible. Treat yourself to something special because you deserve it after all...

  15. What's so stressful about working 3, 12hr shifts?

    feisty replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    You said that you were an athlete so you understand what it is like to have an adrenaline rush right? Imagine a job that causes your body to experience this throughout the 12 or more hours that you...

  16. We Lost A Good One

    feisty replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sad and so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for all those

  17. need your support and prayers

    feisty replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for a smooth transition for your

  18. How bad is it?

    feisty replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Tennessee and the area I live in is experiencing a decrease in the number of available nursing jobs. Nursing schools in this area are churning out new grads, but very few are finding jobs....

  19. Research on NCLEX-RN Preparation

    feisty replied to victo019's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1.When did you take the NCLEX-RN exam? Last year. 2.How many times did you take the NCLEX-RN exam and when was your first attempt after completion of nursing school? One time and it was...

  20. I've missed this forum!!!

    feisty replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. I am sure that your mother would be so proud of your determination. Continue to pursue your

  21. Survey about Cytotec

    feisty replied to nurse_maya28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How many births do you do per year or per month? I really do not know the answer to this one. We are a small LDRP. How many OB/gyns do you have on staff? 4 How many family practice doctors delivery...

  22. Exuse me while I gloat...just a little

    feisty replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    :hpygrp::hpygrp::hpygrp:Congrats!!! You have put forth so much effort in achieving this goal. People who demonstrate such desire and determination often make wonderful

  23. We need an "I'm so sorry" button

    feisty replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    After pulling six 12 hour night shifts in a row I do well to crawl in the door :) After a few hours sleep I feel that I deserve a good meal cooked by someone else as

  24. Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    feisty replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    She is in my thoughts and

  25. So Happy!!!

    feisty replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    :ancong!: Advancing toward one's dream is such an exciting