MarySunshine

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  1. Appropriate use of smaller gauge IV's

    MarySunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and have only started on IV in my whole life, so this is the voice of inexperience speaking here. :) However, I did attend an IV class in which the instructor said that w/ caustic IV...

  2. New Grad Here- Do I want to work in a Nuero ICU?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Of course I am the only one that can answer that question, but I'm looking for advice. I like the primary care feeling of ICUs and I shadowed a nurse in the medical ICU and another nurse in the nuero...

  3. Any L&D Nurses in Hawaii?

    MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in Travel

    Thanks Rod! Good

  4. Any L&D Nurses in Hawaii?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in Travel

    I am an experienced L&D Nurse looking for a travel assignment in Hawaii in the next few weeks. Has anyone else traveled in Hawaii in the OB setting? Are you willing to give me advice and tell me...

  5. Good opportunity or just getting screwed?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in Travel

    Is there an experienced traveler here who is willing to help me think through this travel nursing offer? I have 2.5 years experience in my current field. No certifications yet. I currently work at a...

  6. How long did you work while pregnant?

    MarySunshine replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm 38 weeks now and still working. I was working 3 8-hour shifts and 1 12-hour shift a week, but my co-workers had pity on me last week and have picked up the extra 4 hours/week until the end of the...

  7. Does your work call you at 0530?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been working 50 hours a week lately and today was my day off. I stayed up late last night hanging out with my husband. This morning at 0530 my phone started ringing loudly and I thought someone...

  8. Does your hospital have a policy on no walking after ROM?

    MarySunshine replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm feeling very grateful to work where I do. We have no such policy. It's absurd to think that they should try to prevent a very rare cord prolapse in exchange for all the common complications that...

  9. How do L&D nurses REALLY feel about natural birth?

    MarySunshine replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My coworkers and I are generally really supportive of natural birth. Although, it is really hard to take care of a patient who comes through the door viewing you as the "enemy" already, like some...

  10. Patient Died from Med Allergy

    MarySunshine replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I would remove even the information that you've given us about the situation from your post, for legal reasons. You're in my

  11. Employer told everyone results of my TB test!

    MarySunshine replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Is your boss' name Michael

  12. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

    MarySunshine replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know it's hard to be certain, but you need to figure out if you think you would really LIKE L&D. Imagine yourself as a competent, confident, good L&D nurse. Would you enjoy it? Or would you...

  13. 17 teens make pregnancy pact

    MarySunshine replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's another take on it all:

  14. opinions about homebirthing

    MarySunshine replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think home birth can be a great option for women who fit the criteria and are prepared. Sadly, in my area, there are not very many homebirth midwives anymore. I do have a question for all you OB...

  15. Vitamin K administration legal/ethical nightmare!

    MarySunshine replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with every Jolie has written about this situation -- don't touch that vitamin K and inform the administrator, charge nurse, and pediatrician. Document that situation. That's all you can do....

  16. Do nurses get mad when..

    MarySunshine replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if you're a visitor, please don't ask me to take your blood pressure or interpret all of your recent blood sugar readings.

  17. What to do with a crying patient

    MarySunshine replied to LH1212's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I usually say something like "Oh, Mrs. so-and-so, I'm so sorry." And I get them some ice water or juice and a cold washcloth/kleenexes and I sit down and ask if they want to talk about it or be left...

  18. CRNA school and babies -- can you have both?

    MarySunshine posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm interested in applying to CRNA school, but I also want to have a baby sooner rather than later. My husband would be working to provide for us while I was in school (VERY flexible hours), and my...

  19. Natural Birth Friendly Nursing?

    MarySunshine replied to missjennmb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That was just so well written and so shockingly awful, yet totally believable. I'm also sorry if it's not funny to you (understandable), but made me laugh because of the absurdity. It sounds like...

  20. So tired...L&D not for me?

    MarySunshine replied to Halinja's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the previous post -- see if you can take some time off to recuperate and

  21. Ever have a patient comment on his lack of size?

    MarySunshine replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I DC'd a foley on a guy about my age. I never even looked at his member to do this, it was covered up a bit by his gown and it just wasn't necessary to see it. But he kindof had his eyes closed...

  22. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    MarySunshine replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    This one guy told me "I am a tiger, with a mad gleam in my eye." Um....okay. I had one sweet elderly man who ate a NASTY hospital food tray of PUREED food. He looked up at me and said "This is just...

  23. "You put me and my unborn child's life at risk"

    MarySunshine replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. She sounds rude and

  24. "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"

    MarySunshine replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I missed the chance to see this film in the theatre but I have added it to my netflix queue. I used to work in the neuro ICU and had a couple patients who were "locked in." Even though I think I was a...

  25. Maternity leave before 1 year employment

    MarySunshine replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if this is the same everywhere, but my hospital pays short term disability for 6 weeks for maternity leave (I think it's 55% of your salary) IF you've been there a year. Otherwise, they...