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  1. :( sad and in need of advice

    crankyasanoldma replied to jacobsmum's topic in General Nursing

    I see Jacobs' mom on another site sometimes. Jacob, while still seriously ill, is looking like he'll pull through afterall. She said they are looking at a trach and a long hospital recovery. Keep up...

  2. They are laughing at the patients

    crankyasanoldma replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    This is something that bothers me on two levels. I was a patient on CBR (no BRP) for 6 weeks followed by a classical c/s, the prematurity, an infection, an extended recovery, blah, blah, blah. I...

  3. Finding time to have fun.

    crankyasanoldma replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    In school, our intructors said "Be a nurse, but don't let nursing be you." I remember that. You can't wait for 'others' to give you things. If you need a break at work (or after), you have to take it....

  4. Depro users:question

    crankyasanoldma replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, different people have different reactions, but many women lose thier cycles completely on depo. They tell me they like this side effect once they get used to it (and get over the "OMG- no...

  5. Do I need to visit my Gyn??

    crankyasanoldma replied to AlabamaDesigner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can you see your primary care doc as opposed to the OB-GYN? Usually a primary care, general practitioner, or even a pediatrician can do a pap (which you have already had and don't need again- you...

  6. Am I just too idealistic?

    crankyasanoldma replied to JaHazle's topic in Ohio Nursing

    BP seems to be an expert in alot of areas! Anyway, LTC is probably one of the hardest areas of nursing due to poor staffing, tight budgets, and low pay. Keep your chin up and try to make a

  7. 26wks pregnant and in labor???

    crankyasanoldma replied to sprtbikegrlsv65's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    This is my field. The 'tilt' is not significant. I think you mean 2.6 and 1.9 cm. That shows cervical change (along with the dilation). She has an incompetant cervix and preterm labor. She will need...

  8. Loss

    crankyasanoldma replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's a priveledge to take care of people during the very best and worst of

  9. NICU Volunteering

    crankyasanoldma replied to babylove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's nice that you would like to volunteer! My particular hospital probably would not let you into the NICU- we are very, strict and limited about who is allowed in, but there are others in the area...

  10. giving report to a monster!!!

    crankyasanoldma replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Someone did this to me once also. I decided it was a power trip and asked them to hold their questions until I was finished giving report. Later, I said stuff like 'do you want report of not?' I also...

  11. ovarian fullness?????

    crankyasanoldma replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    A feeling of ovarian fullness in not in itself unusual. Many women of reproductive age experience 'mittleschmirtz' and many know when they are going to ovulate by such a feeling. It is likely cystic...

  12. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

    crankyasanoldma replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Seconding (tripling?) the Eucerin. I bought the Walgreens knock-off brand and found it works just as well. I put some on before starting and again about halfway throught the shift. I'm happy to share...

  13. Premie vs. "Miscarriage"

    crankyasanoldma replied to acuteobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our survival rate at 23 weeks is 50%. I understand the nat'l average is

  14. 3 yr. old son not talking much-is this normal?

    crankyasanoldma replied to ham22's topic in Pediatric

    I had a similar experience with one of my children. The pedi is your first stop for a hearing screen. The pedi may recommend you for further testing, say to an ENT. My child had an ABR (audilogic...

  15. Lethal Strain of Flu Kills 4 Children In Colorado....With Unusual Symptoms

    crankyasanoldma replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Fergus, she was speaking about immunizations. I guess she didn't consider that I might want flu shots for the kids. I wanted to take both my chidren in for the flu vaccine, but my daughter...

  16. Lethal Strain of Flu Kills 4 Children In Colorado....With Unusual Symptoms

    crankyasanoldma replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Man, My pedi told my daughter when she was 6 that she didn't have to have another injecion until she was 14. My daughter has latched onto that very firmly. Isn't there a nasal application now? Anyway,...

  17. News about influenza I did NOT want to hear.

    crankyasanoldma replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just returning after being out with the flu for 10 miserable days. I took 14 days off. I got my shot in early October. The infection control nurse is saying you cannot come back to work if you...

  18. Tb Exposure at work

    crankyasanoldma replied to Katnip's topic in General Nursing

    We are tested annually. You generally need more than a brief exposure to contact TB. Does anyone know if there is a wait needed between exposure and

  19. Ethical Question

    crankyasanoldma replied to CalvilloSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my state the minor is emancipated and makes her own decision. It often seems the moms who do this are intent on punishing the pregnant teen. We make it clear to the patient that the decision is...

  20. What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

    crankyasanoldma replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    We got a $25.00 gift certificate to a grocery store and a free dinner in the