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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 porn web site?

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, with anaesthesia our blood pressure drops but physiol...

Thanks-my brain is not working today:hug:

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 procedures for dealing with imminent birth, fetal mon...

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 transfer-as we are a level 1) and so if we are having...

I don't know all the details. I wonder if anyone has information so we can all learn from it. http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2833581&

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 not enough staff. I will mind the baby for a short...

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

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 didn't want us in there. They were awful to us-jus...

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 on my own time because that is when I need to recha...

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 the need to put people down. I guess it is because t...

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 issues and there is a greater patient to nurse ratio...

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 responsibility.

Sorry "cherrybreeze"

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 confused and combative and will not follow commands.

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

I can't PM either so please post. Thanks

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

TRUE DAT!

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 duh!!!!

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 but they don't have university degrees and paid les...

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 hours. She said, "you don't have to be so nasty". ...

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 want the little girl to see the trauma (VSA). The mo...

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 necessary.

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 patients. We might have 4 medical patients and 2 ...