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  1. When One Child Is Enough

    hock1 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Doctors do strongly recommend 'selective reduction' for over two fetuses. For example, the McCoys. The mom had a stroke which prompted an immidiate delivery of the babies, and at least two children...

  2. When One Child Is Enough

    hock1 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's all about personal choice. What one person calls selfish another calls couragous. If you want another baby, go for

  3. Actual NCLEX question

    hock1 replied to J.R.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Michigan it's illegal to 'give out' 'share' NCLEX questions. However, one can share concepts. For example: priority who would you see first in a disaster...know the basics of triage and ABC's;...

  4. code blue alarm too quiet

    hock1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday, at work, a code blue was called on my floor. During this time I was doing a full respiratory assessment on my pt a few rooms down so my stethoscope earplugs are in my ears. Only when I...

  5. code blue alarm too quiet

    hock1 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard the overhead page either. A couple of other nurses didn't hear the code

  6. kicked out nrsing school-would u fight?

    hock1 replied to hotcoffee1's topic in General Nursing

    My girlfriend got bounced because her instructor didn't like her. My firend caught the instructor 'helping' the instructer's friend on a math exam. She tried to fight the decision, but the school...

  7. Which stethoscope is better?

    hock1 replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not those 'non-latex' plastic stethoscopes work excellent, even the cardiologist made a comment how well they worked. Cost isn't everything. My Litman cost about $35.00 and it's...

  8. An Eye Opener on Ovarian Cancer

    hock1 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I heard about this test also, but was told by my insurance company that this test is not a 'catch all' kind of test and that it's usfullness was in question. My doctor doesn't recommend the test for...

  9. Baby cant Burp, any ideas why?

    hock1 replied to Auds's topic in General Nursing

    My nephew, now age 14, can't burb either. If I remember correctly, it has something to do with his cardiac sphyncter. All this has ment for him is that the gass has to come out the other

  10. No slamming me please!!!

    hock1 replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My mother smoked a carton and 1/2 a week with all three of her pregnancies! The doctor smoked in the room. There is a picture somewhere of my mom holding me in one arm and the other hand has a cig in...

  11. How can you protect yourself?

    hock1 replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I try to get my patients to turn their face away from me when they cough, if I'm up close and personal. I wash my hands constantly. When I return home, the outfit is bagged and my shoes/uniform are...

  12. RN bashing

    hock1 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's vs RN's is probably as old as the professions themselves. It can be frustrating for both. As a nurse, why am I bathing this patient when the CNA is supposed to, I have to finish my assessment,...

  13. IV in AC

    hock1 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my IV rotation in the ER I asked why the AC site was so popular in ER and told them what a pain in the a*s they were on the floor. I was told that this site was fast and easy for them. I...

  14. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    hock1 replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    Rest assured your degree is not wasted. The hospital I work at requires management to have BSN. They sent (or are currently sending) ADN managers back for their BSN. The pay difference for floor...

  15. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    hock1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Don't know if it's the same situation involved, but on another post a racist woman didn't want a black nurse to care for her newborn. The nurse received a cash settlement because the hospital honored...

  16. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    hock1 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    In it for both. As a secretary I made close to what I make as a nurse now. As far as money goes, nursing pay is under-rated for the amount of work involved. If a nurse doesn't like people, then a less...

  17. Isn't pain whatever the patient says it is???

    hock1 replied to momcats3's topic in Pain Management

    I always give pain meds when requested. The drug seekers always seem to be A&Ox3 when it comes to dosage and timing, so why fight it. I'm not going to set them straight in my short stay unit...

  18. Doctor Smokes In Operating Room, Fined

    hock1 replied to nursebedlam's topic in Operating Room

    What a

  19. Tips for bringing your child to the ER (rant)

    hock1 replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency

    I've been told not to treat a fever for my children (ages 12, 10, 8 1/2) until it reaches 102F orally. Doc explained this gives the body time to fight the viral infection and the body to reset the...

  20. My son has Constipation

    hock1 replied to Y2KRN's topic in Pediatric

    I noted the age of this post but had to reply anyway. My son is currently recovering from something similar. He is ten years old. Docs thunk it appendicitis at first...turned out to be a mild ileus...

  21. 13 pound infant...thank goodness it was c-section!

    hock1 replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Holy canolee! Most women would have to have a c-sect. I wonder...did they make her labor? Was she a DM mom? I still can't believe how big that baby

  22. I am pregnant!

    hock1 replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of ladies went through this. Only one took a seven week class off. The others kept trucking. They were tired, but made it through. If you get to burned out then try again later. Nursing...

  23. Bombed 1st Med/Surg Exam 68% :O(

    hock1 replied to jenrninmi's topic in General Students

    Bombed my first med/surge test too. It was on fluids/lytes. I got a 62%! I passed the class with a 'C' and cried cuz I was used to 'A's. By the end of nursing school I was happy to pass. Passed the...

  24. Difficult patients and families

    hock1 replied to bunky's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I try really hard to 'kill em with kindness', but the other day I blew it. The doc had just walked out of this patient's room, caught it out of the corner of my eye. I suspected pt was to be...

  25. How to get rid of the hiccups?

    hock1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I force myself to cough really hard which brings on a hiccup. After four of theses coughs, they usually go away. I discovered this because I couldn't smoke while I had the hiccups. Oh what we smokers...