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  1. Master's entry programs vs. Bachelor's Programs

    BETSRN replied to suewolfie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is just my opinion but I don't think any school (Yale is like that,too) should be allowing students to become an RN after a year. You know, it just does NOT happen. You have little bedside...

  2. Best Stethoscope for Mother-Baby

    BETSRN replied to FizzgigRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Make sure the unit doesn't already supply them for the staff. Ours does and none of us has to have our own unless we want

  3. daily duties

    BETSRN replied to bk2va03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree: every day is different and ever scenario is different. Personlly, I love being in a small hospital without interns and residents because we have so much autonomy (but more...

  4. Discouraged, opinions please

    BETSRN replied to Nursein2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree 150%!! The clinicals weed out those who arae not meant to be there, or the first job does........one or the

  5. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    BETSRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    I am at a loss as to how that charge nurse could have said you gave the Morphine when she would have had to take it out under her name. I hope (even though you resigned) that you followed up on that....

  6. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

    BETSRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Wait a minute here..........if you are already an RN (even though you have a preceptor) and a new grad, it is NOT on your preceptor's license, it is on YOUR license. You need to remind yourself of the...

  7. Lotus Birth...What do yall think about this?

    BETSRN replied to JVanRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a BIG difference between breastfeeding your child (where the health benefits have been documented for years) and the benefits (if there are any) to a Lotus

  8. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    BETSRN replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of the day shift thing......several of us evening/night nurses were talking about this just last evening. Several of us do the occasional day when help is needed. I have to say that when we...

  9. INSPIRATIONAL-Why are YOU a Nurse?

    BETSRN replied to NoDayButToday's topic in General Nursing

    i am a nurse because i like to help people and make a difference in lives. my patients make a difference in my life as

  10. What do you think is a major problem in nursing?

    BETSRN replied to sweetyjen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have to agree with the poster about being sick of making the doctors the customers!! Give me a break. We are all there for the benefit of the PATIENT and to provide quality patient care. If it were...

  11. Magnet hospital

    BETSRN replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet is concerned with their nurses having a VOICE and I think tha's very important. Safety has a lot to do with nursing being

  12. starting out as a new graduate in a specialty area

    BETSRN replied to majva's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are comfortable there and you already love it, go for it!! Congrats and good

  13. Offered position, but unsure, Advice?

    BETSRN replied to le25octobre's topic in Nursing Career

    If you like the hospital I would take the offered position. You can always transfer when a position opens up and by then, you'll have some valuable experience under your belt. Med-Surg experience is...

  14. When circ's go bad...

    BETSRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You'll get to know who does good circs and who doesn't. We had a couple of docs like that who do lousy circs. Thank God they have let others do them for them now. Yes, they do bleed on occasion. We...

  15. Any tips for finding the elusive cervix?

    BETSRN replied to AprilInAZ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Cervical exams just take practice, that's all. Be patient and it will only get

  16. What type of pain med in labor used?

    BETSRN replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Demerol is supposed to be VERY old-fashioned.We NEVER use it. Isn't it funny how trends are so different? We always use Phenergan. It can be irritating to the vein, but I have never seen anyone have a...

  17. What type of pain med in labor used?

    BETSRN replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use Stadol and Phenergan. Only anesthesia uses Fentanyl. Works

  18. Thoughts on Maric College?

    BETSRN replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    Most nurses (ADN or BSN) are paid the same. Get the clinical as fast as you can. You have years to get the

  19. Dumb question from nursing student...

    BETSRN replied to Fawn's topic in General Nursing

    There is paperwork everywhere but an excessive amount in community nursing (home health

  20. Neonate heel pricks for screening

    BETSRN replied to dawnbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here in CT, we have a refusal waiver that the parents sign BEFORE they leave the hospital and a copy of it is sent to the state. Otherwise, the hospital is fined big bucks. It is then up to the parent...

  21. Discouraged, opinions please

    BETSRN replied to Nursein2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The diagrams are NO indication of your future success. Don't let some instructor who hasn't been on a floor in years scare you! Just get out of school and follow your heart. You do all the important...

  22. working in the well baby nursery

    BETSRN replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BORING!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. Neonate heel pricks for screening

    BETSRN replied to dawnbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The PKU is a state

  24. Neonate heel pricks for screening

    BETSRN replied to dawnbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are a small community hospital. We do all our own lab draws for everything. Don't waste your time with EMLA cream. Just do the sticks. EMLA cream is not going to take away the discomfort of you...

  25. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    BETSRN replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are a professional. Get those artificial nails OFF. You have seen the studies and everyone is on the same page here. They are unsanitary. If you insist on the nails, get a new