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  1. Recommend epidurals?

    lady_jezebel posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm pregnant & assumed that epidural would be the way to go @ delivery. My doc feels certain that there are more effective ways of pain control -- deep breathing, self-hypnosis, etc... What are...

  2. Has anyone had a mom laboring using Hypnobirthing?

    lady_jezebel replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, congrats to you on your pregnancy AND graduation! It must have been SO difficult to be expecting and going to nursing school at the same time, since pregnancy is so fatiguing. You're awesome!...

  3. infant hiv?

    lady_jezebel replied to karen26's topic in Infectious Disease

    It's highly unlikely that you are HIV positive from one relationship. Please don't worry needlessly. Take the test so that you can put your fears to rest. I betcha a million bucks that you and your...

  4. A BA in Psych + ADN-are they good enough for RN jobs which require a BSN?

    lady_jezebel replied to Nemrac's topic in Nursing Career

    ICU or any type of bedside nursing -- nope, you don't need a BSN. An ADN/RN is fine. For management & "research" type positions -- depends. Some employers have a bias for the BSN thing, which is...

  5. Recommend epidurals?

    lady_jezebel replied to lady_jezebel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To Kevin and everyone else who responded, great information! Kevin, thank you so much for taking time to give a lengthy explanation & to include the drugs involved. And thanks to the gal who...

  6. Is taking basic Biology & Chemistry together a bad choice?

    lady_jezebel replied to gemini08's topic in General Students

    No, but it's tough. The problem are the labs -- they can last up to 4 hours each week, each class. Take no more than 2 lab classes each semester, or your grades will likely

  7. Recommend epidurals?

    lady_jezebel replied to lady_jezebel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks everone for the input!

  8. RNs if you could...

    lady_jezebel replied to PCGrad06's topic in Nursing Career

    They're great. I work 3 12-hour shifts per week, which gives you full-time benefits in most hospitals. I have 4 days off each week to do as I please. Since I work the three 12's in a row, I do...

  9. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    lady_jezebel replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And your child IS adorable!!!!!! What a cute

  10. Has anyone had a mom laboring using Hypnobirthing?

    lady_jezebel replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can this be learned simply by reading a book on the technique, and then practicing at home? Or would it require paying for a lot of classes and then getting a doula? I'm due in Nov. and looking at...

  11. Recommend epidurals?

    lady_jezebel replied to lady_jezebel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the info. Even though I'm an RN, I feel completely lost with OB decisions. The information you provided was

  12. HIV positive graduate

    lady_jezebel replied to Harrison's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Only certain infectious diseases need to be disclosed to the employer, and these differ by state. I don't believe that HIV is necessarily one of these diseases, per federal regulation regarding...

  13. Do you feel prepared for job as new grad nurse?

    lady_jezebel replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yikes! So if one of your patients codes, you'll know what to do? What if someone has a severe drug reaction? Or if a pt becomes violent or has a sudden change in mental status? Or if a pt becomes...

  14. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    lady_jezebel replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    1) Job security - no fear of losing my job 2) Pay - can afford to have children, house, car, etc.. 3) Reward of working with people in need - meaningful work! 4) The uniform - seriously, I hate...

  15. RN and advanced practice

    lady_jezebel replied to andreaJ's topic in General Nursing

    The only nursing jobs that I've seen in which a BSN is absolutely required are management (ie. nurse manager for floor) and research -- at least in my hospital. However, the organization is very...

  16. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

    lady_jezebel replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    We do this to protect ourselves, I think (though sometimes just to moan with frustration). I and my co-workers share info about which docs are helpful & skilled, vs. those who are simply...

  17. Moving to Washington

    lady_jezebel replied to tronchase's topic in Washington Nursing

    Plug for Seattle: I live in Seattle and personally love it here! I live only a few miles from work, and can arrive ready for work within a 20 minutes drive. I can also bike to work using the Burke...

  18. Volunteering at UWMC. Care to chat?

    lady_jezebel replied to ChrisA's topic in Washington Nursing

    Good luck in your career decisions! I work right across the hall from Zack, on 6SE (hi Zack!). I understand your desire to make a direct and meaningful impact in another human's life -- that's exactly...

  19. Thinking of Nursing as a new job

    lady_jezebel replied to captain nemo's topic in Washington Nursing

    Nursing is meaningful, lucrative, stable, and full of variety. It can be frustrating and physically exhausting, but nurses are never "stuck" in their current jobs -- they can always find a different...

  20. have you had an abortion?

    lady_jezebel replied to cutecat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had an abortion back in college, and do not regret it. I was not ready for the responsibility. Right now I'm pregnant (and am keeping this baby, and want it!), but it has not changed my mind about...

  21. brownish/black vaginal discharge

    lady_jezebel replied to LonghornSara's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know nothing about the ring you mentioned. Just wondered if you could be pregnant? I still had one period after becoming pregnant, but it was different than my usual. I know that pregnant women can...

  22. Worst thing you have seen

    lady_jezebel replied to Chibi Baka's topic in Burn

    The child abuse. I remember one 3-year old who was immersed by his mother into hot water. He underwent multiple surgical debridements, for he kept getting infections, and he was bandaged all the way...

  23. Help, help, help, thanks everyone

    lady_jezebel replied to Ted1's topic in General Nursing

    IS. In order to determine "is" vs "are", you need to look at the word

  24. Insulin drip

    lady_jezebel replied to julieK's topic in General Nursing

    same

  25. Can you be a nurse if you're not outgoing?

    lady_jezebel replied to Natalieboo's topic in General Nursing

    I was voted "most shy" in high school, and have struggled with public speaking throughout my life. I was always OK with one-on-one conversations, but intimidated with speaking to groups, interviews,...