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  1. what is it like working nights?

    dscrn replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, there are ususally fewer staff assigned to the night shift, depending on the department. Actually, there is usually plenty to keep busy with. Transfers, admisssions, medications,...

  2. things management says

    dscrn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    regarding a serious ventilation problem in the department "it wasn't broken, and we fixed it" When we went over her head, and Infection control nurse what we were being exposed to...we were quickly...

  3. in the process of becoming an air force nurse!

    dscrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    if you should end up stationed at Tinker AFB, check out posts on Fort Sill-tinker on the ouskirts of

  4. Fort Sill, OK - anyone know anything?

    dscrn replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    oh yes...OKC has one of the best trauma centers in the states-which is good, because there is no vehicle inspection, and motorcycle riders don't have to wear helmets, Uturns on busy highways can also...

  5. Fort Sill, OK - anyone know anything?

    dscrn replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    my daughter lives in OKC (non military) If you are a lover of fast food, you're headed in the right direction! The country outside of the city is quite undeveloped-LOTS of cows. OK is hotter than...

  6. Iv help pleeeeeasssssee!!!!

    dscrn replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes having the pt "hang" there arm over the side of the bed helps. We had a nurse anesthetist who NEVER started an v without warm

  7. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    dscrn replied to mydee's topic in Nursing Humor

    When my husband was d/c following an appendectomy w/o having had an initial bm. He was really distended and miserable when we got home. I told him, nxt time you get up, we're going for a walk. We...

  8. H1N1 -- in the NICU

    dscrn replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck...and I agree with you. It should be interesting to see how other sectors in the community handle this. Fire those who refuse vaccination, stay home if you are sick, family members are...

  9. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Could not agree more..another "title in the offing"?? NLC-Nocturnal Lactation Consultant...worth their weight in gold-as long as they are really willing to roll up their

  10. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    last line says it

  11. no energy!

    dscrn replied to rocket2010's topic in General Students

    GET YOURSELF TO A DOCTOR OR CLINIC Sounds like you may need some bloodwork, to be sure that you are physically ok. NEVER take your health for granted-job requirements are rough to handle, even...

  12. H1N1 -- in the NICU

    dscrn replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    also, the vaccine is being rushed, prior to proper testing is finished. Also, no guarantee that the virus won't mutate...much like last years vaccine proved to be

  13. H1N1 -- in the NICU

    dscrn replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Individuals who are allergic to eggs CAN NOT get the H1N1 vaccine. How will this be handled by

  14. Help with nursing diagnoses for a infant with respiratory distress syndrome

    dscrn replied to skinny_mini2006's topic in General Students

    cyanotic hands, feet *acrocyanosis" immediatly following delivery is not considered abnormal---circumoral

  15. Pain is not a "vital sign"

    dscrn replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the vital part is that pain MUST be taken into consideration during an assesment. Yes, everyone's perception is different, but, until a better "tool" for measuring comes up, 1 to 10 is...

  16. Occurrence In Idaho

    dscrn replied to kubivern's topic in General Nursing

    My warm thoughts..let's just hope that the whole nonsense gets

  17. Ottawa sends body bags to Manitoba reserves

    dscrn replied to Morning-glory's topic in General Nursing

    Have to admit that here in the US, haven't heard of this happening. Seems that everyones "readiness program" really should include some...when you need them-if you need them-wouldn't it make sense to...

  18. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    as to the universal precautions...since pts can refuse to be HIV tested, I think it's somewhat risky to consider this bodily fluid not one...my feeling. The feeling that I got from the policy seemed...

  19. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my hunch isthat this is a somewhat dated video...what about universal

  20. "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    dscrn replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your frustration with alternative med "non believers". Interesting that more Western docs are now "coming

  21. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many of us feel the same..not so sure that we would convince the "consultants"...not sure that there are lactation consultants that work the overnite..if so, I stand corected. Would be nice to give...

  22. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Low blood sugar can be a very sticky issue, with parents who are sure that ANY feed other than colostrum will have horrible effects on baby...if an infant has repeated blood sugars less than 45. IT IS...

  23. "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    dscrn replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    ....I was skeptical, myself-but, having seen a Reikki therapist for years, one CAN feel changes in energy

  24. Anyone going baby friendly?

    dscrn replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so very sorry for your loss.osses, rying to become a mom. The pp nurse who badgered you perhaps needs a bit of an inservice as far as sensitivity (arrrgh, hate that word!{ is concerned. Your...

  25. Patient Compliant...Taking it Really Hard

    dscrn replied to Diva7332's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Part of the SO's problem might have been mom having the type of labor that they had planned..textbooks can sure paint a different picture han the "real