babynurselsa RN

ER, NICU, NSY and some other stuff

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    new job...just found out pregnant

    babynurselsa replied to LincErin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well obviously you won't be able to keep it mum for too long. If you feel like your manager is approachable tell her whenever you feel ready to. You are working in at least a "healthier area". Less...
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    Kids home from school sick...could it be an opportunity?

    babynurselsa replied to javanurse2000's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am also investigating the possiblity for my area. There are a few bearly sick child centers across the country. You need to check with your states childcare licensing division. I found that my...
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    new job...just found out pregnant

    babynurselsa replied to LincErin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A pregnancy test should not be a part of an employee physical. If you are not able to forsee any immediate complications with this pregnancy I would not sweat it. Barring complications your...
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    Nurses married to Firefighters

    babynurselsa replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    My DH is EMS. He works a set rotation 2 on 2 off and every other Fri, Sat, Sun. We have typically worked opposite schedules since DD was born. We have used some part-time child care over the last 4...
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    The funniest thing happened to me today...:)

    babynurselsa replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Way back in nursing school my good friend and I were collecting info on our pts to write our care plans. She looked up from teh Kardex and stated, "This guy has a floey and it says he may shower, he...
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    What's the trick to putting in Foleys in women?!!

    babynurselsa replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our instructor in Nursing school always said to look for the "rosebud". The meatus looks like a small bud of flesh right at teh top of the lady partsl opening. I have also used the last swipe as...
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    Online BS->BSN program while taking care of baby at home - feasible?

    babynurselsa replied to Static Cling's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This was me trying to type a response with the 11 moth old in my lap. An online program while home with the kids will be tough if you are really set on the whole sleep thing. Kids not only require...
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    Online BS->BSN program while taking care of baby at home - feasible?

    babynurselsa replied to Static Cling's topic in Online Distance Learning

    this Ijjfgs me thbngv ty[ing with AN 1 1 MOnth old by my thhhhhhhhh side.
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    Pulse Ox Probes Make Me Gag!!

    babynurselsa replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gotta just love that good old probe funk huh? NOT We always used the nellcors just about everywhere that I have worked. We would change them out and toss the old one in a bucket to be recycled by...
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    Anyone tried agency nursing...

    babynurselsa replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it. Just be very careful not to allow yourself into an area for which you have no training or competency. Some less than scrupulous agencies will try this on you. Some hospital...
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    We need a Nursing TV show

    babynurselsa replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    You go right ahead and keep em coming Thunderwolf. I love
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    Nursing Uniform Policy

    babynurselsa replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac, that is cool that at least your facility provides the scrubs. I know of 2 facilities in my area that have mandated color and also embroidery and they supply nothing. One of them also...
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    What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    babynurselsa replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Well if she was allergic wouldn't she have already had a reaction to the gloves the staff had been weraing while caring for
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    New RN in ER: things I don't even know that I don't know!

    babynurselsa replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Always know where a good CURRENT med book is. Do not be afraid to take a minute to look a med up before you give it. 9+ years later I still do it daily. I will not give an unfamiliar med without...
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    Working with the kids.

    babynurselsa replied to soon to be nurse's topic in Pediatric

    LOL, I loved your post. Unfortunately you may have a few misconceptions about kids, especially sick children or kids in pain. When they do not feel well they are much less likely to be remotely...
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    funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    babynurselsa replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have times where thing just break around me. One night I was standing at the desk checking expiration dates in the code boxes. The phone rang and I was the only one at the desk so I reached over...
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    End of Life and DNR

    babynurselsa replied to Teachchildren123's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well papaw I do agree with you. I just look at it this way. This is what makes the family comfortable regardless of the fact we aren't gonna change the outcome. I don't have too much trouble giving...
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    How to say "no"?

    babynurselsa replied to KatieBell's topic in Travel

    YOu are well within your rights to only be submitted at the facilities you desire. Why bother being submitted to a place you have no intentions of going top? You can be picky. Your recruiter is...
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    Working with the kids.

    babynurselsa replied to soon to be nurse's topic in Pediatric

    You don't have children do you? :roll
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    Non-viable baby, born alive -parent won't hold him, what do you do?

    babynurselsa replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You did it exactly right. Hold the little one close and keep him warm and comfortable as possible. You can always ask if there is any other family present who would want to sit with and hold the...
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    I hate those days where feel totally dumb

    babynurselsa replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    Hang in there. Your comfort level will build. Even experienced ER nurses see new stuff, or stuff they haven't encountered before. If something new cfomes in or something you need to get more...
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    What do you do for YOU every day, to keep sane..

    babynurselsa replied to JoBug's topic in General Nursing

    Gompers that sounds great and if I ever get to go into the bathroom alone again I am gonna try that. As it is I cannot go without escort of at least 2 members of my family and a pet or 2. I don't...
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    How to raise kids...

    babynurselsa replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You got it steph. You are in the same boat as me and have seen the other side. This 4 year old stuff is nothing. Wait till she turns 11. :) I called it the pre-menstrual year. I treasure even the...
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    People Asking Questions About Adoption in L&D

    babynurselsa replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any hospital I have ever worked at you show up and start asking about babies will get you a trip off the premises escorted by security. IT will also get your picture(usually not a real flattering...
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    What do you do for YOU every day, to keep sane..

    babynurselsa replied to JoBug's topic in General Nursing

    I play with my kids. I find a good session of unbridled silliness keeps me from losing it. I don't just mean the little ones either. I am not above tackling the16 yearold in the floor and tickling...