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  1. Home Births

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i would have trouble believeing that. from my experience with laboring patients, i would say that usually being in the tub for labor eases the pains in most poeple. as far as her bladder infection...

  2. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    BETSRN replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    Boy, I'll tell you......one can really learn a LOT of good information on this

  3. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    BETSRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  4. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    BETSRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This discussion is ridiculous. before RN's start dumping on LPN's they better make sure their clinical skills are as good. Unfortunately, BSN programs do not do NEAR enough clinical to give their...

  5. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    BETSRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That type of new grad will get eaten alive somewhere. Somewhere along the line, she missed a few lectures!! In my opinion, new grads shold never be agency nurses

  6. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    BETSRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like this guy is really on a power trip. I hope you will be able to take him aside and speak personally with him: no emotion, just calmly and professionally, that's all. To begin with, he never...

  7. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    BETSRN replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How about saying "I am an LPN" instead of "I am JUST an LPN"? The realisty of it is that while LPN's are very necessary and wonderful in a variety of settings, many hospitlas have joined the "all RN...

  8. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    BETSRN replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think (I am in Connecticut) that one has to be careful with agency work anywhere. They are paid well but the question is.......is the hospital using travellers at all? Some are and some are not. We...

  9. Home Births

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's one of those "selfish" cases where , in this case, it is all about Dad! Sad, isn't it? We get one of those dads every now and again (not refusing to bring Mom to the hospital) who pouts and...

  10. Lactation/ Breastfeeding educator/consultant?

    BETSRN replied to Bruucebuff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You might want to consider getting involved with la Leche League. Many of them are IBCLC's and all are interested in helping new mothers. Their meetings are wonderful and geared to the new mother. You...

  11. Lactation/ Breastfeeding educator/consultant?

    BETSRN replied to Bruucebuff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Helping is one thing but in this day and age of law suits, you can never be too careful. Most LC's carry malpractice

  12. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    BETSRN replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know this has nothing to do with Florida but it is a food for thought for comparison. Here in Connecticut, one major hospital is starting new grads at $23/hour base and that is without a sign-on...

  13. Home Births

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I certainly do NOT think that the majority of people who choose homebirth are being selfish, I will admit that I do think, ON OCCASION, that maybe the decision is selfish, especially when it's...

  14. How to give bad news

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They can hold out all they want but it is NOT up to us HCP's to support that hope

  15. Lactation/ Breastfeeding educator/consultant?

    BETSRN replied to Bruucebuff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You either have to have a 4 year college degree (in something), or be an RN with at LEAST an Associates degree before you are eligible. If you have the RN and Associates, you have to have 4000 of...

  16. How to give bad news

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a bit of a problem with this "miracles happen" thing. You deal with what is happening at that time and nothing else. You give emotional support to the patient by doing what is needed at that...

  17. Lactation/ Breastfeeding educator/consultant?

    BETSRN replied to Bruucebuff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are many different types of lactation training, the most extensive one being the IBCLC exam. However, in order to qualify for that, you have to have years of working in the fireld before you are...

  18. Is it really worth it?

    BETSRN replied to NicInNC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    is it worth it? You bet it is!! You haven't read all of the positive posts that abound here on this

  19. Home Births

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Then you have not experienced some nice level 1 hospitals. You know, those of us who work in level 1's have anesthesiologists, pediatricians and even nurses who are skilled in neonatal resuscitation....

  20. Adult ICU --> camp nurse?

    BETSRN replied to apaisRN's topic in Camp

    I am a camp nurse and a labor nurse otherwise. You'll be fine with your background. Will you be alone or with other nurses. I go every summer for a cojple of weeks. I am MORE tired at camp than I am...

  21. Home Births

    BETSRN replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It certainly is and you are 100% correct. However, that is not always the case. Often with HB transfers, the lady has been in labor for hours and as good as she has been to herself, she is NOT always...

  22. tired of bedside care, options???

    BETSRN replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    Turning a baby in utero is called a VERSION: not

  23. Working during nursing school/clinicals

    BETSRN replied to Plagueis's topic in Nursing Career

    I would look into student loans. I used part of mine to help defray the cost of

  24. tired of bedside care, options???

    BETSRN replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    I know I have replied to you before and urged you to stay in the field and get some experience under your belt. It doesn't seem that you like anything. Could you tell me what drew you to nursing in...

  25. Doc beings medical student without permission

    BETSRN replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I highly suggest that you examine your attitudes towards patient privacy, respect, and review material on medical ethics before continuing your nursing education. Perhaps this field is not...