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  1. this is off base when it comes to LPN's

    nurse_wannabe replied to GN1974's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An excerpt from the article: "So how does an LPN become adequately trained now? The answer is experience. With time, some LPNs learn about common geriatric syndromes, basic geriatric pharmacology,...

  2. Hydramnios/big baby. Should I worry?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, everyone. I am 32 wks. pregnant and had an U/S on Friday. I found out a couple of things that are really worrying me. I can't get in to see the doctor until Wednesday, so I wanted to get some...

  3. Hydramnios/big baby. Should I worry?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jolie, thank you so much for your reply. You've really made me feel much better with the stats on the margin of error. The U/S Friday was done because the baby was facing away from the tech the last...

  4. What would you do???

    nurse_wannabe replied to angeldaisy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My thoughts EXACTLY. If she really was not passing their meds, it is very likely that she was pocketing the narcs! Maybe your DON should begin with a drug screening...

  5. Gift suggestions for macho guy in hospital

    nurse_wannabe replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Those dammit dolls are cute. Too bad you can't send in a picture and have one made to look like someone you'd like to slam around, complete with his/her style of clothing. :rotfl: Anyway, without...

  6. I am new here and not in school now, I am trying to go back and have a question

    nurse_wannabe replied to Lorel's topic in General Nursing

  7. What do instructors think of PDA's in clinical?

    nurse_wannabe replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We aren't even allowed to have them in the *classroom*, let alone clinicals! I have no idea why this rule is in existence. I see no point in banning something that would actually help us with our...

  8. OB nurses, what do you do in adoption situations?

    nurse_wannabe replied to estrogen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the mom had already made her decision, then I believe sharing your personal story about adoption was a great thing to do. I'm sure it made her feel much better about the decision she made and...

  9. OB nurses, what do you do in adoption situations?

    nurse_wannabe replied to estrogen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sure, discussing pros and cons with a mother already considering adoption is wonderful. It helps the new mom figure out what is best for herself and her baby. However, judging from her own words, it...

  10. OB nurses, what do you do in adoption situations?

    nurse_wannabe replied to estrogen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's not what you said in your previous post: Your opinions could have landed you in some serious hot water. Better you keep them to yourself when it involves *the* most important aspect of...

  11. OB nurses, what do you do in adoption situations?

    nurse_wannabe replied to estrogen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's about the saddest thing I've ever heard. Did they go through with it? I can't even imagine

  12. Ouch! Glass stuck in foot - What to do?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I used my gas stove burner on the needle and the scissors for about a minute each. Hope that was good enough. First I cleansed them with alcohol really well. It already does feel much better....

  13. Ouch! Glass stuck in foot - What to do?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Another nursing student suggested a salt soak too, so i did that last night. One of my instructors suggested putting a piece of fatty bacon on it, apparently her grandmother used to do that. So, I...

  14. Do you have to deal with these?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    A good scenario for you: First of all, I have a very strong stomach. I can count on one hand the times I've vomited in my entire life, and I'm 27 yrs. old. Then I started nursing school. My first...

  15. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    nurse_wannabe replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that a mother can only collect welfare benefits on a max. of 3 children. Does anyone know if this is true? Is there a cut-off for food stamps as well? This whole "bleeding the beast" thing...

  16. Pregnant after husbands vasectomy?How common?

    nurse_wannabe replied to ham22's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm not a nurse yet, but we did just cover this in Repro not long ago. We were taught that the man should see the urologist and provide sperm samples until there is *no* sperm left. I don't...

  17. seizures after delivery in mom with PIH

    nurse_wannabe replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm just wondering if PIH is grounds for a C/S, and if that would have a better outcome and less chance of PIH complications than a lady partsl delivery? If so, why would the OBGYN *not* schedule a...

  18. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    nurse_wannabe replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    You should *not* feel embarassed or stupid at all! I'm sure very few, if any, members of this board would have known what to say if placed in the same situation. You did a great job. I do have one...

  19. I just got my new Ultrascope!

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in General Nursing

    I got the sunset beach scene with orange tubing a few weeks ago. It cost around $80 b/c the uniform store was having a 20% off sale on them through March. Kind of expensive, but it's an early...

  20. is it "an NP" or "a NP"

    nurse_wannabe replied to rachkar's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you asked this. On my very first day of LPN school, we had to write an essay about why we wanted to be an LPN. Everywhere that I put "an" LPN, the instructor marked it out and put "a" LPN....

  21. Guess what happened to me at clinicals today??? Ugggh

    nurse_wannabe replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm, yeah... That sounds like a GREAT day to me! I probably would've passed out had I had that many people watching. Keep up the good

  22. Attributes for hiring nurses

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all. I have a class assignment to gather 15 positive characteristics/attributes that nursing employers look for when hiring a new LPN. I have so far interviewed 2 people, but I need 9 more...

  23. Unfair treatment

    nurse_wannabe replied to BS Nursing Student's topic in General Nursing

    I have this problem at my school too, only to a lesser degree. It really ticks me off when questions that I get right are thrown out simply because many people missed it. I think that when this...

  24. Rectal temps in peds

    nurse_wannabe replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    I'm glad this post came back up again... I am due to have a baby boy in a few months. I do NOT want a rectal temp taken on him in the newborn nursery. The risks of a perforated bowel may not be very...

  25. Lotus Birth...What do yall think about this?

    nurse_wannabe replied to JVanRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I know where I'm headed after this... to walmart.com to add a velvet, satin-lined placenta bag to my Baby Gift Registry! I already tease my mom that I chew on pens, pencils, etc. because I...