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...

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

    Deaconess replied to pebbles's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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...

  3. 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,...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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)....

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. Underwear question

    Deaconess replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    We wear Navy scrubs in the ER. So I wear any color/style of udergarments I want. All my panties are by Victoria's Secret. They are comfortable and last a long time. When I wore white, I stuck to...

  14. When physician's act up/out

    Deaconess replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you know the other name for a surgeon? Seriously, if a surgeon or other physician goes over the line with verbal or physical abuse (throwing sharps or bloody sponges, perhapse) towards nursing...

  15. TV in the ED

    Deaconess replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I signed in during my shift a couple of weeks ago because I was 14 weeks pregnant and started heavy lady partslly bleeding. Should I have gone home and made a doctor's appointment? No, I watched TV...

  16. TV in the ED

    Deaconess replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    We got TV's in each exam room about a year ago. Many, including myself were skeptical about them. We were afraid of an increase in bogus sign-ins by homeless, lonely, etc. But we found a decrease...

  17. Offended by Prayer

    Deaconess replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    A few posters have expressed that unordained nurses have no business praying for patients. Traditionally, though, prayer and other means of "spiritual care" are very much part of the nurse's role....

  18. Ketamine

    Deaconess replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    We had Ketamine pulled from our Pyxis several months ago because #1) it was not being used and #2) there were concerns about its safety because of its irreversibility and long half-life and lack of...

  19. etomidate

    Deaconess replied to TinyNurse's topic in Emergency

    Our protocol for RSI is Etomidate 20mg and Succinocholine 100mg. Post intubation we use vecuronium and/or propofol as necessary. For moderate/conscious sedation proceedures we use either propofol or...

  20. CT scans and how long to wait?

    Deaconess replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

    Our CT scan standard is 20ml gastrograffin in 500ml of water or clear juice to be consumed over 20 to 30 minutes. CT scan to follow in 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours or later if they are trying to view further...

  21. NY Safe Staffing Campaign

    Deaconess replied to -jt's topic in New York Nursing

    I am a big fan of safe staffing ratios, but I have some concerns about legislating these. First, the ratios are listed as RN to patient ratios. It seems that if hospitals were forced to implement...

  22. New Grads in the ED (?)

    Deaconess replied to Evelyn2003's topic in Emergency

    Our ER does not accept new RN grads unless they already have been working in the ER as LPN's. Otherwise they have to have a year of Med/Surg or ICU experience. ( Having worked critical care most of...

  23. whats your nurse pt ratio for ED?

    Deaconess replied to E.D.ucated's topic in Emergency

    Our official nurse/patient ratio is 1:3 but I have carried as many as 6 patients - seven if you count the one in the hall waiting for discharge or psych eval. Our more usual understaffed weekend...

  24. Missionary work

    Deaconess replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    I would also love to use my nursing skills in a mission setting. Some organizations I know of are YWAM's Mercy Ships, which are hospital ships that sail to various ports offering surgeries and other...

  25. LPN in the ER/ED

    Deaconess replied to Sarah Kat's topic in Emergency

    We staff LPN's in our ER. All are med and CORE (telemetry, etc) certified. I wouldn't be without them. They take assignments in the acute ER, staff Observation and Fast Track. They grab an RN if...