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  1. Of blown pupils and brain waves

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

    Best wishes being sent your way as you remove your nurses cap and become just a friend. She's lucky to have a friend like

  2. Offended by Prayer

    veteranRN replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why this is even an issue if it is said silently. I would be appalled if someone took it upon themselves to say a prayer for me aloud without permission. In my death the family...

  3. bruising showing up later on newborn?

    veteranRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This happened to my 4th child. She was 8 13 and cam rather quickly. My husband noticed bruising, said she was bruised head to toe. I never noticed it. The only thing I would caution you on is a...

  4. Help! question about complications at a birth

    veteranRN replied to cathalenem's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Could it have been something as simple as hyperventilation creating all the other

  5. PPH and REDHEADS?

    veteranRN replied to rtadpole's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a true redhead, I've had bright red hair since the day I was born as is the rest of my family (mother, brother, sister, children, etc). I've had four kids and not one problem with PPH. Neither...

  6. problems!

    veteranRN replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    mermaid4, you got it right on the button. Thanks for helping me

  7. problems!

    veteranRN replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know exactly what you're feeling like. My fourth pregnancy was so different than the other 3. The only complication I had with #1 and 3 was PIH. None with #2. Then #4 comes along and at 17 weeks...

  8. shocked at what I saw!

    veteranRN replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As long as you continue to work in that environment you are protecting it. First call state ASAP then find a new place to

  9. Telephone Advice

    veteranRN replied to SLPorterRN's topic in Emergency

    Here is my telephone advice horror story. Many years ago I worked in a physician's office. One of our patients called to report "my baby has a rash, I think it is chicken pox, what should I do". I...

  10. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

    veteranRN replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how we can receive a vaccine from England but can't receive medication from Canada. How does the FDA monitor the vaccines from

  11. Nursing Wearing Sandals To Work?????eeeeeeeekkkkk!!!

    veteranRN replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    I wear clogs in long term care. But you better believe when I get "runned over" by a wheelchair I will switch to my

  12. Indiana Wesleyan Univ-online

    veteranRN replied to lisa122's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, I graduated with my ASN from a nonaccredited school and IWU was the only university to accept all of my credits. I did have to take an "entrance" exam but that was a piece of cake. I spent...

  13. Indiana Wesleyan Univ-online

    veteranRN replied to lisa122's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an IWU graduate with my BSN. I went to a satellite campus. I loved the program. The only thing is I feel they failed to mention how the clinicals are all in addition to the regular one night...

  14. Appropriate Attire for an Interview

    veteranRN replied to jeanie122's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with all of the advice given. Pant suits are fine. I think the appropriate word is "suit". I think suits look the most professional and is what nurses should strive to

  15. An RN changing meds without a doctors order?

    veteranRN replied to nosonew's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You could always report it right up the chain of command. Report it to someone so that they can't ignore

  16. RN responsabilities in LTC

    veteranRN replied to atillathenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, the LTC where I work the RN does the same as the LPN. There is no distinction except in the paychek. Well, heck, sometimes that is enough distinction for

  17. Are the elderly taking too many drugs?

    veteranRN replied to payday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it should be one of the responsibilities of the pharmacies to look at all of the meds given for the very same conditions. For instance, I have some residents who are on 4 different...

  18. Patient's right to have a decubitus ulcer ?

    veteranRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the way I see it. If the resident is alert and oriented then yes, they have the right to refuse to be turned. But I have the responsibility to inform them of the consequences of their...

  19. anyone done lipo or work in plastic surgery?

    veteranRN replied to donnar232's topic in General Nursing

    I'm disappointed there haven't been any responses from someone working in the field. I am 5 ft tall and have had 4 kids, 2 of which were >9lbs. Needless to say, i have that ugly "apron" around my...

  20. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    veteranRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think if a patient is well enough to answer a cell phone they obviously do not meet inpatient

  21. What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

    veteranRN replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital Corpsman Unit Clerk/Monitor Aide RN Staff Nurse Office Nurse Director of Clinical Services HOme Health Medical Auditor BSN CCS

  22. Question about amnios?

    veteranRN replied to Burnt Out's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We were faced with the decision of having an amnio with our 4th child but decided against it because the results, no matter what they were, would not have changed our course of action. We would carry...

  23. What is a DON?

    veteranRN replied to oregonrene's topic in General Nursing

    Still Director of Nursing, generally in a nursing

  24. Addressing doctors by their first names

    veteranRN replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in General Nursing

    I know I am absolutely in the minority here but in the military we always addressed someone by their rank since it was something they earned. I feel physicians are the same way. If at all in a place...

  25. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    veteranRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was in the 6th grade, I had to read allowed something in front of the class. It was about Africa and the Niger River (I think). Anyway, I pronounced it "****** River". To this day I am...