LydiaNN

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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't say that I'd ever been hurt by a Christian. I did say that I've witnessed some pushy ones, but never said or implied that I thought that of all Christians. It is better to stick with what...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to you that everyone expects that? Is it at all possible that you're overstating the situation just a wee bit? I haven't seen anyone say that they expect anything of you. I can't speak...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Right. That's what I said. Nurses go around hurling differences of opinion at sick or dying patients. I'm so glad I'm not being
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is all in the way it's said... If you're sharing your struggles with someone who is listening sincerely, then that statement holds no offense. If, on the other hand, you hurl it at someone in the...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In most cases, I agree. I think it is very presumptuous to tell someone you'll ask God to intervene on their behalf if you have no idea what their religious beliefs may be. I have also witnessed...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fine. I still understand that as long as the patient initiates the conversation, you think it is fine. I haven't seen anyone who said it wasn't fine under those circumstances. Since I was just...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    But the patient didn't initiate it. So basically, you're agreeing with the rest of us that the conversation as initiated by the nurse (who wanted to "make sure where her patient was going") was...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if they bring it up, which they didn't in this case. I understand that you see nothing wrong with it, you have made that clear to
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's just not
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The way I read the OP, this isn't a nurse who just happened to have a patient initiated conversation about Jesus or religion in general. It is a nurse who "wants to make sure where people are going...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Her patients are in a vulnerable position and she is taking advantage of the situation to proselytize. Patients are sometimes too uncomfortable or in some way limited to protest. Their significant...
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    Rapid Weight Loss Post Partum?

    LydiaNN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It was 15 years ago, but I was 31 lbs. down at my 6 week PP appointment. Nothing was amiss, I was nursing and getting plenty of calories; the weight just came off quick and easy. The only time in my...
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    LydiaNN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If that's true, she's bound to get in trouble with patients and/or her employer. I'm surprised she hasn't been in trouble at your hospital. I sure don't want to listen to my healthcare provider...
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    Insurance

    LydiaNN replied to jcicelyj's topic in General Nursing

    My job is very social service focused and I make very little $. However, I have great benes. PacificCare PPO, dental and vision... $75 for the whole family. Dh recently spent a week hospitalized...
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    Southwestern PA...Cambria & Westmoreland Counties

    LydiaNN replied to werlp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I grew up in Cambria County. If I were you, I'd try to get him to move to Westmoreland County, especially if you have/want to have kids. It isn't that Cambria County doesn't have any good points,...
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    Child Protective Services--Reporting?

    LydiaNN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    That was my understanding as
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    West Penn school

    LydiaNN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I went to Duquesne. I know it is expensive, but have you actually applied to see what they might offer you in the way of aid? For me, it didn't end up being much more than Pitt would've been. You...
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    Handicapped mom

    LydiaNN replied to roseannrn's topic in General Nursing

    Two thoughts: Does she receive any services from a department of developmental services. They have different names in different states, but in my state they can provide services to people with...
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    I Threw Away Your Drink

    LydiaNN replied to Tweezer93's topic in Nurse Management

    I have no idea why your manager does this, but I do wonder why you don't just ask. All the theories posted thus far, even the little piggy that steals food, are possible explanations, but you'll...
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    What to tell the kids?

    LydiaNN replied to blue morpho's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you want to find yourself in a boatload of trouble, I'd refer her to her guardian. You don't have any right to break confidentiality just because your patient has died. Also, in a situation...
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    sextuplets

    LydiaNN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A court? Why? When you make a donation to a cause like this, that isn't an official charity, you're not being guaranteed of anything, much less that the babies will survive. You're not entering...
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    sextuplets

    LydiaNN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is interesting the rush to provide for parents of quads or more when many people who do the donating or soliciting themselves object to women who have serial singletons on the public
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    My Feet Are SCREAMING!!!

    LydiaNN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There were a couple things that really helped me back when I was on my feet all day. One was alternating hot and cold water baths on my feet as soon as I got home. You dangle your feet in the tub...
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    Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

    LydiaNN replied to BabyEnjoli's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know that I would use the term wasting your time. In my opinion, only you can determine if the time and effort that goes into the BS in Health Science would be worth the outcome when paired...
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    sextuplets

    LydiaNN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Even though I think it is irresponsible of doctors and parents to take the chance of having multiples (assuming parents are adequately informed of the risk they are taking; you have to wonder about...