nic900

nic900 specializes in OB, Surgical, ER.

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1. Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

   nic900 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

   I agree what I do on my own time is my biz but can u imagine having a patient for several shifts who recognized you from your Media web

2. obstetrical surgery and boluses

   nic900 replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks-my brain is not working

3. obstetrical surgery and boluses

   nic900 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a relatively new ob nurse taking perianaesthetic courses (long story). In simple terms (i.e. obstetrical nurses for dummies) why do we give boluses prior to c-sections? I know during surgery,...

4. Seeking ED education on Labor/Delivery in the ER

   nic900 replied to WineCountryRN's topic in Emergency

   I live/work in Ontario, Canada. The resources I personally go to regularly are: SOGC website, NRP, AWHONN, WHO website as well as the CNO and RNAO. Your facility should have developed policies and...

5. No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

   nic900 replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, I am calm now as I reflect on it so I can learn from it; however, at the time I was ****ing my pants! We only have 2 nurses on the floor (only 1 left on the floor if the other nurse goes on a...

6. No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

   nic900 replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We are a small hospital with no nursery. I'll admit I have had sympathy for multips who are tired and could do with a nap before heading home; however, I don't feel responsible to babysit if there is...

7. just want an answer please!!

   nic900 replied to kiwibaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Then ask for more information and if you can't answer the question, then move on-it is you who was disrespectful

8. Orillia nurse found responsible in $10million suit

   nic900 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't know all the details. I wonder if anyone has information so we can all learn from it.

9. Students in Delivery Room

   nic900 replied to cali_rusk's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It is a great opportunity for students. When I was a student, during my ob rotation, I never was able to see a birth. The nurses there always said the woman refused but I think they (the nurses) just...

10. Improvement Ideas

    nic900 replied to HelloOBNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In order to make my patient's experiences "extra special", I give them the best care I can give. I ensure my care is competent and safe and always try to treat them with respect. I would not babysit...

11. I hate my job

    nic900 replied to Disappointed RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Disappointed RN, I think there are many people that feel the way you do. There are many things in nursing school that they just don't tell you. What I don't understand is the reason why people feel...

12. Negative Attitudes Towards RPN's

    nic900 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    If people didn't get into it for the money, then there wouldn't be very many nurses. Nursing is hard and very little respect is given to nurses nowadays. Plus, patients are more acute with multiple...

13. Negative Attitudes Towards RPN's

    nic900 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    Actually, in LTC, RN's would be in charge and monitor the RPN's and PSW's. Although not an acute care setting, still a huge

14. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    nic900 replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry

15. Um, problem....

    nic900 replied to nic900's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The ng was iced but we ended up calling the doc to deal with-probably enemas till clear. Thanks