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  1. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    lynn27 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, here's my 2 cents...do not let "loyalty" to a company make you go against what you feel that you need to do. Family always needs to come first! I understand your reluctance in leaving your job....

  2. Resigning during orientation

    lynn27 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, I have decided to resign during my orientation--do I need to give a formal "resignation" letter? What about any resignation notice? Concerning my resume, do I need to keep this...

  3. Resigning during orientation

    lynn27 replied to lynn27's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, I have decided to resign during my orientation--do I need to give a formal "resignation" letter? What about any resignation notice? Concerning my resume, do I need to keep this...

  4. New L&D Nurse and Overwhelmed!!!

    lynn27 replied to NurseHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for the reply about the L&D book--I just ordered

  5. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    lynn27 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TriageRN--I'm glad that you told the Pt what you did. He was completely out of line. There comes a time when the pt needs to understand that commenting on the nurse's appearance really has nothing...

  6. Long night/week HELP!!!!!

    lynn27 replied to shearernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa Shearernurse...my blood pressure started to rise just READING your post! No way could I have handled what you did. I will be thinking of you and wishing you some quiet

  7. central line flushing do you aspirate?

    lynn27 replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Thanks sooo much, HerEyes73! Very

  8. A reminder to ALWAYS listen to your patients.

    lynn27 replied to VizslaMom's topic in General Nursing

    There's a story in my family that a great aunt of mine was terminally ill with cancer and was in the process of dying. Her daughter stayed with her, and as she was drifting away, her daughter would...

  9. I am so overwhelmed..need advice!

    lynn27 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with SmilingBluEyes...please don't increase your stress right now. Think of yourself as your first patient--and taking care of yourself needs to be your top priority. Please try to get some...

  10. Co-worker in need of prayers

    lynn27 replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Praying for your coworker/friend, her family and

  11. How to go about resigning, please help

    lynn27 replied to Goldenearring1's topic in General Nursing

    When you leave your current position, you may want to get copies of all of your service reviews from your HR department. That way, you have written evidence of your good work record (which can be...

  12. How to go about resigning, please help

    lynn27 replied to Goldenearring1's topic in General Nursing

    When you leave your current position, you may want to get copies of all of your service reviews from your HR department. That way, you have written evidence of your good work record (which can be...

  13. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    lynn27 replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My oldest son had the Harlequin's sign which is pretty remarkable when you see it. I had propped him on his side and the bottom side turned deep red while the upper side was white! This only...

  14. Have you guys received your flu shots yet?

    lynn27 replied to SoldierMedic's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm telling my age, too--I had the swine flu and it was sooooo baaadddd. I usually don't get sick but the temp from this flu was so high that I remember telling my mom that the "walls are...

  15. Stressed out and Getting Out

    lynn27 replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello Csemgr1...I got out in February and now I feel ready to begin looking in nursing again. Just wanted to say that the vacation has been great! You don't realize just how bad the stress has been...

  16. Guess What?!!!

    lynn27 replied to Baby Catcher's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You go, Baby Catcher!!! I can't wait to hear all about it--I'm so excited for you!

  17. Why would they ask if I have kids????

    lynn27 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    During one of my 2 interviews for medical school, I was also asked if I had kids, my back up plans for my kids and also, "How do you think you'll manage at your age?" I was a whopping 32 years old...

  18. L&D Burnout ?????

    lynn27 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have any of you experienced L&D burnout? I know that most nurses that go into L&D have always wanted to be L&D nurses. For me it was the same--actually a goal I pursued several years. I...

  19. L&D Burnout ?????

    lynn27 replied to lynn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for responding. I'm glad to know that some of you have felt similar to me. It just came as a shock to feel this way after wanting to do L&D for so long. Also, I am wondering if it...

  20. L&D Burnout ?????

    lynn27 replied to lynn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for responding. I'm glad to know that some of you have felt similar to me. It just came as a shock to feel this way after wanting to do L&D for so long. Also, I am wondering if it...

  21. Sleepless on the night shift

    lynn27 replied to stretch thin's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work nights but it just never worked out. I hated that shaky, groggy feeling when I had not gotten enough sleep. I tried nights for 3 years and tried all the tricks-ear plugs, face mask,...

  22. No slamming me please!!!

    lynn27 replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Jkaee. I did exactly what you are doing--I cut back my number of cigarettes until I was down to 1 0r 2 a day. Then at 4 mos along I quit altogether. That was 16 years ago and I haven't smoked...

  23. Is swearing normal??

    lynn27 replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    My father, who is normally a quiet guy, turns into a real comic when he is coming out of anesthesia. He was throwing one-liners right and left! No cursing but I thought he was trying out for comedy...

  24. I think I am going to crack up...

    lynn27 replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mother/BabyRN, you are in my

  25. cephalic OP position and pushing, what is the best position for mom to push?

    lynn27 replied to Mazzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The movie was called Patch Adams...I