NurseyBaby'05 BSN, RN

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    Seven Lines

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla- I think you made him feel comfortable enough to "go home." I know I'm not looking forward to making those "phone calls", but I like to think I will be lucky enough to make that person feel safe...
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    Dealing with a student who submit another's work

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to edrantunn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    That student has got to go!:angryfire Acedemic dishonesty . . . . . .no, way! The rest of us have all worked too long and too hard to get where we're at. Not only that, how honest do you think...
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    White uniform dress common nowadays?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think women should be required to wear white pants, ever. I hate being paranoid when I get my period. I'm not careless, by any stretch, but sometimes things happen. There are times when you...
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    Help!!!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to arkansas_girl's topic in General Nursing

    physiologically speaking, kids (girls in particular) are going through puberty at younger and younger ages. so . . . from a numbers standpoint there are more people going through puberty to catch and...
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    Pt abandonment

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!Other than that, I am speechless. I know I'm not a nurse yet, but that issue in particular with reporting off has been stressed profusely from Day
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    Postpartum orientation...how long?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure. I'm actually looking into Peds. I spoke with the recruiter at Children's Hospital here and he said their New Grad orientation is 3-6 months. That is totally fine with me. The approach is...
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    Postpartum orientation...how long?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Considering you have already worked on the unit and are familiar with it and with the staff, I don't think two weeks will really make a difference. (Especially because it sounds like two extra weeks...
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    Stupid Intern Tricks

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Cardiac

    As a Nursing Student, I would actually welcome something like that so that I can learn what not to do. As long as nobody is too nasty, I don't see that it would be a big deal. I'm not going to know...
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    Ibs

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I know just the pain you're talking about. I have come close quite a few times. I now have practical knowledge about stimulation of the vagus nerve during the valsalva manuever. Another doctor...
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    Ibs

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I went in and out of the ER a few times and all my MD said was that I needed to lose weight. :angryfire When I went to make an appt. after the last ER trip they only had an opening for the PA that...
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    Over 40 dress code

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to jemb's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Say no to crack!!":p Butt crack, that is! I would love to take credit for the above quote, but I must give credit where it is due. About fifteen years ago my mom was driving me, my younger brother...
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    Any hearing-impaired nurses out there? Need advice.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to kynurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    You also may want to try the stethoscope w/o a hearing aid. One of my clinical instructors was able to use the stethoscope better without his hearing aids than with them. I'm not sure about exact...
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    Only 4 periods a year!!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Rudegal2020's topic in General Nursing

    One concern that I would have would be NOT getting my period. I figured that if I were in that 1% that got pregnant, how would I know right away. That was one of the reasons that I nixed the Depo...
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    Commitment and Imprisonment...Sniff....Please read/help

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to finness's topic in Psychiatric

    Sarah- I don't have any ideas, but just know that you and ALL of your family are in my prayers. Hang in
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    Confused about school

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Harmony213's topic in Nursing Career

    What is the program like at the school you will be attending? Is it comparable to the one closer to home? Will you begin your nursing classes right away or will you have a year or two of prerequisites...
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    Recruiter for New Grads - Yes or No??

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to DC2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Alan. If it comes down to losing you or losing a contract with a hospital or doc, guess which one it's going to be. Nurses are in enough demand that you should be ok on your
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    What NOT/Never to talk about at work...

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    Faith beliefs aside, was she incapable of getting her own coffee? You didn't work your behind off in nursing school to be some doc's personal barrista/waitress. I tend to keep my mouth shut about...
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    What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. If you've earned those degrees, you deserve to be recognized for it. We all know it won't be in the paycheck. That ADN, Diploma or BSN is something that can't be taken away from you....
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    No incision tubal ligation?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is Essure reversible? The Essure procedure is designed to provide permanent birth control and is not expected to be reversible. Found this info and a bunch more at the folowing site:...
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    How do you dispose of retractable lancets?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to kay's topic in Infectious Disease

    Sharps, for
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    How do you dispose of retractable lancets?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to kay's topic in Infectious Disease

    Sharps, for
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    What Freaks You Out?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can take any kind of body fluid except throw-up. I dry heave for about an hour afterward. I almost think it would be better if I actually was able to throw up. At least it would be instant...
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    What Freaks You Out?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can take any kind of body fluid except throw-up. I dry heave for about an hour afterward. I almost think it would be better if I actually was able to throw up. At least it would be instant...
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    33 weeks and funneling-Very worried.Need info please.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just wanted to let you know, one of my girlfriends delivered three healthy daughters at 34 weeks and is expecting to deliver the fourth any day. she made it to thirty-five this time. they were all...
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    33 weeks and funneling-Very worried.Need info please.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just wanted to let you know, one of my girlfriends delivered three healthy daughters at 34 weeks and is expecting to deliver the fourth any day. she made it to thirty-five this time. they were all...