babynurselsa RN

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    Need Some Advice

    babynurselsa replied to hjvmbm's topic in General Nursing

    There are many gyms that offer 24 hour access. I would also find a sensible eating plan. Weight watchers is a good one to work with. It helps you to realize what a portion should be in todays...
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    How should I handle this situation?

    babynurselsa replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage your friend to make a report to the manager. He could also contact patient care services. If this was the attitude of the person who was supposed to be caring for him and her...
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    Judgements about big families

    babynurselsa replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is not your call, nor was it this Docs call to make for this lady. If this is how you feel then that is a decision for you to personally make FOR YOURSELF. In addition this was the...
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    How to put my name on my stethoscope?

    babynurselsa replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    I took mine to a jewler and had my name engraved on the metal head. Did not affect the acoustics at
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    Quick Question

    babynurselsa replied to auntiefi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is there hospice service available to him? They can be invaluable in symptom control and relief. Is he on supplemental o2? The voice weakening and eventual total loss of voice is a probable...
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    Judgements about big families

    babynurselsa replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you on that Deb. As I said earlier I would have addressed it at that time in an effort to advocate for my patient. I would have also made a point to discuss it with the Doc one on one...
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    Judgements about big families

    babynurselsa replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes Stevie, We are bad moms because we had too many kids. We also had them too old. If we were good moms we would only have had one so we could have afforded a nanny to raise them while we shopped...
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    Dumbest thing you've done in nursing??

    babynurselsa replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    WE had a hispanic mom one time so one of the girls had her hubby write down some simple phrases for us. The mom would come in and we would point to a phrase. One night mom came in and the nurse kept...
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    Cut in charge differential

    babynurselsa replied to Nurse Ratched's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anywhere that I work it has been more than a dollar an hour. I remember doing an agency shift at a hospital in Ca. and the charge there got nothing. Fortunately for her she saw it as...
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    Simple Spanish Phrases?

    babynurselsa replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    I have also used http://www.dictionary.com they have a translation section for several languages. I would type in what info I needed to convey, especially things liek discharge instructions. I do see...
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    Judgements about big families

    babynurselsa replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally, I would have had no problem stepping and telling this physician that this was obviously this family's choice to have these children. I would also point out that he was upsetting and...
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    Been away a couple of days...

    babynurselsa replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought you were MIA. Was wondering where you had been. I fugured you were working. Miss you when you aren't
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    CNA Question

    babynurselsa replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    So along the same vein then would you also consider a Physician's assistant a
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    pediatric clinic to agency?

    babynurselsa replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Suzanne. Agency nurses are expected to be experienced and able to hit the floor running. Most reputable agencies require you to pass competency tests before they would even...
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    Ohio HH IP LPN's WARNING PAY CUT 30%

    babynurselsa replied to hazydaz's topic in Home Health

    Ok well the link on the other posting is correct. It appears to be a home grown website. The spelling and grammer do not lead me to believe that it is an organizational site. A couple of the...
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    Ohio HH IP LPN's WARNING PAY CUT 30%

    babynurselsa replied to hazydaz's topic in Home Health

    I saw this previously posted. The link listed is no good. Is this for real? Do they mean for State jobs like the state hospitals etc? I would be hard pressed to find any legislator stupid enough...
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    Fear of Nursing and Bedside Care

    babynurselsa replied to angelica_rn2b's topic in General Nursing

    First do not think or expect that you should or will learn it all in nursing school. That is just a starting point to get you to a basic level of competence to practice. Once you get out there you...
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    my first year was awful .....now what?

    babynurselsa replied to opesgirl6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could try another area. Sit back and think about what area you think would be enjoyable for you. The great thing about nursing is that there are almost no limits to the different ways you can...
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    Documentation standards

    babynurselsa replied to PedsERRN's topic in Emergency

    This sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. What kind of paperwork are you currently using? Quicker and easier may be check box type assessments with space for comments. plus a narratice section....
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    would you work for a DON that you dont respect?

    babynurselsa replied to johnson0424's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is this someone you want or would even expect to go to bat for you if needed? Is this someone you can rely on as a resource? I'm thinking no. Run the other
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    For all the new nurses: who has had crazy dreams about work?! :)

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

    When I first started in NICU I frequently got stuck in what we called the boarder nursery. It was a small overflow room Just big enough for 4 babies and me. It was somewhat isolated down a short...
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    Need help creating a report sheet

    babynurselsa replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What has always worked well for me is a sheet marked off in 12 hr blocks. YOu should have a line for each pt. So say you have VS due on baby #1 at 1900 mark vs in that block. Then you have a...
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    Looking for work in Cali!!!!!!!!!!!

    babynurselsa replied to shunnaparks's topic in General Nursing

    For very short contracts they usually just give you a stipend or put you in an extended
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    Parental supervision on ped floors(m)

    babynurselsa replied to endoblues's topic in Pediatric

    Do not feel guilty for leaving the room for a moment. Some parents are barely even seen when their children are inpatient. It was very courteous of you to plan your trip to the kitchen while the...
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    Do I have to honor my contract?

    babynurselsa replied to iliket3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Schedule a meeting with the educator and your manager. Speak with them about getting back into the ICU. Tell them what you told us here. Look at your contract closely, Does it specify that your...