camay1221_RN

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  1. Nursing School Bulge? Is it just me...........

    camay1221_RN replied to RavenAngel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know where you are coming from!!! I gained 20 my first year, and when I decided to buckle down and work hard to lose the weight by graduation, I found out I was pregnant with my son! I think it's...

  2. Nursing phrases

    camay1221_RN replied to oneota's topic in General Nursing

    "Do you have an advanced directive?" "Are you passing gas yet?" "When did you feed/change your baby last?" "I don't know if your insurance will cover your trip to the ER." "I can't guarantee the MD on...

  3. Applying for license - need Notary Public

    camay1221_RN replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Go to your bank. Usually there is one or more employs who are notary publics. Also, check your local

  4. toenail fungus..

    camay1221_RN replied to ldnurse7581's topic in General Nursing

    How often and for how long did you do the Listerine

  5. Zoloft headache..question for psych nurses

    camay1221_RN replied to mattsmom81's topic in Psychiatric

    mattsmom, I also take Zoloft. When I originally started taking it about five years ago, I hated some of the side effects, headaches, sweating profusely, and feeling like I was constantly tired. I...

  6. How long to keep baby in nursery??????

    camay1221_RN replied to cokegal19's topic in Pediatric

    I have the same questions. However, if they kept the baby just because it is "their policy", then it was inappropriate. Especially the formula feeding without moms

  7. Need Input from the Pros

    camay1221_RN replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations, Dad!!!:balloons: Enjoy your new baby

  8. methadone effects on newborns

    camay1221_RN replied to hannahphn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There was a baby in our nursery for the last few days being weaned off the methadone, and today was her first day without it. Some of the other symptoms I saw from her were: wanting to suck...

  9. I think I might lose my job, please help

    camay1221_RN replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have the utmost sympathy for you!! Please, please, please, sit down with your manager and discuss your preceptorship with her! Seven weeks is not nearly enough time to learn everything there is to...

  10. Not cut out for L&D

    camay1221_RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had been orienting in L&D since the end of November, and I found, as long as things were running smoothly, I was fine. It was when all he** broke loose that I had major problems adjusting. My...

  11. Removing foleys after cesareans

    camay1221_RN replied to obnursesteff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Goodness, I couldn't imagine a post-op c-section coming to the floor without all the connections! Our pts come to the floor as you described the unit you are currently working. The only difference...

  12. What choices did you make for L&D?

    camay1221_RN replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked postpartum at the hospital I delivered at, and I got to know some of the residents well enough to know, I didn't want some of them touching me! So, I told my OB my reservations and since his...

  13. Syringe Pump or Buretrol?

    camay1221_RN replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same protocol for our

  14. "don't get stuck in women's health"

    camay1221_RN replied to snwflknurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you know L&D is what you want to do, then it doesn't sound like you will be stuck in anything. As long as women are having babies, you will always have a job. Also, your experience in L&D...

  15. Circumcision on a few hour old newborn?

    camay1221_RN replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That sounds great!!! I wish it were done that way around

  16. Circumcision on a few hour old newborn?

    camay1221_RN replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ditto.

  17. Who covers for antepartum when they are short staffed?

    camay1221_RN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our antepartum pts are cared for by L&D and/or PP. We don't have a designated antepartum

  18. What exactly are AWHONN's guidelines for staffing?

    camay1221_RN replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't take offense to your post, but I have to say, having worked postpartum, I know where the poster is coming from. I have also worked med/surg, and IMO, there is no comparison. What I am...

  19. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    camay1221_RN replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    Your comments regarding "Grey's Anatomy" have been received and will be passed on to the appropriate departments. We appreciate you taking the time to express your views. I just got this reply...

  20. Absolutely the most entertaining birth plan I have ever read....

    camay1221_RN replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, this was probably one of few birth plans that actually went according to plan!!:chuckle Thanks for posting it, I loved

  21. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    camay1221_RN replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    It really ought to be, "I do the vast majority of the work, since the doctor sees you for about three minutes a day when you're in the hospital. Oh, and I keep the green residents from killing you. If...

  22. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    camay1221_RN replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting this! I have already sent an email out that

  23. Axe maternity, add emergency

    camay1221_RN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your point, however, nursing is about the continuum of care from the beginning of life to the end. All aspects of maternal/child nursing fall into that 'beginning of life'. Trust me, I...

  24. Nurses and Blood Draws?

    camay1221_RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I work in L&D and the RN's do the lab draws. We also get our labs when starting an IV when possible, but there are those who need to have them done more than once, so we do them

  25. Scared to care for IUFD and medical terminations

    camay1221_RN replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for your help and advice! Mermaid, the story you posted was beautiful! Thank you so much for that! I am confident when the time comes, I will be able to handle it, but right now, it is...