nurturing_angel

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  1. How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    nurturing_angel replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I would be willing to drive up to 40 miles to work (been there done that) but I am very happy that I currently live only 2 miles from my

  2. What do you start IVs with in your OB unit?

    nurturing_angel replied to LNDRN2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our policy says all laboring pts require 18g IV's. That is unless you are a VBAC. Then you are required to have a 16g IV.

  3. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    nurturing_angel replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    $50.USD in Indiana for two

  4. Pink Glove Dance--Absolutely Adorable!!!

    nurturing_angel replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it several times and I love it!!!

  5. Where do you wear your stethoscope

    nurturing_angel replied to Sarahjean43's topic in General Nursing

    I carried mine around my neck for many years. I stopped last year when the back of my neck started burning really bad when my steth was touching it. Now I keep it with me during rounds but otherwise...

  6. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    nurturing_angel replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got my H1N1, Seasonal Flu and Tdap all within a week of each other several weeks ago. No problemos! No weakness, no soreness, no

  7. Holiday!!

    nurturing_angel replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas to everyone at ALLNURSES!!!! Especially those of you that will be working....like me

  8. Conditions in hospitals getting worse

    nurturing_angel replied to JDougRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is happening here also and I cannot believe that management does not see the problem. The blame is put on the nurse when complaints are made that someone did not get the care the desired and...

  9. Nurses who tell you what you need to do!! vent!

    nurturing_angel replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the same thing happen to me....only I have worked in this unit many years before my 2 pain in the patooties nurses came along. One would try to take over my labor patients every freaking...

  10. So I Want To Get My Foot In The Door

    nurturing_angel replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen several nursing students/CNA's get hired as new nurses. If the managers and staff nurses know you and trust you and enjoy working with you, I think it gives you a huge advantage over new...

  11. Now I've been the patient

    nurturing_angel replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a horrible situation and every bit of it should be reported right up the chain of command until someone listens and does something about it. I have been a pt many times. Unfortunately,...

  12. Stress Relief

    nurturing_angel replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    1) Long showers 2) Playing with my dogs (who are wonderful listeners) 3) Talking to my sisters on the phone 4) Chocolate...not good for my diabetes I know 5) Walking.....with my Mp3 player cranked up...

  13. Putting in your own orders

    nurturing_angel replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I work weekend option and don't have a unit secretary to put orders in. Fortunately, our computer charting allows our doctors to put their own orders in and they rarely ask us to do it for them. Its...

  14. Old Fashioned Nurse's Cap Case

    nurturing_angel replied to DeniseTN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen anyone wear a cap in ages! I wish I still had mine. The case you posted a pic of is just like the one I used to have. I graduated in the 80's. Your instructor would probably love

  15. Taking a break from Nursing

    nurturing_angel replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to take a break from nursing once. No one would hire me because they said I would leave to go back to the higher paying

  16. Labor and Delivery nursing

    nurturing_angel replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am lucky to work in a unit where I can do labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum/nursery care. We have a small unit and it is really nice to have a family during their labor and delivery, recover...

  17. Would you work less hours (less $$) for a better shift?

    nurturing_angel replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work FT (72hrs) night shift weekend option. I did this for years. Health problems forced me to seek a day shift and we only had a part time weekend option day shift position open. I took it....

  18. Just a Reminder...

    nurturing_angel replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the reminder. I know this is true for me. I have a very hard time making myself take a lunch break when the patient needs something. Messes with my blood sugar tremendously. Condolences...

  19. State showed up today.

    nurturing_angel replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked during the week and state would show up, I always made myself busy in the labor rooms. Inspectors don't like coming into the labor area for some

  20. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    nurturing_angel replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, health concerns are pushing me away from the bedside. I work in an OB unit and I love it. We are a small unit and the workload is usually manageable. My co-workers and my managers are...

  21. Too many newbies?

    nurturing_angel replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    There are times when our ICU is staffed only with agency nurses and a few newbies. I do not know what is going on down there but they do not seem to be able to keep dedicated, experienced ICU nurses....

  22. Just whining!

    nurturing_angel replied to RhiaRN75's topic in General Nursing

    And I get to throw diabetic neuropathy into the mix. Sometimes when I finally get to lie down and put my feet up, the pain is even more unbearable.

  23. Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    nurturing_angel replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work in a "baby-friendly" hospital. We do provide formula for mothers who request it. I am a huge fan of breast feeding and I know that breast is best. But what about mothers that want to...

  24. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    nurturing_angel replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your little one passed away in the care of a loving and compassionate nurse. She is definately in the arms of a loving and compassionate Saviour now....

  25. Should I even get my ADN?

    nurturing_angel replied to PurpleLVN's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's have my r-e-s-p-e-c-t. But I understand the desire to push on with your education. I fully expect to get my Masters in Nursing