USA987

USA987 MSN, RN, NP

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  1. How hard is it to make the trans from LVN to RN

    USA987 replied to rachw's topic in Nursing Career

    I also did it. Worked well for me. I wouldn't change the way I did it for a minute. Best

  2. Medsurg or Specialty unit?????

    USA987 replied to Mander2's topic in Nursing Career

    Follow your heart. Med/Surg is a specialty unit in and of itself. I worked in Psych as an LPN prior to going on for my RN where I started out in ICU and am now a happy L&D

  3. B.D.U.s as uniform in ER/ ICU setting?

    USA987 replied to nursetim's topic in General Nursing

    Nope...work in a civilian hospital. The pockets would be helpful

  4. Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    USA987 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the consensus of the above posters. I don't understand the need to publish her name. The rest of the actions are

  5. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    USA987 replied to nurseinalabama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Any word on results yet??? Your brother is in my

  6. Should I postpone starting a family?

    USA987 replied to jenjen22's topic in Nursing Career

    The one thing that can be tough is that you may be taking maternity leave prior to becoming proficient in the role of an RN. One of my coworkers basically had to go through orientation AGAIN when she...

  7. Any shoe suggestions for me? Dankso's aren't working...

    USA987 replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I've been very pleased the last several months with my Quarks...got them on sale for $24 at Sears. They were a little warm at first, but had hubby drill 2 small holes on each inner side and they are...

  8. Axe maternity, add emergency

    USA987 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    While you have some valid points, as an L&D nurse I wish that I didn't have to run to the ICU to do postpartum checks. Emergency medicine is also very

  9. Case Study Help Please! Problem Solving Situation

    USA987 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    ER must treat the patient until deemed stable or transfer to another facility is arranged...to do otherwise would be violation of the EMTALA

  10. Uterine rupture yesterday...

    USA987 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been on my own in L&D for almost a year now. Pt. had successfully VBAC'd a few yrs. ago. She was having mild UC's when she came in and was 3 cms so MD just broke her bag and put in an IUPC...

  11. Uterine rupture yesterday...

    USA987 replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for the kind words. Days like the other day just reinforce to me what a critical care area L&D really is. It also makes me want to choke those who think L&D is "easy work"....

  12. Labor epidural charting

    USA987 replied to Harlean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kevin, Your thoughts are refreshing. Wish you worked at my facility! Our guys don't even stay around long enough to see if the patient has received adequate pain relief! We chart vs q5min x 3,...

  13. holding a baby in after being fully dilated??

    USA987 replied to court519's topic in Ob/Gyn

  14. Allheart orders?

    USA987 replied to Mika8's topic in General Nursing

    Had nothing but bad experience with them. Wouldn't order from them again. Do a search and you'll see all kinds of comments. My item was supposedly on back order forever. I cancelled it, but they...

  15. How to stay calm if your child is ill?

    USA987 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I'll second that. Had to take my 9 yr old to the Naval Hosp. ER last night for 6 stitches in the chin. I left a message on my DH's cell phone and he had no idea what was going on. Said I was way...

  16. Cervical exams

    USA987 replied to ryleikat's topic in Ob/Gyn

  17. What do you use for Post Delivery pain meds?

    USA987 replied to NurseFirst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The biggest side effect does seem to be the itching. 90% of them do very well with only the Duramorph on board. I tend to premedicate them prior to getting them out of bed for the first time just to...

  18. Prolonged fever???

    USA987 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi all, How many days before you would consider a fever prolonged for a normally healthy 9 yr. old??? My dd has had one for 9 days along with persistent fatigue...went to the doc on day 5...sent home...

  19. Prolonged fever???

    USA987 replied to USA987's topic in Pediatric

    Just an update. Wednesday morning when she woke up she still had the fever along with a classic sinus headache. He diagnosed her with bacterial sinusitis and put her on Amoxicillin. She woke up...

  20. Woo Hoo I'am Cancer Free!!!

    USA987 replied to soniblvn's topic in General Nursing

    That is soooooo awesome! :w00t: :w00t:

  21. People Are Big Babies Anymore

    USA987 replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are going through. And I've experienced those same mixed emotions. Just the other day, I had a pt. in L&D. Fetal heart rate down into the 60;s and not coming back up. I'm...

  22. What do you use for Post Delivery pain meds?

    USA987 replied to NurseFirst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For vag deliveries we use Motrin 600 mg q4-6hrs and Vicodin 1-2 tabs q3-4hrs (8 tabs max/24hrs). Most stick with Motrin, but those with 3 & 4 degree lacs tend to take a few Vicodin a day as well....

  23. Anxiety in the DR

    USA987 replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OOPPPSS! Yes! Silly me...I've had a sick kiddo at home the last few days and not getting enough sleep! I've heard that sleep it overrated anyway!!!! I've corrected my post.

  24. Prolonged fever???

    USA987 replied to USA987's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the reply! At it's highest, the temp was 105.6. It's averaging 101-102.5. I didn't get to see our normal provider on Friday. They really didn't do much of anything. Lung sounds, looking...

  25. Anxiety in the DR

    USA987 replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a L&D nurse....and I still feel that way with every delivery. Thank goodness, to date, I've only had to bag a baby and not do chest compressions. Unfortunately, we can't predict every time a...