HazeK

HazeK

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  1. The Case for Practicing Nursing in Las Vegas

    HazeK posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    (originally posted by author's wife) vegas new grad opportunities post #1 my husband wrote this for my school's yahoo group. your comments are welcomed. the case for practicing nursing in las vegas...

  2. where are the nursing shortages?

    HazeK replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    reasonable, for the area's cost of living... I've been here 23 years, and earn $30/hr, at the top of the pay scale for staff nurses. Per Diem's usually make $30-$35/hr. New Grads, Hmmm not sure....

  3. where are the nursing shortages?

    HazeK replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    We have built four new hospitals in the past decade...with three more to be built in the next five years... Yes, we need nurses! Haze Sunrise Hospital RN x 23 years... Spring Valley Hospital...

  4. Own uniforms or hospital scrubs?

    HazeK replied to irehc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Changed several months ago from hospital scrubs to wear-your-own-from-home scrubs. No increase infection rates thus far. Doubt there will be! I loved the no cost part of hospital scrubs, but is...

  5. Do you clean B/P cuffs between pts???

    HazeK replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Love our disposable cuffs for L&D! We quite often have bloody messes at delivery...it is so nice to not have to try to clean out the nondisposable cuffs!

  6. Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

    HazeK replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I had RNY Gastric bypass last June, very successfully. Those who know me "before" and "after" often ask questions about the procedure, risks, benefits, etc. I often refer them to www.obesityhelp.com,...

  7. old skills that we do not use anymore

    HazeK replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    Yup! Come on down to L&D!

  8. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    HazeK replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

  9. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    HazeK replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    LOVED the photo of Klinger, in his best "nurse garb" of the early '50's! Hugs,

  10. question about preeclampsia

    HazeK replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    aldomet: used long-term in pregnancy to help control the BP, NOT for crisis management apresoline and Labetelol: used IVP for extreeme hypertensiive episodes where bringing down BP...

  11. Guess What?!!!

    HazeK replied to Baby Catcher's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am green with envy, yet excited for you! keep us all posted on how it is going! i wish my life had lead me that direction earlier. i would have enjoyed it! hugs

  12. Hydration, the importance of

    HazeK replied to reprise's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our themesong in Las Vegas, in the desert: "A Hydrated Uterus is a Happy Uterus"!

  13. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    HazeK replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My very healthy, but Down's Syndrome, 9 month old nephew was visiting. His mom treated him like he was "going to break" all the time, like he was delicate and fragile like a piece of glass. I...

  14. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    HazeK replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    all good points... I have worked w/ managers that supported their staff...and those that didn't. Definately makes a big difference. Continuing Ed would be nice...I am 23 years in my field, so the...

  15. GOOD nursing shoe suggestions other than Danskos??

    HazeK replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I wear New Balance also, as they actually come WIDE enough for my short, wide foot! They are the only brand I have been able to take out of the box and wear immediately x 12 hour shift, without...

  16. Jacho

    HazeK replied to HazeK's topic in Medical-Surgical

    great info...keep it comming...the inspectors are here on Wednesday! thanks!

  17. Jacho

    HazeK posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    "Ready or not, here THEY come"! survey is next week. Anyone have a recent survey and want to share with me some of the teams primary focus? Thanks

  18. JACHO survey

    HazeK replied to Jemma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any other suggestions from those that read this thread?? 'Cuz, ready or not, here THEY come! LOL! Haze

  19. LDRP ~ outgoing or continuing trend?

    HazeK replied to dwetherelt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    From a consumer's point of view: LDRP's mean you don't have to move yourself, your stuff, etc. LDRP beds also are NOT as comfortable as regular hospital beds... most of my patients comment...

  20. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    HazeK replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not this girl... I can barely stand to work as hard as I do for straight pay in my regular hours! This issue will have many more nurses unioninzing, to be sure that overtime pay is in their...

  21. Why were they sent to boil water?

    HazeK replied to RNinCanada's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since sterility in lady partsl deliveries is sort of a moot point, I often have the dads open the bottle of sterile water and pour it into the sterile basin and tell them it is the modern equivelent...

  22. is there any use for an LPN in ob-gyn nursing?

    HazeK replied to Snipb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    same here in Las Vegas...great help in nsy, postpartum or as scrub techs... too many IV pushes, etc to be cost effective in L&D.

  23. The fingernail police!!

    HazeK replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    don't get me wrong, I'd love to have manicured nails... but as a graduate of a conservative nursing program 30 years ago, I guess I got used to restrictions during my education! Clear polish on...

  24. What does it take to be a good L & D nurse?

    HazeK replied to QTRN74's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, Seriously: "ER has been a very exciting yet stressful environment for me since you never know what is going to come in the door." ---Uh, THAT is the FUN part of L&D! Every day is different!...

  25. What does it take to be a good L & D nurse?

    HazeK replied to QTRN74's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally speaking, I think being a bit crazy helps