nic900

nic900

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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 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,...

  3. obstetrical surgery and boluses

    nic900 replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks-my brain is not working

  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. 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.

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  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 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does anyone know how to get bowel prep into a patient who doesn't swallow? We asked the surgeon and he said to put in an ng tube and put it in that way but we couldn't get the ng tube in-pt is very...

  16. 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

  17. help a new scrub nurse

    nic900 replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't PM either so please post.

  18. Beta-blocker administraion error?

    nic900 replied to Bosco15's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry-we commonly give those 2 meds together but you should always check the efficacy of any intervention.

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

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

    TRUE

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

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

    CathyLew, you are absolutely right- we should get paid more because we take on more responsibility. That's why docs get more-more schooling, more responsibility. Like

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

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

    I work in a Canadian hospital I am an RN and we have a mix of RNs and RPN's (registered practical nurses-equivelant to LPN in the states I thinkj). The RPN's pretty much do the same job for less pay...

  22. Do you LIKE every patient that walks through your door?

    nic900 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    It's so funny that you write this today. Just yesterday I had a "special" patient with a history of bipolar disorder in for a lap chol who didn't like me informing her and her husband of the visiting...

  23. ER Pet Peeves

    nic900 replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    We had one lady complain because she was moved from the eent room which was right next to a trauma bay ( we had a trauma coming). We moved her because she had her little girl with her and we didn't...

  24. An interesting policy

    nic900 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I think it's great. It gives the doc an out if they think the person is drug-seeking. The doc can always go ahead and prescribe narcs if they think it absolutely

  25. Nurse:Patient Ratios on Surgical wards

    nic900 replied to SN2011's topic in International Nursing

    SN2011, On our unit, we have 5 patients on day shift and 6 on nights; however, I am from a small town and we have a small hospital with a growing population. Also, we often might not have all surgical...