NurseyBaby'05 BSN, RN

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    Drug Seeker Antics and Dramas

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Has your doc thought of treating you for IBS. Had the same million dollar workup and found nothing. Was put on anti-spastics for my lower GI and Prevacid for my GERD. Made a big difference. And...
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    Specialize right away OR Med-Surg???

    NurseyBaby'05 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am about to begin my last year of my ADN program and am torn as to where I want to work when I graduate. Right now I am torn between Peds and Critical Care. I feel like I would not know enough;...
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    I lost my twins....can anyone help me?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to OHmom2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't believe people have the nerve to question your actions! They can be so ignorant!:angryfire I'm sorry you have to deal with them on top of your already tragic loss. My heart goes out to you and...
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    Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A similar situation happened in Pittsburgh a few years back. A black woman employed by UPMC Homecare was kept away from assignments where the patient's family only wanted white nurese. The nurse sued...
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    Does it pay to challenge a test question?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    It is definitely worth it to challenge a test question. If the correct answer is in conflict with information you were given by this instructor, you deserve that point. Maybe she/he typo'd and did...
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    With Children?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to rica75's topic in Travel

    One option that I have seen on many travel nurse websites is to take assignments in the city where you're from for the nine months of the school year and take an eight or twelve week assignment in...
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    I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Several of our instructors told us that they had to practice EVERYTHING on each other, including peri-care! :imbar Better them than me. Like other people said, it would even be better with a...
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    Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    I say again
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    Any advise you could give

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to jenniferussell's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey Jennifer- I hope all goes well for you. Will you be going to South Campus? I really like it there. It's grueling at times, but you will learn a lot. One of the best things that I have found to...
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    Relocating to Pittsburgh area

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to boatswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Welcome to Pittsburgh, Patty! I used to live about 15 min from Sewickley. I really enjoyed it. Another option (about 30 min. away) is UPMC Passavant hospital or The Midwife Center in what we call...
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    About a LTC MD who is BAD NEWS

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Destinystar- Two questions- Could drugs be involved also? Why are you still working there and jeopardizing yourself and your career? If he's that crazy and violent, who knows what else he's capable...
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    Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    This is a family tale as oppossed to a work tale. When I was in high school my mom ruptured the tendon on her middle finger. Of course it was Christmas Eve night and we couldn't miss Mass. She must...
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    nervous nursing student

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

    Keep your elbows pressed against your sides. One of my best instructors taught me that when we were learning to hang IV's. When you spike the bag, you can't miss or else it will get contaminated....
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    Is becoming a Nurse hard?

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

    Amen! In high school I was English/History/Language buff. I never thought I would study science in college, let alone get good grades. I had an epiphany last month as to why. I was really good at...
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    What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

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

    Good friends/Nursing School buddies! A sense of humor doesn't hurt either. I think that the Nursing Department at my school intentionally sets the schedule with two hour breaks between labs and...
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    Working while in Nursing school

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to ZootRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Mystic-Fish- I feel your pain. If you're able to not work, then do it. I left my job of five years in banking for the same reason. I figured they would not accomodate me.(nor should they have....
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    Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lisa- I'm in the middle of Nursing Schoool as well. I have to say, I did not go back for the money per se. I love Nursing and had been toying with the idea of going back to school, but what...
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    How Did You Survive Nursing School???

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

    Michelle- I have to concur with Angus: know when to walk away. Even if it's only for fifteen minutes. Call a buddy for a quick chat, have a cup of coffee, surf the net. You'll probably be a little...