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  1. I have to have A Colposcopy

    Darchild77 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel dumb asking this, but can anyone tell me about a colposcopy. I have to have one and am scared of whether it is painful or uncomfortable I don't know much about the

  2. I have to have A Colposcopy

    Darchild77 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thankyou for the info!! How often is it that they find anything significant? Can I ask how old you were when yours was done? I am only 23 and wonder if this is really necessary- my inner chicken is...

  3. Got my results this morning

    Darchild77 replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't waste your Degree/Diploma, all that time and you made it. You have to keep trying for the test, just think of all the sacrifices you made while going through school!! I know you feel down, I...

  4. What happens to your integrity when you go into management?

    Darchild77 replied to olympiad27's topic in Nurse Management

    In my hospital, the L+D floor has no NM!! The hospital supervisors have stated on occasion that they think we are lazy on our unit, and get a kick out of sending us "difficult" or complicated cases if...

  5. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    Darchild77 replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know much about legal issues, but yes I would also think that she should not have custody. Is this a possible outcome? I am just hoping that something is done in this

  6. Lord Have Mercy!

    Darchild77 replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree!! If we have a premie that is going to die, we still hold them and nurture them until their last breath. After all , this was a living being!! "Ewe" is such a sad term to use on an innocent...

  7. cytotec for post partum bleeding

    Darchild77 replied to RMH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is this used regulrly? I live in small town where our OB's laugh at the Fam Pra docs for using Cytotec for inductions even though it is effective!! So obviosly I have never heard of it being used for...

  8. Vent: feeling pretty low

    Darchild77 replied to Darchild77's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, A glass of wine and a dose of valium should do it :)Just

  9. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    Darchild77 replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can anyone think of a more suitable punishment or charge than murder?(this is a question, I'm not saying murder is an apprpriate charge-so please don't

  10. Vent: feeling pretty low

    Darchild77 replied to Darchild77's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all so much for your support, I do feel better. And I have the night off!:balloons: Thanks again,

  11. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    Darchild77 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    "I have green discharge in my underwear" "My 15 yo has a fever of 100, I'm concerned she isn't drinking much" it was 3 in the morning and he said she was sleeping "My 8 month old infant has a fever of...

  12. What not to say / do while you are in the ER...

    Darchild77 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    OMG, I am praying this didn't happen to you!!! That is really

  13. Can you believe this?

    Darchild77 replied to LolaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Geez, talk about bending over backwards!!! Did the lady even repay for the cigs, I guessing not. I had a labor patient on pitocin that insisted on going out to smoke- unbelievable. I not so sure that...

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

    Darchild77 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We also have to remember that patients are consumers buying a "product" if you will. They have the right to refuse treatments, advice, and the care of anyone they see fit. Frankly, it comes down to...

  15. Medical patients on post-partum floor?

    Darchild77 replied to tiliimnrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The funny thing is that right in our hospital policy, it says that "all med-surg overflow will be sent out". That has never happened! Little while ago we had an ETOHer who was homeless and had HEp C...

  16. Preemie Nipples

    Darchild77 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our hospital sends babies home on premie nipples because for a lot of premies, the regular nipples are too big for their mouths and they gag on them or gag because the flow is too fast. But, yes a...

  17. RN call outs, how do you handle them?

    Darchild77 replied to Carotid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We earn 1 sick day for every month that we work. After 3 consec call offs, we need a Doc's excuse. We have a problem with the night shift nurses calling in alot- most for mental health days, because...

  18. All burnt out and ready to roll!!!

    Darchild77 replied to grumpynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean about the blank stares. My husband doesn't get the multi Talented thing either, working your tail off and then having no one to understand you is one of the hardest parts of...

  19. Labor and Delivery staffing

    Darchild77 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, just a bit dense today. Our hospital super would come and some med-surg nurses would come, but the ER doc wouldn't come in a million years!!! Nobody, I mean NOBODY, else in the hospital has L+D...

  20. Labor and Delivery staffing

    Darchild77 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not sure what you mean, I'm not aware of any Backup

  21. Labor and Delivery staffing

    Darchild77 replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes, we are also postpartum unit, nursery, pediatrics, and do our c-secs on our floor.Oh, and we also do hysters and any med-surg

  22. Hyperstimulation?

    Darchild77 replied to GeriL's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work the night shift, and so we have all the responsibility as to decisions with patients because our docs don't want to be bothered. A nurse with 1.8 years training on OB by herself at night, I get...

  23. OB emergencies

    Darchild77 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wondering about any Emergent L+D experiences anyone has had. I'm still pretty new to L+D and work in a small town hospital that sends most (pretermers ect..) out. Would like to hear about...

  24. Trying to transfer to Level II Nursery

    Darchild77 replied to my2sons's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You need to be NALS certified to work in the Nursery, at least at our

  25. concerned

    Darchild77 replied to Caligurl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry for your treatment, unfortunately, yours is not the only facility that has these problems, I've seen it in my small town as well. I don't think you should feel quilty about quitting, and...