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  1. It has been exactly one year since graduation

    nekhismom replied to peaceful2100's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great words of encouragement, peaceful. Hopefully one day, I'll be satisfied.

  2. The Cons of Nursing

    nekhismom replied to iy0ga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate my current position as a nurse. This hospital I'm at has convinced me that I no longer want to be a nurse. I was lied to, intentionally tricked, etc. to be brought into this position. The...

  3. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    nekhismom replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These are too funny. What about evil-eye?? Like, if somebody tries to "curse" you while pregnant, you baby will be born with evil-eye. ANd if you put an egg under the baby's crib, if the baby has...

  4. 13 pound infant...thank goodness it was c-section!

    nekhismom replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG!! Pain, suffering! My bro was 10lb 10 oz, and he was huge. They didn't have any pampers to fit him in the NB nsy, we had to go to peds to get them. Was a vag del, had bad shoulder

  5. Has anyone had a mom laboring using Hypnobirthing?

    nekhismom replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm interested in trying it if I ever get around to having another baby. Especially since we don't have midwives here, and no whirlpool tubs, and I won't take another epidural. Seems like...

  6. Postpartum rooms in your hospital, are they all private?

    nekhismom replied to Natalieboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do LDR's. The labor room are private, and really nice. FOr PP, we have some private and some semi-private. All of the rooms are dingy, and pts. often request the labor rooms for their PP stay....

  7. have you had an abortion?

    nekhismom replied to cutecat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ditto what SBE said! Nice post, kevin! I repeat again, if you have a hard time discussing a topic, simply DO NOT post. Be nice to all,

  8. Would you assist in abortions?

    nekhismom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This thread has turned ugly. Therefore, it is being closed to allow cooling off time. It will still be available to view. Nekhismom, Ob-gyn and nursing midwifery forum

  9. IM Vitamin K & filter needles

    nekhismom replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I have been proven wrong. We DO Have filter needles available. They're in the ONE place no one ever looks for them.....the MED room!! :rotfl: Seriously, our Pyxis is not in the med room, so...

  10. Introducing myself

    nekhismom replied to lmorganmoore's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome Lynda! Look around here and I'm sure you will find LOTS of resources and LOADS of

  11. Sitting for boards(background check question)....

    nekhismom replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in Texas Nursing

    It can take a few months to a couple of years for the BNE to clear you, according to their website. Usually if it is not a violent offense, or if it is a one time offense from a few years ago, they...

  12. Episiotomy vs. Spontaneous laceration?

    nekhismom replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :angryfire: Routine epis are TORTURE, and I wouldn't agree to another routine epis for ANYTHING!!! THe recovery is hell, especially when you end up needing another sx to repair the epis repair a few...

  13. IM Vitamin K & filter needles

    nekhismom replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't have filter needles as far as I know. I haven't had to break an ampule in a while, though, so I'll have to go on a search for the filter needles. IF we did have the filters available, I'd...

  14. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    nekhismom replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    I find nursing to be the LEAST flexible job I've ever had in my entire life. PERIOD. I think the U.S. Army was more flexible at times. LOL. Good

  15. Does you hospital have magnet status?

    nekhismom replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

    They DO have to maintain it. The standards are a bit more than JCAHO I think, and they can be inspected more often. The magnet I worked at was MUCH better than the

  16. called BON today looks good

    nekhismom replied to donnar232's topic in General Nursing

    YAY!!!! Best of wishes to

  17. The Chicken and The Road ANSWERED!

    nekhismom replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: TOo

  18. Top ten signs your job has you burnt out

    nekhismom replied to unknown99's topic in Nursing Humor

    You fantasize about being a psych in-pt so you can FINALLY have a "therapeutic rest" from the hell that your life has

  19. Kids on Issues

    nekhismom replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: TOo

  20. Lord of the Ring!

    nekhismom replied to barbiedee's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is

  21. Dr Jim

    nekhismom replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    EEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!! :rotfl:

  22. Walmart Greeters

    nekhismom replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: CUte, and one I hadn't heard

  23. Army Nurses Face Biggest Battle Of Their Lives In Baghdad

    nekhismom replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks, Karen. The military nurses do the best job with little resources. Great

  24. Great teaching tools: Spanish Patient Handouts

    nekhismom replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I vote we sticky this one!! Thanks, karen. YOu are such a great resource. Can I borrow your brain someday???

  25. I'll be a new student Jan '05. Any tips?

    nekhismom replied to foqus's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the student section here. There are LOADS of helpful threads on that forum. You will also find out that you will get TONS of help and empathy from others in your situation. It's an...