nurturing_angel

nurturing_angel specializes in all things maternity.

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   Do Nurses Have to Make Their Home Addresses Public?

   nurturing_angel replied to HappyMeNow's topic in Nurses

   Indiana used to publish your home address with your license information. Not any longer. I am not sure if other states do this or not but I always thought it was a dumb idea and an invasion of my privacy.

   • Jun 2, 2011
   • 31 replies
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   Calling all Military nurses

   nurturing_angel replied to RedChair's topic in Nurses

   Thank You from me too. Your efforts for this country are very much appreciated. Stay safe.

   • May 30, 2011
   • 7 replies
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   People plan to work into their 70s or later

   nurturing_angel replied to TheCommuter's topic in Headlines

   Not me. I have no plans to work past 65 at the very latest. I am sure my health issues will force me to retire much earlier than that. But I have already started making career moves and plans that will give me some income for many years to come. If not, I will be changing my lifestyle significantly but I will NOT be working full time (or even part time) as a floor nurse more than a few more years.

   • May 25, 2011
   • 51 replies
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   L&D Nurses...a comment and a question.

   nurturing_angel replied to Java_Wench's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I will bet some of the nurses remembered you and all of them were glad to get the card. It is nice to know you made someones hospital experience better. Thanks for the kind words.

   • May 25, 2011
   • 6 replies
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   What do you pack in your work bag?

   nurturing_angel replied to vhern246's topic in Nurses

   I also carry alot of stuff. For work I carry my clipboard, a notebook, numerous pens, highlighters, pencils, a labor wheel, a steth, a reflex hammer, my reference cards, and my childbirth education notebook so I can work on my classes during breaks and slow times. Personally, I carry my water bottle, my hand lotion and my hand sanitizer, my blood glucose monitor, extra supplies for my insulin pump, my wallet, a hair brush, a book to help count my carbs, and my food journal. I am sure that there is more but that is all I can think of now. Of course, I usually take my lunch and several snacks as I need to count carbs before I eat.

   • Jul 2, 2010
   • 37 replies
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   Considering Move to Naples Area

   nurturing_angel replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Florida

   Apparently no nurses live in this part of the state.

   • Jun 29, 2010
   • 5 replies
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   Considering Move to Naples Area

   nurturing_angel replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Florida

   Apparently no nurses live in this part of the state. Hmmm!

   • Jun 29, 2010
   • 5 replies
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   Considering Move to Naples Area

   nurturing_angel posted a topic in Florida

   Hello, Years ago, before I had my RN, I lived in Naples and loved it. Now as I am nearing the age of retirement I am thinking about returning to this area. I have considered doing the seasonal nursing thing but I need more info about that. I am an OB nurse and would love to continue working in this area. I have even considered working in an office or clinic. Could anyone give me information about the hospital(s) and such in the Naples, Fort Myers or Bonita Springs areas? I do appreciate it greatly. Thanks!

   • Jun 27, 2010
   • 5 replies
9. 

   manual BP's?

   nurturing_angel replied to Lola77's topic in Nurses

   I too prefer using the manual BP cuffs. Don't like dragging that crazy dynamap around with me.

   • Jun 25, 2010
   • 30 replies
10. 

    Take your spouse to work day.

    nurturing_angel replied to lucylu 777's topic in Nurses

    This would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Jun 15, 2010
    • 20 replies
11. 

    My Inside Does Not Match My Outside

    nurturing_angel replied to Lindsey McGraw's topic in Rock

    Thank You! I am 53 years old and have been a nurse for too many years...if judged by the outside. I have many medical problems and can barely walk some days. But on the inside...things are soooo different! I feel so young and relevant and how I love being a nurse for young new families. I don't want to ever retire but its only a matter of time before I will have too. I must enjoy it while it lasts!!!

    • Jun 15, 2010
    • 16 replies
12. 

    I'm Lost and Lazy

    nurturing_angel replied to AfroSloth's topic in Nurses

    Actually, I tend to be the master procrastinator......lol!!!!

    • May 20, 2010
    • 6 replies
13. 

    IV stop times

    nurturing_angel replied to Josh's mom's topic in Nurses

    They do at our hospital.

    • May 11, 2010
    • 25 replies
14. 

    Planning Childbirth Class Help Needed!

    nurturing_angel posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi fellow nurses! I am busy trying to develop a new prenatal class series to teach independently from my hospital. I do not have much money at this point to use for this. Does anyone know of any websites that might have graphic images of labor and delivery that I could use pro bono? If I am successful at this I plan to buy stuff for use from Childbirth Graphics. Any help out there? Oh, by the way... Happy Mothers Day! Happy Nurses Week! :)

    • May 9, 2010
    • 1 reply
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    need advice on starting ivs...

    nurturing_angel replied to FiduciaRN's topic in Nurses

    Experience breeds confidence so start every IV that you can. I felt the same way you do until I asked my co-workers to check with me before they started any IV's. If I had time, I started them. After a few weeks I felt great about my IV skills. Also, remember that we all have those days when we couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. Don't let it get you down.

    • Apr 29, 2010
    • 7 replies
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    Doctorate Degree Needed?

    nurturing_angel posted a topic in CNM

    Hey all, Just have a quick question. Have any of you wonderful midwives or wanna be midwives heard anything about APN's (including midwives) will soon need a doctorate degree and MSN's will not be recognized as an APN? All info appreciated!

    • Apr 25, 2010
    • 1 reply