lovewhatIdo

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1. Tag. YOU"RE it!

   lovewhatIdo replied to azverte's topic in General Nursing

   azverte Thank you for your post! It is always good to be reminded of the potentials in our line of work. I hope to carry this with me and remember to s-l-o-w d-o-w-n for that extra minute or two when dealing with any kind of sharps etc. Keep up th...

2. Want to know positive and negative feedbacks about working in Maternity Unit

   lovewhatIdo replied to inna's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Greetings There is a reason my post name is lovewhatIdo. It is because I work in L&D and would encourage anyone to give it a try if you are thinking of taking the plunge. Pro's are numerous-as previously mentioned-seing new life, the autonomy and...

3. Thank You

   lovewhatIdo posted a topic in General Nursing

   Greetings Fellow Nurses I thought I would just take a moment and tell you all how much I appreciate this website. It is well managed and an incredible source of information and support. I feel very lucky to have found this site as a resource. You all...

4. I need advice

   lovewhatIdo replied to Scotty's topic in General Nursing

   Scotty- Just one more nurse that is so happy that you took your hubby in. Scarry! Don't forget to take care of yourself in the middle of all of this. :)

5. Let the controversy begin.

   lovewhatIdo replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

   Just a little different angle- In the L&D that I work, almost 50% of our births are DSHS. Most of these women and men are young and healthy. A small minority are immigrants and migrant workers. But most are not. I have to admit, it "tips" me a ...

6. Stupid med error

   lovewhatIdo replied to Nurse4God's topic in General Nursing

   Barbpick You are right-Religion has nothing to do with the human tendancy to make errors (in this case, a med error). That bieng said, I wonder if nurse4god was sharing about her bieng a Christian from the standpoint of, "this is who I am, and this i...

7. Cytotec for Inductions

   lovewhatIdo replied to SteelTownRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our facility uses cytotec and it is a mixed bag of reactions from the nursing staff. It is very unpredictable and a woman can go from no cervical change to very rapid dilation/active labor. I myself have not had to give turb for hyperstim yet (knock...

8. c section question

   lovewhatIdo replied to renerian's topic in Ob/Gyn

   OMG!!! Wow, this is pretty scary! Usual stay at our for C-section is 3-4 days, 2 under unusual circumstances i.e. baby transported to another facility and mother is stable. Is there home care f/u? I just wondered what AWOHNN says about recommendatio...

9. "Itchy feet"

   lovewhatIdo posted a topic in General Nursing

   Greetings All, Well, here's my dilemma. I have worked in hospital now for over 5 years as a RN. The first almost three in med/surg, the last 2 1/2 in OB. I love OB. And yet I am starting to get, "itchy feet". Although I certainly haven't seen/exper...

10. Fentanyl for Labor Pain?

    lovewhatIdo replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Greetings All At my facility, we use fentanyl 50-100 mcg q1h and have been doing so for the last 5 years. No cardiac monitor. Never have seen any real adverse reaction with it. Of course on the EFM we see the effects for a brief time on some babies (...

11. "Shakes"

    lovewhatIdo replied to Cali's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I appreciate the question-have wondered the same myself. I was wondering where I could get more information on the topic of "the shakes" and the pathophysiology behind it. Any Info out there??

12. UH-oh ! Oh, noooooooooo.....

    lovewhatIdo replied to jnette's topic in Humor

    I love it! lol. Guess I have a "sick" sense of humor too. Keep em comming.

13. Asking for experiences/opinions about ER nursing

    lovewhatIdo replied to lovewhatIdo's topic in Emergency

    Greetings All Thank you for your responces. I especially appreciated traumaRUs welcoming post. I will interview for the ER position and get more information. It sure sounds like everyone that posted loves their job in the ER. Blessings on you as you ...

14. Asking for experiences/opinions about ER nursing

    lovewhatIdo posted a topic in Emergency

    Greetings to All, I am a RN who has worked Med/Surg and Labor/Delivery/Recovery I float to pediatrics at times. I am considering entering into the field of ER nursing. I am drawn to the need for the wide knowedge-base necessary for working in the ER....