AlabamaBelle

AlabamaBelle

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  1. Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

    AlabamaBelle replied to recbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is even noted in Peds. We have many, many girls come in shaved. Youngest I recall was

  2. Experienced RN's questions re: RN students

    AlabamaBelle replied to SAHMStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Another OB kicker & screamer! But I do love suctioning for lots and lots of awful

  3. I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    AlabamaBelle replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Again, OP, you are just fine. I cry when a patient dies. Even when you know it's the best thing for your patient, even though you expect it - you never really expect death. I'm a great crier. Most of...

  4. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    AlabamaBelle replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You have every right to state your opinion. By the same token, I, in turn have the same right to respectfully disagree with you and express my opinion. Sexism is sexism, either way it goes....

  5. I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    AlabamaBelle replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Your reaction was normal. I am not amused with your instructor's behavior, though. Did she really tap a penlight on the patient's eye? If she did, that was disrespectful to that person. Demonstrating...

  6. Preceptors, what would you say to your students?

    AlabamaBelle replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in General Nursing

    One thing- don't try to mpress me with what you know from a book and try to make me look foolish in front of a patient. Really bad idea. I'm not trying to be ugly, but this has happened to me before,...

  7. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    AlabamaBelle replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a children's hospital. Over the years, we have had many male RNs in ALL areas - NICN, PICU, and general Peds floor. So, the post grabbed my attention. As I read, I became more and more...

  8. Flu shot reaction?

    AlabamaBelle replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. High on left arm. Hurt like the dickens. Should have known - the RN giving the shot said "This one's a doozy," and "Start taking motrin or tylenol immediately and continue for the next 2-3...

  9. I kind of need a hug.

    AlabamaBelle replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    A thousand hugs from North Carolina!! Hate it when we have days like you've just

  10. Peds

    AlabamaBelle replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I do Peds Intensive Care. I can't think of anything else I'd rather do. We get to see so many different things, our patients have a great age range - keeps you on your toes. As vamedic said, watching...

  11. My Father Died Today

    AlabamaBelle replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I can't do this in person {{{{{hugs}}}}}. Please know you are in my thoughts. I understand how it feels to lose an adored, and from what you write, an adoring parent. The poem was a loving...

  12. I'm back!

    AlabamaBelle replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :ancong!: I am so happy for you!

  13. I'm back!

    AlabamaBelle replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OOPS! User

  14. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    AlabamaBelle replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla - Loved the 10lb rock thing! And that Haldol thing is a hoot! In my case, it's usually the parents and family causing the major brouhaha. Sometimes we get the diva/king of the hill kid. I really...

  15. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    AlabamaBelle replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    As usual, Marla, you hit the nail on th head and made me laugh out loud. My sisters and I wondered what the nurses said about our family in report when Mother was in the hospital (all 3 daughters RNs,...

  16. How often do nurses have sex in the hospital?

    AlabamaBelle replied to curiousstudent5's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this is toooooo hysterical! I got to pee once and choked down a hurried dinner. Good chuckles for this am - but as has been said, this behavior is totally unprofessional and degrades nurses to...

  17. Grieving over brother's death, would like your thoughts----

    AlabamaBelle replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I'm so sorry that you didn't get sto spend as much time as you needed and wanted to. I work Peds ICU - we let family/friends stay as much or as little as...

  18. can the family reverse a patient's decision?

    AlabamaBelle replied to DNM-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was quite explicit in her wishes when she was diagnosed with her cancer 2 years ago. I was difficult for Daddy to sign the DNR when Hospice came by, but he did and we all agreed to stick...

  19. Having a really hard time after today

    AlabamaBelle replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    And, as nurses, we are allowed to participate in the two most intimate moments of our human experience. It's a blessing to

  20. Having a really hard time after today

    AlabamaBelle replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    You did a wonderful job and gave the patient and family a wonderful gift of those last few hours, and they sound like good one to me. You were there and present. You also did a good job advocating for...

  21. How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    AlabamaBelle replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The same as other posters. Be there, hold a hand, find music that they like, lend my ear as they reflect back on their life. It's their experience and it should be on their terms, not what I...

  22. Did anyone else start out in Veterinary? New to forum

    AlabamaBelle replied to Dana_Lockwood's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I meant to answer you sooner, but I just now found your post. I haven't worked in Vet Med, but my husband is a veterinarian, so I have an idea of what you do and all the "stuff" that goes...

  23. IV lasix, hypotension, ICU

    AlabamaBelle replied to jojocommon's topic in General Nursing

    In our unit, pressors = a line. However, just recently, a child was circling the drain and my colleague was lobbying heavily for an a line. BPs were 40/20 with crappy pulses. She got the a line after...

  24. Daytonite, I aplogise!

    AlabamaBelle replied to gaajr1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always read Daytonite's posts, no matter what forum. I will always be a student no matter how many years I've been in practice (4 so far). Her posts always contain good, solid information and are...

  25. Does "Looking Good" help you get the nursing job?

    AlabamaBelle replied to Brother-of-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I participate in peer interviews at my facility. I expect to see prospective peers present themselves in a professional manner - well groomed, appropriately dressed for the occasion, professional in...