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  1. Fractured Pubic Symphysis when pushing?!

    hospitalstaph replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are we talking about a pubic symphysis (sp?) separation or an actual fracture? I had a separation with my last kiddo, not during labor but in the third trimester. It hurt like hell! Midwife said that...

  2. Legal Blood drawing in KS -- new D.A. legislation possibility

    hospitalstaph replied to BarbieBAN's topic in Emergency

    I noticed this on the news a few nights ago and cannot believe it! I live in MO but work in KS. I am happy that I have never been put in a situation like this, but I am sure it will happen...

  3. Confused about schools

    hospitalstaph replied to badgerbabe287's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not aware of any tech schools that offer an RN degree, but you can get your LPN at a tech school and then bridge later. You may want to repost in the forum for your particular state. Good luck!!...

  4. Privacy question

    hospitalstaph posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, My spouse is currently hospitalized for a condition that is very private in nature. He had asked that NO ONE be told that he was there, in particular his family that he has a very strained...

  5. Privacy question

    hospitalstaph replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    We are NOT looking for monetary compensation. I would like to see the nurse punished and an apology.

  6. Privacy question

    hospitalstaph replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I guess I was not clear. I cannot call a friend and tell her that I cared for her adult son in the ER last night, correct? That is how I always understood it.

  7. Privacy question

    hospitalstaph replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks:) I did report it to the compliance officer for the hospital and she visited with my husband this afternoon. She basically said that his family could have found out just from calling the...

  8. Privacy question

    hospitalstaph replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point, however, his family did not call the hospital to inquire if he was a patient, they were called by the nurse and told that he was there and given his room number. The way that I have...

  9. Privacy question

    hospitalstaph replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    Well, He talked to the charge nurse and she said that she would talk to this particular nurse. He is soo upset. Do you think that we would be over-reacting to also file a formal complaint with the...

  10. Wait list for KC area nursing programs

    hospitalstaph replied to Medic74's topic in General Nursing

    I think that PVCC has a 2+ year wait. I think that KCKCC has a shorter wait, particularly if you are a wyandotte county resident. NAU does not have wait lists, but they are also much more expensive....

  11. Is email acceptable for resignation?

    hospitalstaph replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about this too. What if you have only worked less than 10 shifts and it is OBVIOUS that this is not what you were told your position would entail?? Then is email resignation OK?

  12. Starting Pay for New Grads, Independence MO?

    hospitalstaph replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Medical Center of Independence is an old hospital. I believe that new grads start at just under $20/hr there. There is a new hospital opening (to replace MCI and IR) sometime this spring. I...

  13. Can someone please provide a comparsion?

    hospitalstaph replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the link to that report: http://www.aft.org/healthcare/news/downloads/HCAMidwest.pdf

  14. Can someone please provide a comparsion?

    hospitalstaph replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help much, but I will try. I only have experience with one HCA hospital, during clinical. It was by far my least favorite clinical site. The rooms were tiny, hospital floor was...

  15. how do you handle this?

    hospitalstaph replied to Ms.RN's topic in Emergency

    Two questions: 1. Why can the patient not urinate? (assuming this is the case since the bladder is distended) 2. Why could you not straight cath? Need more info to answer the question:)

  16. For those of you that conduct interviews

    hospitalstaph replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    I have been to a few interviews lately and I can relate to many of your concerns. I had no work history for over 7 years. To be honest that has not been a problem, particularly since my past work...

  17. Are all nurses that wear white dorks?

    hospitalstaph replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, I LOVE the black Dickies flare pants too! They look great with a solid colored top (even white:) Too bad our unit is color coded and I can't wear them anymore:(

  18. Honest question needs honest anwser..

    hospitalstaph replied to Kandigrl2001's topic in General Nursing

    30 years without a drug test?? Wow! By the way Truman does drug test new hires.

  19. ER Externship

    hospitalstaph posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I have just started as an ER nurse extern in a level one trauma unit in a large city. If all goes well, I will be able to enter the ER nurse orientation (22 weeks) on graduation. This is a 65...

  20. Is is a good idea to do a nursing extern in med-surg?

    hospitalstaph replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, That's great that you have landed an externship so early! You may not realize how lucky you are, but I am also at a level one trauma center (in KC) and had to complete Fundamentals and Med/Surg...

  21. Question about passing drug tests for nursing students

    hospitalstaph replied to Love2Care4U's topic in General Students

    If she has a script for Methadone, there is no problem.

  22. Honest question needs honest anwser..

    hospitalstaph replied to Kandigrl2001's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what hospitals hair strand test. I have heard that the major children's hospital in our area does not test at all:uhoh3: A friend recently applied at one of the larger hospitals and...

  23. Honest question needs honest anwser..

    hospitalstaph replied to Kandigrl2001's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, many, many hospitals drug test, as do many nursing programs. I have also heard that some schools will "surprise" students with a drug test. Also reguardless of your position on recreational drug...

  24. Anyone attended National Amereican University?

    hospitalstaph replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck!! :groupwelcome:

  25. ready to quit school, almost

    hospitalstaph replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

    This is how our school determines our grade as well. I understand your frustration, but this is the way that most programs are.