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1. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

   RNmomma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I don't recall really ANY "pregnant bashing" on this thread. Rather, we are saying that it is unfair when the demands of pregnant women get out of hand, with no evidence to back it up. If a pregnant...

2. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

   RNmomma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I once saw a cord that had TWO knots - and baby was

3. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

   RNmomma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Is it really true that physical labor (no pun intended) can cause this? I have always believed it was an old wives

4. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

   RNmomma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   For some reason I am not being allowed to edit my post, but I just wanted to say that some nurses said I SHOULDN'T pull up

5. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

   RNmomma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   That would make me so mad if someone who happened to be pregnant refused to do anything. I was working on a busy neuro floor when I was pregnant last year, and the only time I refused to do something...

6. activities of daily living problem

   RNmomma replied to ManyQuestions's topic in General Nursing

   Manyquestions - I really identify with you. ADL work can be physically and mentally grueling, and there are aspects of nursing that aren't as focused on it, but each one is going to have at least a...

7. Nurse to Couplet Ratio?????

   RNmomma replied to aimeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As of Jan. 1, it is law! Along with set ratios for every other

8. Air in IV lines

   RNmomma replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

   I found this on the web by a Steven Harris, MD. And of course, it's on the web, so it must be true!: ////There is really no reason at all for a correctly performed intravenous injection to contain...

9. Hair style poll: Long or short?

   RNmomma replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

   I had long hair all through school, and would always have it up in a clip or ponytail. Soon after graduating I cut it to chin length. It is so much better!! It looks much neater and professional, and...

10. Nurse to Couplet Ratio?????

    RNmomma replied to aimeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In california, the max ratio is 4 couplets to one RN, any

11. Nursing, is it really a profession

    RNmomma replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in General Nursing

    Coming across as a true professional is SO important as a nurse! Let's change some negative perceptions about

12. flu shot frenzy

    RNmomma replied to kcrnsue's topic in Public, Community Health

    I have been giving flu shots at the mall on weekends through a private company and have a question - what are the rules as far as privacy goes? We have a sign-up sheet, and not until a patient pointed...

13. Air in IV lines

    RNmomma replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is pretty common to have a few air bubbles in the lines. Very difficult to make sure there is absolutely no air, and probably a big waste of time. I have heard that there would have to be a...

14. accepting a job on mother/baby?

    RNmomma replied to RNmomma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is the email I just received: /That is not something we do at this hospital. Again, if you have particular questions I would be more than happy to answer them./ I don't understand? Is this a...

15. accepting a job on mother/baby?

    RNmomma replied to RNmomma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did email the manager about talking to another RN or 2 about the unit, to get a better feel for the place. She didn't seem to understand my question and told me she would be available for any more...