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    5150 holds

    itsnowornever replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    5150s are usually placed in EDs by the police because they are a danger to themselves or others here, not just because they are drunk or high. My husband takes them in rarely...usually 4-5 a quarter,...
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    Spouses have no idea what it takes!

    itsnowornever replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Without reading the whole thread- I used a color coded calendar and scheduled in family time. Dinner, movies, the park, anything. My husband was very supportive, but this helped the kids understand...
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    What are the odds of getting a NEW GRAD job in California?

    itsnowornever replied to angela1207's topic in California Nursing

    Most...but you put it across as all. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    itsnowornever replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    We talk to each other all the time. Sharing the burden, the joys together is amazing. On the same day we each saved a life. I performed NRP on a 27wk premie, he tied a distraught teen to himself and a...
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    itsnowornever replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

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    Littman Classic II?

    itsnowornever posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littman classic II (don't like it!) and it fits wonky in my ears- it's tilted! Does anyone else have this problem? I have to hold where the ear pieces connect to force it straight. With my...
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    Breastfeeding/pumping and 1st yr nursing school

    itsnowornever replied to chwcbesteph's topic in General Students

    I know WIC in Ca will give you a pump if your in school. The pump-n-style or something? Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    What are the odds of getting a NEW GRAD job in California?

    itsnowornever replied to angela1207's topic in California Nursing

    Very true. We have very few BSN programs and a million saturated ADN programs Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    What are the odds of getting a NEW GRAD job in California?

    itsnowornever replied to angela1207's topic in California Nursing

    Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    What are the odds of getting a NEW GRAD job in California?

    itsnowornever replied to angela1207's topic in California Nursing

    Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    What did you do during your OB rotation?

    itsnowornever replied to ssalulu's topic in General Students

    Residents in this area can be dense. I had a resident in NICU trying to figure out a med math problem for 15 min. I had it done in my head in 30 seconds. Dr got tired of waiting, asked if I knew and I...
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    On call- what it really means:

    itsnowornever replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In L&D on call means you go help when called. Never known it to mean anything else, though I realize hospice is different Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    itsnowornever replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm married to a police officer- both careers have sky high divorce rates. How do we keep it together? We text and talk often. The one day a week we get to spend a full day together, we spend it...
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    WGU writes: RN-BSN in 6 months is a rumor, not do-able

    itsnowornever replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Western Governors University

    My mentor for my MSN said she has had two students in 5 years finish their MSN in
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    Littman Classic II?

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks everyone. I'm pretty sure I tossed the extra ear pieces that came with the scope, but I'll stop at a medical supply store and see if they have them. UGH! I know it's a good scope, cause when I...
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    One of THOSE days

    itsnowornever replied to KelRN215's topic in Home Health

    Here in CA you have to be parked in a spot for over an hour or else it's grand theft...ultimately has to be proven in small claims because it becomes civil, but if you can prove it there then it can...
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    Littman Classic II?

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Will def try this! Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Littman Classic II?

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nope! It's pointed toward my nose! I've flippd em several times to make sure, taken them out, looked at the direction and put them back even! Used em for the last two years because I had no choice...I...
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    Guy RN Question About Breastfeeding Help

    itsnowornever replied to Husker_RN82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Should say ON yourself (granted I get that you don't have boobs, make due with your pecs) Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Guy RN Question About Breastfeeding Help

    itsnowornever replied to Husker_RN82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Show them in yourself, and have them give a return demonstration. You could also place their hand under yours. I had a horrible experience with BF when I had my daughter, didn't appreciate having my...
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    Nurses Managing Epidural Pumps?

    itsnowornever replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    Do techs deliver babies in L and D???

    itsnowornever replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm an RN and I can too do what a scrub tech does. Been there done that. LMAO. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    LDRP vs L&D/Postpartum

    itsnowornever replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My hospital does anywhere from 110-150 deliveries a month, L&D only. State law says 2:1 and active 1:1. We only ever have 2 nurses on, which means on a bad day we can be as high as 4:1 with...
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    Would They Hire Me In OB?? - School Nurse

    itsnowornever replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was hired as a new grad into L&D. Some hospitals do it and some don't. shift your resume to focus on child care, and if you land an interview try to relate it all. Posting from my phone, ease...
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    CAP testing through ATI

    itsnowornever replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students

    Get the ATI books! I found the whole set on eBay for $40 Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!