cinrn68

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1. Babies we'll never forget

   cinrn68 replied to BlueYYsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I too work in the NICU and can totally relate to how this little guy touched so many lives in such a short time. It's amazing how their personalities and will to fight are inherent at birth. We've...

2. ER last night made me mad!

   cinrn68 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

   When they stop defibrillating patients who are in asystole, maybe they'll portray nurses in a better light. The whole premise of Abby becoming a doctor because she's such a shining star as a nurse...

3. Leaving but not started yet

   cinrn68 replied to Laurlaur's topic in Nursing Career

   What part of it are you unsure about? Perhaps it's the stress of coming to the end of the program and not being sure about being prepared about exams, etc.? Maybe you're just trying to prepare...

4. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

   cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

   Needy -- let's try to get this straight... here is part of your original post: I think #1 and #4 has been adequately covered -- it's Hollywood, entertainment, etc. and not completely accurate or...

5. Just read this "woman does own C-section"

   cinrn68 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   I have no doubt that the article and journal are legit... but who's to say that the story is... but who knows -- perhaps only that poor woman in

6. Just read this "woman does own C-section"

   cinrn68 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   So true!

7. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

   cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

   It can happen that they rip, but if the patient is that questionable, a lot of nurses double-glove for those occasions. And like I said, you're really only at risk if you have cuts or what-not on...

8. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

   cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

   Actually, they are non-latex gloves these days since so many people have developed allergies to latex. However, there aren't many organisms that can cross through the gloves. (think about a condom...

9. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

   cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

   If you're only getting married in 3 years, then don't sweat it just yet. Why don't you wait and see what it's like once she's working. I can understand your concerns, and trying to deal with them...

10. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    Heh heh... from my experience, no, the doctors are not trying to hump ALL the nurses (just the cute ones! JUST JOKING). Seriously... I've been nursing for 7 years (and attached the whole time :) ),...

11. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    "Anyway, I have a lot of concerns and she tries to reassure me that my concerns are not warrented nor will they be as bad as I think. However, I am skeptical because she has not been in the profession...

12. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    cinrn68 replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    I can't agree more with everyone's posting. If you were looking for sugar-coated answers to your questions, you definitely came to the wrong place. If you want a reality check, then keep on reading...

13. Just read this "woman does own C-section"

    cinrn68 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Don't believe EVERYTHING you

14. Why did you become a nurse?

    cinrn68 replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse after being in a car accident and having the experience of being a patient. I vowed that none of my patients would ever suffer the way that I had. After my terrible ordeal, I went...

15. The way nurses treat each other

    cinrn68 replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what everyone is saying, and I will add this: You will find as much good in nursing as you will find bad. And may I add that I think it's the same in almost every profession these days....