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  1. Doulas

    nekhismom replied to tahirah210's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How much does a doula cost? I was very interested in having one when my son was born, but there were none in my

  2. Possible Cerebral Aneurysm??

    nekhismom replied to sagelola's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear the good

  3. Poll: What type of report?

    nekhismom replied to NS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse to nurse. Good way to make sure important stuff is communicated, but BAD for leaving on

  4. I am pregnant!

    nekhismom replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    It's gonna be a balancing act for a little while. But you can do it as long as you remain healthy, and don't have unexpected complications. Congrats on the pregnancy!!! Hang in

  5. Should I Reconsider HHA?

    nekhismom replied to abigailfaith's topic in General Nursing

    Well, home health aide does a LOT of different things. Mostly the kind of stuff a CNA would do, but a HHA has a LOT of autonomy. So unless you are going to feel REALLY comfortable hanging out there...

  6. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

    nekhismom replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    In my dreams!!! Leaving on time??? What does that mean? We do face to face report, and unfortunately, day shift does NOT think that being on time is a priority for THEM. They regularly come in...

  7. Difference between PCT and Medical Assistant?

    nekhismom replied to coolatta19's topic in General Nursing

    Medical Assistant is very different from PCT. A PCT is also known as a CNA, tech,etc. They assist with basic bedside care in hospitals and nursing homes, and often do quite a bit more! A med....

  8. Should I Reconsider HHA?

    nekhismom replied to abigailfaith's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  9. OB/GYN vs Midwife vs Fam Practice MD

    nekhismom replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    I vote CNM, for reasons stated above---better care, less

  10. Advantages/Disadvantages to working for county hosp

    nekhismom replied to NPJohnson's topic in General Nursing

    THe best hospital? One that pays you well, has good benefits, and will offer you a LONG

  11. Would you assist in abortions?

    nekhismom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe literature I have read about the morning after pill states that it will only prevent conception if it has not already occured. It does not prevent implantation if conception has already...

  12. Possible Cerebral Aneurysm??

    nekhismom replied to sagelola's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, sagelola ((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))) Don't have any good advice to add, but DO take care of yourself, ok??? Keeping you in my

  13. Baby wipes?

    nekhismom replied to cnsqdb's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We use some cheap-o brand that stinks! They are supposed to be non-irritating and non-scented, but they don't seem that way to me. They are floor stock and used in all the nurseries and on the peds...

  14. I Passed!!!!!

    nekhismom replied to rpbear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I thought I had already done this, but I guess not, so...................... CONGRATS!!! You rock, girlie!!!

  15. I took My NCLEX Today

    nekhismom replied to LuvaNurse04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really, 75 is a good sign. VERY FEW people fail at 75. Mine shut off at 75, too, and I was totally freakin' out over it! I look forward to hearing that both of you passed very

  16. Plans to reduce pain in the neonatal intensive care unit NICU

    nekhismom replied to Dave ARNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't use any standardized tool. Well, not NATIONALLY standardized. I think our tool is standard to our entire hospital, not nicu specific. It's a PITA, too. And most of our nurses either chart...

  17. How can such small kids take so much energy???

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, dawngloves. I know I'm not the first one to leave for that reason, but it sure makes me feel crappy about leaving all of my hard working co-workers in that mess, ya know? But after all, it...

  18. Would you assist in abortions?

    nekhismom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow. I have been thinking about this issue for a long time. I think women have a right to choose, but NOT abuse, abortion. Unfortunately, I do know some women who use abortions as a means of birth...

  19. How can such small kids take so much energy???

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Conspiracy was actually one of the first words that came to my mind when I got the assignment!! LOL I think we might have better success with the Enquirer. And 4 feeders/growers is a TOTAL...

  20. How can such small kids take so much energy???

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All of the babies are scheduled to eat at certain times. I don't know who does it, probably day shift, because we are always told in report what time they are due again. Most eat q3h, some q4. Of...

  21. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    nekhismom replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I think pt. ratio does have a LOT to do with it. But I don't think it's ALWAYS unreasonable to do your own vitals. I mean, if you use a dynamap, you can have them in like 30 sec-1 min, and you can...

  22. Need Kid Advice....

    nekhismom replied to LesJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, one on one time is awesome! I agree with the others, do as planned, but be sure to make special time for the youngest later on. At 3, riding the airplane with Daddy may just be a treat in...

  23. need advice on precepting special nurse

    nekhismom replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    That is terrible for the new nurse. I hope you can find a way to help her out. Maybe she could use a nurse refresher course? I don't know exactly what the problems are, but perhaps that would...

  24. please help!!!

    nekhismom replied to WI_cna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's a very scary situation. Ok, if it's assisted living, the pt. is responsible for medicating himself. So therefore no one has been negligent. If it's not assisted living, then ONLY LICENSED...

  25. Question about rectal exam

    nekhismom replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't enjoy them, but it IS part of good gynecological health to have the rectal exam. I would much rather be safe than