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  1. Epidural-induced Hypotension

    blueheaven replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So that is why my BP bottomed out when I had my last baby! that was 23 years ago today...LOL I just loved it when the anesthetist was taking my BP q2seconds (it seemed like) and my IV was running wide...

  2. change to other department or not? please give me advise!!

    blueheaven replied to nursebear168's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Daytonite whole "heartedly" When I was a new grad nurse working on a cardiac stepdown unit, I really didn't have much orientation or precepting. I was scared to death! Fortunately for me...

  3. HIPPA violation or not?

    blueheaven replied to ezaryski's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It would most certainly be a HIPAA violation. I worked in a Psych Hospital and a substantial number of our clients were healthcare workers who were there for a number of reasons. More than one...

  4. you might be from ohio if:

    blueheaven replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, I heard "red up the house" LOLOL My family didn't use that term though. As for the vacuum thing. My husband STILL laughs when he hears me say "I'm going to sweep the carpet" Havta forgive him,...

  5. you might be from ohio if:

    blueheaven replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hoopies???? I am from the Ohio, WV, Ky area and never heard that term

  6. you might be from ohio if:

    blueheaven replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I loved the list. As a tried and true "Buckeye" there are a few other things I have noticed. Those of us from south of I-70 are sometimes referred to as hillbillies (but that is ok) Hi to all you...

  7. refugees hit home

    blueheaven replied to mandrews's topic in General Nursing

    The area where I lived was hit with flooding several years ago, and the only people who showed up to help us was the salvation army. The red cross decided that "it wasn't large enough" for them to...

  8. ER doc misread EKG? (long vent)

    blueheaven replied to JAHJF's topic in Cardiac

    I have seen ER docs do the same thing!!! Good that the patient had you for a nurse!!! I was called report from the ER one time by an ER nurse that said "He is having some big beats in groups" Of...

  9. Need advice re: Prostate problems & catheters

    blueheaven replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else on this thread...a Little lidocane jelly goes a long way! The lido jelly we get here has a tip that can be inserted into the meatus and you can inject a bit into the...

  10. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    blueheaven replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why don't you just do a RN to MSN program? Takes same amount of time and you get to your goal quicker. I have a diploma with MANY years of experience and I am unable to move upward because I don't...

  11. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

    blueheaven replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have noticed that PHYSCIANS are THE WORST with handwashing etc. They also rarely clean their stethoscopes. I had a post op patient that had an open wound that needed packed. Now back in my...

  12. Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Patients Mobility?

    blueheaven replied to steini's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Where I work @ now, we don't get pts w/ swans out of bed. At another facility I worked at the intensivist INSISTED we get patients out of bed (unless they were close to death) so...there ya have

  13. Autism, mercury and cover up???

    blueheaven replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I think the arguement that "we are just diagnosing it more" is a crock of doo doo too!! I often wonder if the vaccinations that my brother (7 years younger) received didn't cause his autism too. He...

  14. How many of you practice homeopathy?

    blueheaven replied to healinghand's topic in Holistic

    I have a question, then what about allergy shots? Seems like the same principle to me! Just

  15. Drug testing a babysitter

    blueheaven replied to Missyb32641's topic in General Nursing

    When my children were little, it was very difficult for me to find child care. I understand completely the concerns voiced. I would go through an agency or check with friends and coworkers for...

  16. Can You Refuse A Patient Assignment

    blueheaven replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Refusing to care for a patient that you are not comfortable caring for is one thing but unless you document it (in our facility, the union provides forms for this) on an incident report and document...

  17. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    blueheaven replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I have been an ICU nurse for 27 years and have been in the VA System 4 years. Those that know about VISNs...I have worked in VISN 9 @ Huntington WVa VAMC and currently working in VISN 5 @...

  18. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    blueheaven replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Bluesky, Check with the nursing office at the DC VA and find out what agencies they use for staffing shortages. You can specify with the agency that you are only interested in picking up an extra...

  19. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    blueheaven replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I have been in the VA system for 4 years. There are many advantages (read some of the other posts) and perks. Besides the benefits, you can also relocate throughout the US if positions are...