romantic

romantic BSN, RN

Cardiac, stroke, telemetry,Med-surgical

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  1. A Question from a newbie for an experienced l&d nurse

    romantic replied to romantic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you! If I understand correctly, you advise to use the flat or almost flat position every time there is a need to check the uterus. Am I

  2. A Question from a newbie for an experienced l&d nurse

    romantic replied to romantic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your reply. What about Fowler? Do you always put your patient in a fairly flat position for

  3. Nursing, midwifery, and patient/practitioner relations

    romantic replied to AnthroGirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear SiennaGreen, I read your post with great interest. Would you mind to be more specific and bring at least one example to explain your statement about being shamed and belittled, and told about...

  4. Nursing, midwifery, and patient/practitioner relations

    romantic replied to AnthroGirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you! I would be glad to read Rothman's

  5. The Pushy Feeling

    romantic replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't have an epidural and, therefore, the most difficult part for me was not to push (I was told not to push because the cervix was not fully dilated) and when finally I could push -- what a...

  6. Nursing, midwifery, and patient/practitioner relations

    romantic replied to AnthroGirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! Talking about "pathological" vs natural childbirth. You might find the following books by Ina May Gaskin to be helpful: Guide to Childbirth, Spiritual Midwifery....

  7. What is the salary range in Los Angeles area?

    romantic posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all. I have a wonderful news to share with all of you. After almost a year of job hunting, I have finally received an offer -- to work in operational room, day shift, full time. It is not my first...

  8. furosemide (Lasix)

    romantic replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you. What a wonderful way of remembering the duration of action of this medication! Last-- six,

  9. Haunted Hospital

    romantic replied to DeadHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good story:yeah: Guys, it's New Year, not

  10. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    romantic replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    You are right, of course. In our situation any nursing job is better than nothing. However, there are cases when this information can be valuable for some of us. Like in the following situation when a...

  11. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    romantic replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    :heartbeatDear Liali, Thank you very much for this warning. Unfortunately for some of us, it's quite late. One of my friends has been already made her decision. I can only wish her the best and hope...

  12. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    romantic replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    You may try to apply for SFSU-Sequoia BSN accelerated nursing program. Though, I think the last date for applications is November

  13. Baby in a bag!

    romantic replied to elizabells's topic in Ob/Gyn

    During my preceptorship in L&D, I had a patient who after an application of Cytotec, delivered a baby in 2 hrs --from closed cervix to full dilation and delivery of a beautiful baby. My preceptor...

  14. Everything I do is wrong!

    romantic replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember my preceptorship on L&D floor and how I was overwhelmed by all information, different procedures and actions performed by different nurses that suddenly filled the room at the very last...

  15. Everything I do is wrong!

    romantic replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agree. You definitely should talk to your manager and preceptor. Explain your side of story. I have only one question to ask you. Was it your first time with post-hemorrhage and fundal massage? Did...

  16. What to expect at interview?

    romantic replied to pitbullmom's topic in Correctional

    Hello Pitbullmom. How are you doing? How was your

  17. Good Samaritans

    romantic replied to sumoe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you are right. My mistake. Indeed, anybody can be sued for anything in our country. Awsmom8, please do not feel intimidated by my question. I read your post and know how your Samaritan act...

  18. Good Samaritans

    romantic replied to sumoe's topic in General Nursing

    And if it is not about friendship... if a person was a total stranger, does it make a big

  19. Good Samaritans

    romantic replied to sumoe's topic in General Nursing

    This new ruling will discourage people, simple people, from trying to save someone's life. Today I read someone's joke about a new Good Samaritan law in California: "When in danger or in doubt, run...

  20. Good Samaritans

    romantic replied to sumoe's topic in General Nursing

    So. Do you believe that it is a right thing to do to sue this

  21. I Saved a Life!

    romantic replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    :flwrhrts: Thank you! I wish you to come back to nursing! Happy New Year!

  22. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    romantic replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Originally Posted by Sandwitch883 If you take the online program thats offered for $70 on the AWOHNN website are you then EFM certified? If not how do you become certified? I have the same...

  23. Online Tutorials: Electronic Fetal Monitoring

    romantic replied to VickyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have the same question. I took online basic FHM course (AWHONN). Does it mean that I am

  24. What do you know about Mercy Hospital at Bakersfield, guarded unit

    romantic posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all! Please help me to make decision. I need some information about Mercy Hospital at Bakersfield. How is the management there? What is the atmosphere in the hospital? in units? What do you...

  25. VENT.....transferred out of icu 6 weeks into orientation.

    romantic replied to stanquim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Sterren. Where did you find a happy place? What unit? Is it the same hospital? Thank