FarmgrrlRN

FarmgrrlRN

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  1. Nursing Assistant patient ratio's

    FarmgrrlRN replied to kotys's topic in Pediatric

    On my unit, we have 4 'pods' 2 are 4 pt pods, 2 are 6 pt pods. During the day, 1 NA/pod. At night they try to do the same...sometime 1 NA has to take both 4 pt pods. It can get hectic for that person...

  2. Graduation/working before NCLEX/getting your ATT-help! (grads in VA especially)

    FarmgrrlRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, I'm also in VA (we posted to each other before in that forum). I just interviewed two weeks ago for a job and was told the same. I would not be able to start work as a RNA until I received...

  3. Pediatrics Interview Questions

    FarmgrrlRN replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Pediatric

    Congrats Rayrae! I just had my interview today as well for a pediatric nursing position (due to graduate in May!). Its a unit I work on already as a nursing assistant (cardiac/trach/med-surg overflow)...

  4. Calling all VA RNs

    FarmgrrlRN replied to Ready2Graduate's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Jen, I'm a fellow nursing student in Hampton Roads looking forward to graduation in May as well! Only 2 more months!!! Congrats!

  5. Think I failed for the 4th time

    FarmgrrlRN replied to tiggershadow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations!!! time to go celebrate!!! treat yourself to something nice! :balloons: :balloons:

  6. What is a "sitter"?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to azzurra29's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a "sitter" (safety partner was our official title) after I finished my second semester of school for 6 months. The requirements for the job were they preferred one to have 6 months of pt...

  7. Nursing School & Application Help

    FarmgrrlRN replied to rvh414's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered retaking classes to boost your GPA? Depending on the area, your GPA can make big difference...nsg school can be very competitive to get into these days...lots of...

  8. how does your nursing school deal with pregnant nursing students?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Students

    We've had three babies born throughout our program and #4 is due next month. Two had c-sections and one lady partsl...all of them took 1 week off from class (missed two clinicals & two lectures)...

  9. Review Books

    FarmgrrlRN replied to Aneroo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/dsresults.jsp?lid=4&sid=429&orderby=pubdate http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/product.jsp?isbn=0721603475...

  10. Skin problems: whiteheads on face

    FarmgrrlRN replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I use Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment for breakouts and Cetaphil as a cleanser (very gentle stuff). The Cetaphil can be pricey at the drugstore (~ $7-8/bottle) but Costco sells the same size...

  11. Pediactric nursing or Med/surg nursing?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to sunshelley's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Shelley, I have found myself in the same situation as you!!! I'm set (hopefully!) to graduate in May '05 and just finished my peds clinical in Nov. I'm starting orientation at the children's...

  12. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can anyone tell me how common this? Does it occur in all Moms that are O blood type with babies that are A or B blood type? The reason I ask is that one of my bestfriends gave birth on Mon PM and...

  13. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    RNmommy, I'm not sure exaclty happened with the direct Coombs test, I need to ask her for specific details about that. As far as the baby looking jaundiced, I have a hard time with that too. The baby...

  14. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well the pediatrician is from the group of MDs, not the one that she chose. She really likes the one she picked and another doctor in the group, this guy is just a j*ck*ss. Baby is staying in the...

  15. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    fergus51, From what she has said, either a nurse or LC will be visiting her at home. She said that she did have a good nursing session this morning and that he's not so sleepy anymore since his bili...

  16. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I just spoke to my friend this AM and baby's bili is down to 11.6. Pediatrician said if it continues to fall he will be discharged today. Then the sh*t hit the fan between mom and the MD. He...

  17. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I spoke with her last night and she is still pumping q3h. She was discharged last night but the hospital arranged to let her stay in one of the rooms on the Women's Unit so she and her husband can...

  18. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    fergus, He is not on an IV...it seems dehydration has become an issue just today from what I gather...I was there on day 1 (Tuesday) and the PP nurse said he was not dehydrated, I'm not sure what the...

  19. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I believe that she saw the LC on Tues and today (not sure about Weds). She is having trouble even attempting at getting him to latch on...when she tries he turns his head away and cries. As far...

  20. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    7lbs 6oz, 37.5 weeks

  21. Early Morning Clinicals

    FarmgrrlRN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Students

    The reason we are there so early at my school is so that you can listen to report on your pt ~7:00 am. I'm pretty sure its the same just about

  22. Very sad...makes me angry

    FarmgrrlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a local incident that happened here where I live. Makes me SO angry. I guess there are many complex issues at hand with healthcare in general but this is inexcusable....

  23. Very sad...makes me angry

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to keep my eye out and will let you know who ends up catching the heat. As "charges are pending and could include involuntary manslaughter", this may go a lot further. I only had to do two...

  24. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    FarmgrrlRN replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Angela Mac, I'm sorry that Slim Fast did so much damage to your body. I can understand your concern over such diets. My MD suggested WW to me a few years ago but it took some time for me to decide I...

  25. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    FarmgrrlRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I have a question for you all...not sure what I should do here. I have lost 40+ pounds since Jan of this year by way of Weight Watchers. Since I started, I began to eat breakfast every day...