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  1. Going green makes me red in the face

    dscrn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    AGREED! I really don't understand the UN environmental nature of these bulbs. Since these suckers have mercury in them, whose to say that they aren't emitting low levels of the substance-after all,...

  2. Questionable staffing in L&D vs Nursery

    dscrn replied to new2manage's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When my gandson was born in California 4 years ago, there also was no nursery. My daughter had had a lousy labor/e/c/s. Rooms were semi-private, and there were no accomodations for a family member...

  3. New nurse in Labor and Delivery

    dscrn replied to KER5050's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A quick shower, if there is time...peri-care...STD/s you just deal

  4. Hospital Baby Blankets

    dscrn replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If I insulted you, that was not my intention at

  5. Are you doing fecal transplants very often?

    dscrn replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Does sound really gross...but so are leeches-and some places are using them for various procedures...I guess asking a family member do donate could work-how in the world could stool be...

  6. Tidewater CC Sonography?

    dscrn replied to abr1121's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very cautious about trade schools that offer careers in the healthcare field. Do a thorough background check...and check with your state board of higher education BEFORE you put any money...

  7. Going green makes me red in the face

    dscrn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the economy is lousy...and that organic produce can be expensive. Like anything else, have to try and find a middle ground. The fewer pesticides we put in our bodies, the better-same...

  8. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    dscrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Understand completly,,,"well, that's why Velcro were

  9. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    dscrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I remember beint told post colonoscopy "you can't go home until you fart"..made sense to

  10. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    dscrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My first nursing instructor, God rest her soul, told us we MUST look at and desctibe all BMs,,,including our

  11. Hospital Baby Blankets

    dscrn replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Speaking as a former nursery nurse...BLANKETS ARE NOT PART OF THE GIVE AWAYS-nor are the baby undershirts with mitts on them(can I just have a few, I can't buy them anywhere) Cant count the number of...

  12. Hospital Baby Blankets

    dscrn replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I applaud you for doing foster cafe, However, if packs of blankets are showing up on Ebay, you can bet someone stole them from a hospital linen

  13. Why did you pick your username?

    dscrn replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    ok...let me admit was just getting the feel of the board-next thing you know-this was my

  14. Patients on different floors ????

    dscrn replied to JamesLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a really BAD idea...I would never accept assignment on 2 floors for the same time

  15. most troubling trend in healthcare

    dscrn replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    Agree wholeheartedly with RubyVee! The fact that hospitals put so much weight in Press Gainey scores is just WRONG! Customer satisfaction should not be placed above favorable pt outcomes...So many...

  16. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    dscrn replied to CaLVN530's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Neither Lyrica or Ultram are narcotics...both do have side effects, which need to be watched for. My experience with Lyrica is to start out with the lowest dose possible, see how it effects...

  17. Are hospitals deadlier in July?

    dscrn replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Many years back, on a med surg floor, I overheard a conversation where a "newbie" wanted to order and EKG on a recently deceased pt...instead of pronouncing the pt outright. The nurse at the desk...

  18. Are hospitals deadlier in July?

    dscrn replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    She will go

  19. Blood test for hospital physical

    dscrn replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Lipids is a bit surprising...also. fasting glucose...I agree with listing any supplements/meds you are

  20. Patient Handoff Process

    dscrn replied to NursingNotes's topic in General Nursing

    Seems that although bedside is the most complete...there would be some pts/families who try to siderail the report-also...certain areas might best be mentioned out of earshot of the

  21. Support Group for Nurses

    dscrn replied to firefly443's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm with Ruby on this one....anything sanctioned by the hsp is just NOT going to be confidential...backlash will get

  22. Coding visitors?

    dscrn replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    This might be a good time to remember all who have medical conditions, on meds-carry an updated list-my suggestion is with to or next to wallet....things can happen to

  23. Texas air ambulance crash..2 flight nurses killled

    dscrn replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Nursing

    So very sad...for all involved-my thoughts and prayers are with their

  24. Separating Gynecology from OB nursing: Is it time?

    dscrn replied to Texan_Gal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree that being able to treat with a gyn only is attractive-but I wonder, the way that hospitals are consolidating units, floating staff-if OB-GYN should continue. As a student, gyn was handle...

  25. A thank you!!

    dscrn replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well