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nurseshepherd

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  1. stitches

    nurseshepherd replied to ROCKONTULL's topic in General Nursing

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  2. stitches

    nurseshepherd replied to ROCKONTULL's topic in General Nursing

    The only times I know if it being done in our area was during natural disasters when senior nurses got a quick tutorial and were suture those lacerations deemed minor by the physicians and one case of...

  3. Advice re: nightshift

    nurseshepherd replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    We fussed at our HR about the timing of all the mandatory meetings they were posting and we were able to get additional times for some of them when we pointed out (like you did) that a noon or 2 pm...

  4. Advice re: nightshift

    nurseshepherd replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten some great advise, all of it vital for working night shift. One thing I would like to add is establish a bedtime routine in the mornings just like you would at night so your body gets...

  5. HELP!! Interview with peers for L&D

    nurseshepherd replied to anyia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They know you are inexperienced as a new grad, made sure you let them know how much you enjoy learning and if working in labor and delivery is your dream job make sure they know that too. Good

  6. About to give up!

    nurseshepherd replied to BLuDKLoT's topic in General Nursing

    The formulas for medications and IV fluids are pretty basic stuff, multiply and divide. Once you learn the formulas you should be okay. There are remedial courses for math but some nursing programs...

  7. Pros & Cons Newborn Hep B Vaccination

    nurseshepherd replied to couchdogs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital policy requires parental consent and the parents are provided a one page info sheet explaining the HBV with pros and cons listed. Problem is our folks RARELY ready anything, they just...

  8. needlestick :(

    nurseshepherd replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad your pediatrician was supportive of breastfeeding. Know that another prayer has been sent on your behalf and your little one. God

  9. Postponing inductions/sections when really busy?

    nurseshepherd replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a small department (5 LDRPs) and had to write a policy limiting elective/social inductions to 1 per day if the census permits. There are almost always hurt feelings and much whining (patient,...

  10. I'm starting to get concerned about salary...

    nurseshepherd replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    NO! The BMW costs the same here in SE USA. I think the biggest difference between our area for instance (starting pay $19/hr) is the housing (you can still get a decent 2000 sq ft home for $250,000...

  11. Can Someone Help!!! I Need To Conduct An Interview Of A Nurse For My Essay

    nurseshepherd replied to brownskin07's topic in General Nursing

    OOOPPPPSSSS! Shouldn't have skimmed the agreement when I registered,

  12. Stirrups?

    nurseshepherd replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We still have doctors who fall out if the patient is sitting up at a 45 degree angle because it is bending the canal and they insist on having the bed almost flat to make the birth canal straighten...

  13. What is it...

    nurseshepherd replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think most folks underestimate the amount of work involved in nursing school, especially ADN programs. For students who had been able to listen and pay attention in their core classes and get A's,...

  14. Twins...Gest. age and induction/c-section

    nurseshepherd replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We only have family practice delivering (small southern hospital) and they almost always section these patients. Timing depends, most at 36 - 38 weeks depending on their physical exam and level of...

  15. Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

    nurseshepherd replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Working in OB with women who are for the most part very healthy, we still get this kind of behavior from family members who want to control the situation and in a lot of cases, the patient. We don't...

  16. Being Rushed through Orientation!!!!

    nurseshepherd replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Learning to stand up for yourself in nursing starts day one and you need to do it in a professional, business like manner so they listen to you instead of chalking you up as a whiner. Put your...

  17. crock shoes.

    nurseshepherd replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We are allowed to wear them and most of our staff does but we have a several nurses fall because they don't have any grip if the floor is

  18. I'm starting to get concerned about salary...

    nurseshepherd replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital system starts new grads at $19/hour (ADN and BSN) with a $3 evening and $4/hr night shift differential, $2/hr weekend diff in the south. My recent outpatient surgery cost me over $3,000...

  19. Can Someone Help!!! I Need To Conduct An Interview Of A Nurse For My Essay

    nurseshepherd replied to brownskin07's topic in General Nursing

    PM me once I have 15 posts on the board if you still need an

  20. Nurse Bashing

    nurseshepherd replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in a unit where the nurses were unsupportive of each other I knew right then and there the nursing management was weak and ineffective. Effective managers don't put up with that kind of...

  21. do you allow visitors to leave or enter a delivery room during a delivery?

    nurseshepherd replied to mangorita123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't let anyone else in once the patient is put up in stirrups, but that is mostly because of our TINY rooms. We also ask Mom who she wants in the room and those visitors are told they will be...

  22. is this illegal at work regarding pay

    nurseshepherd replied to babybumblebee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the hospitals I used to work for got in trouble for something similar and we all received checks when the Feds got through with them. You can quietly chat with the good folks at wage and hour...

  23. Can Someone Help!!! I Need To Conduct An Interview Of A Nurse For My Essay

    nurseshepherd replied to brownskin07's topic in General Nursing

    Have you gotten a response yet???? I have a few minutes if you still need

  24. Is working in a hospital really so awful?

    nurseshepherd replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Some are much better than others and a lot depends on the management of the hospital and whether or not they truly value their nurses and have patient safety as a top priority. I have worked at 4...

  25. efm during an epidural placement ?

    nurseshepherd replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the baby has been looking questionable, I'll change them over to an internal (scalp) unless contraindicated. With reassuring FHTs I continue the EFM and document on the strip what is going on re:...