Deaconess

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1. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

   Deaconess replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is where a lactation consultant really came in handy for my first baby. To build up my milk supply I pumped after feedings and then fed my baby what I pumped plus formula to equal one ounce. I don't think he needed more than 2-3oz of formula t...

2. Exorcism in the ER......NOT

   Deaconess replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in Emergency

   As a Pentecostal Christian myself, I doubt this pastor and couple were part of any recognized Pentecostal denomination or sect. In fact, in some independent churches the pastors have little theological or other education. I have had some experience...

3. Generation gap and attitudes towards work - hurting patients?

   Deaconess replied to pebbles's topic in Safety

   It sounds to me like the true problem here is leadership. Obviously the leadership of the unit and the hospital from preceptors to charge nurses to managers, has not set a proper tone or expectation of professionalism. We have many young and new nu...

4. Absolutely the most entertaining birth plan I have ever read....

   Deaconess replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I will be giving birth to my second child by this coming Friday 5/27 come natural contractions or Pitocin. I did make a birth plan, but I will probably not bother taking it to the hospital. For me, it has served the purpose of helping me to think t...

5. comfy shoes

   Deaconess replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

   My #1 pick is the Birkenstock London. They come in white, among other colors, are VERY comfortable, and last for years. They cost about $150, but considering that my last pair lasted about 4 years (full time) they were a good value. Before that I ...

6. My english is horrible !!!

   Deaconess replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

   After living in Va Beach, I prefer "y'all" to the even more annoying "you's," heard in Northern New York State. Its like nails on a chalkboard!

7. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

   Deaconess replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

   My vote would definitely be for Margaret Houlihan and other nurses of M.A.S.H. Like few T.V. shows depicting nurses, M.A.S.H. shows nurses who can triage, advocate for their patients, close for the surgeons, identify post-op complications, and think...

8. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

   Deaconess replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

   I posted a few months ago, but have had a few thoughts since then. I am an RN, BSN with 9 years experience. I currently work in the ER (or at least I will again once this baby decides to come out). I that part of the uniform and recognizability fac...

9. how did you KNOW you were meant to be a nurse...having a conflict!

   Deaconess replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing involves patient and family teaching in almost any setting. I too tend to be a "teacher." This has come in very handy working inthe ER and previously in ICU. In the ER I am constantly teaching from triage to discharge or admission. As I h...

10. ethics lecture rant (sensitive topic)

    Deaconess replied to Ginyer's topic in General Students

    I am an ER nurse at a Catholic hospital. Personally, I am "pro-life," but I have and will continue to care for women who are suffering from complications from medical and surgical abortions. By doing so, I do not feel that I am condoning their choi...

11. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    Deaconess replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    As a graduate of a 4 year liberal arts college-based BSN program, I think that going for the BSN right off makes sense for a "traditional" college student. Maybe she might be willing to take responsibility for the additional expense by finding schol...

12. If you could invent a pill to fix people, what kind would it be?

    Deaconess replied to Sleepyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Needs a smart pill: Man thinks downing a bottle of Vodka will make his crushing chest pain go away. Its September and young girl has not had her period "since school let out for the summer," and yes she is sexually active. Cheif complaint: nausea, ...

13. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    Deaconess replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    1. I have worked as a nurse for 9 years. 2. I currently work in the ER/ED. 3. I practice in NY state. 4. I am an RN with my BSN. 5. I am not in favor of a return to whites, hats or other "uniforms" unless it were perhapse hospital-supplied scrub...

14. What does your spouse do?

    Deaconess replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a solo practice attorney. Needless to say, I carry the health insurance.

15. hairstyles on nurses....your opinion

    Deaconess replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have hair that goes down to the middle of my back. I work in the ER and I ALWAYS keep it tied back. My favorite way to wear it is twisted up in a clip so that its off my neck (cool) and I can grab my stethescope from around my neck easily. Alter...