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  1. Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

    bestbabynurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    With the economic changes affecting hospitals, how will the budget cuts affect maternity? And what trends are you seeing in how these areas are

  2. Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

    bestbabynurse replied to bestbabynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    O.K. Your unit scares me. We have had a few staff members cut. So, I doubt if they're hiring. But if they were, sure wish you could join me where I am. We have a few little issues, but on the whole we...

  3. My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    bestbabynurse replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    You and your family have my sympathy in the loss of your

  4. Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My almost errors during my first year: PRN Haldol "DO NOT GIVE IV"on each bottle. I wipe off the IV hub with my alcohol, look at my syringe, bug out my eyes, get the chill that goes down the body...

  5. First Medication Error.....feeling horrible!!

    bestbabynurse replied to rach2103's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I meant hope it makes you feel

  6. First Medication Error.....feeling horrible!!

    bestbabynurse replied to rach2103's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP: I posted this recently to someone else. It may make you feel better. " That reminds me of when one day the nurse who was taking care of my mom, called me. By that time my mom had been in a nursing...

  7. Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

    bestbabynurse replied to bestbabynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you. Just the sort of thing I was looking for. I'd rather run around than be replaced by tee shirts.

  8. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    bestbabynurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being able to positively contribute to a persons memories during their life events. Hearing: "I remember you from my last baby", accompanied by a smile. My crazy coworkers (really, its everybody...

  9. How can I prevent myself from having a nervous breakdown?

    bestbabynurse replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    My first year was similar. I got the 1.5 years in and switched to psych for a while. How appropriate.

  10. Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    bestbabynurse replied to MultipNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I'm not a lawyer, but I can say that it is obvious to everyone reading your thread that you have been mistreated by your employer. As to how many laws were broken, I don't know. But you can do...

  11. I passed :)

    bestbabynurse replied to ncgatorgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  12. Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    bestbabynurse replied to MultipNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My manager stopped in my doorway when I was a patient a couple of weeks ago, but she stopped more as a visitor. It was the next day after my surgery and I was feeling better. Totally different. That...

  13. Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

    bestbabynurse replied to bestbabynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious as to which areas I should concentrate on as far as keeping up my skills is concerned, or picking up new ones. Any input will be appreciated. Everybody is thinking job security these...

  14. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    bestbabynurse replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL Yes, the naked dream. I had my first just before my surgery. I was wondering around the bowels of hospital naked, trying to find my way to surgery. Funny thing...nobody in my dream seemed to care....

  15. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    bestbabynurse replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    My clock is also set for 5:05 AM. Too lazy to have to hit a snooze button? lol Don't you hate it when you dream all night long and then have to work?..It's like working a double without the pay. My...

  16. Unfair treatment by co-workers/boss

    bestbabynurse replied to MultipNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too am stuck on the intrusive behavior of your manager. I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. I can't even imagine how you feel. Travel50: You just gave me a headache, as I had to go so...

  17. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That was a really good thread though it went off into a million directions. It was the first I followed when I happened onto this forum. I feel fortunate that my timing was what it was. I have been...

  18. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Haaaa! Yes! (except you forgot

  19. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds like a real kick in the teeth. Yeah, the whole security escort is a policy everywhere. Has to be a yucky feeling though. I know someone close to retirement but without the circumstances to...

  20. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry, I got off the subject again, cuz I'm one the old, fat, ugly, jealous, mean, smelly (well I don't do smelly, but somebody threw that one in back there somewhere...lol), seasoned

  21. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Virgo, That reminds me of when one day the nurse who was taking care of my mom, called me. By that time my mom had been in a nursing home a few years. She said she called to tell me that she made a...

  22. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, exactly. Sometimes the problem is being clueless. But other times the problem is being too green to realize your were thrown into shark infested water. As a person gets a little experience under...

  23. "Fired for NO Reason"

    bestbabynurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Many of the comments have been positive and not so one sided if you read thru them. I think that old and new can benefit from this thread and be open to learning from the experiences of others. Many...

  24. Looks Like the End of the Line for Me

    bestbabynurse replied to ORTech2RN's topic in General Students

    Well, I don't think I ever past a math test given by a hospital on the first try yet! And I've taken a few over the years. Don't give up and don't turn it in too soon. Go over your answers after...

  25. Hypoglycemia In The Newborn

    bestbabynurse replied to Elvish's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our nursery was checking blood sugars on high risk infants: of gestational diabetic mothers, LGA, SGA, premature infants for 24 hours; and 8 hours for meconium stained fluid, regardless of the number...