LuvMyFireman replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing
Not so long ago, children were still being routinely bathed with alcohol when they had fevers. AND not being medicated for pain - even postoperatively or during circumsion. Pediatrics has come a long way.
LuvMyFireman replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing
I totally regret becoming a nurse and would certainly try to dissuade my children from becoming nurses. The shifts are long, my job usually entails more than enough work for three people, the patients' families are growing increasingly demanding and ...
LuvMyFireman replied to miss.bandaid's topic in General Nursing
Tylenol? I don't know many nurses who haven't occasionally taken a Tylenol from a unit supply when they run out. I don't, because Tylenol does nothing for me, but still. Who cares? I mean, yeah, I guess it's unethical, the same that taking a tubex or...
I have never met a poor male RN, ever. They all have been exemplary. We don't have any in our L&D unit, but I surely would welcome them if we did. In fact, I delivered in my own hospital last summer, and I had several doctors (male) that I work w...
LuvMyFireman replied to dogresQer's topic in General Nursing
I'm sure you are a terrific CNA, but I have a big ethical problem with non-licensed people passing medications. It just seems very scary to me, and a slippery slope to start. Congratulations on your decision to enter EMS and nursing - I've been in b...
LuvMyFireman replied to oceanblue's topic in Ob/Gyn
Also, if you have not read it, PLEASE read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler, MSN. It is amazing...really! The things they don't teach in nursing school. It will teach you how to spot impending ovulation VERY easily.
LuvMyFireman replied to oceanblue's topic in Ob/Gyn
I had four cycles of Clomid without success. I did ovulate, which more that 80% of Clomid patients do, but the Clomid made my endometrium so thin that it was not favorable for implantation. I decided to try to fix the root of my problem - which was ...
LuvMyFireman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
I would never be at work while a natural disaster was happening and risk being separated from my children. Ever. They'd have to fire me. Mmy children, their safety, and my family being together, is worth way more to me than any job.