madwife2002 BSN, RN

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    I am in Nursing because.....

    madwife2002 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I am in nursing because I am a professional who enjoys nursing, caring and educating the ignorant. I have a passion for my profession and I care about my fellow
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    New to teaching/vent

    madwife2002 replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    How Horrible for you and the poor student. What is wrong with these people? I am getting more and more frustrated with the atitudes of so called 'professional' nurses. I think you did everything...
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    Addicts!!! NURSES How do you seperate addicts from pts. who really are in pain?!

    madwife2002 replied to chasemelony's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is such a hot potato isn't it, I guess because you cant really see it! I have nursed for a long time and it has always been a subject greatly debated. For me I truly believe that pain is what the...
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    Vaginal bleeding in terminal Ca pt? Hospice question.

    madwife2002 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    When a relative of mine had this kind of bleeding she had Uterine Cancer. In your patients case it will be due to mets. It is very difficult to predict how long your pt has to live it depends a lot on...
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    Nurses who have relocated from one state to another

    madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am interested in hearing from rn's who have actually moved states to work, i would like to know if their experiences have been successful or not? i moved states in september and it has been very...
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    How far from your current home would you be willing to drive (one way) to work?

    madwife2002 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I live 31 miles away from my work and it takes me 50 mins to get there due to speed
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    OK, Cultural question here, please forgive the stupidity.

    madwife2002 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thank you for all your answers I enjoyed reading all your
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    Stopping heparin infusion during dialysis due to hypertension

    madwife2002 replied to Titanium888's topic in General Nursing

    In acute care we rarely use heparin but we do have lots of problems with the system clotting off. I do flush the system every 15 mins with 50 mls N/S. I am now trying 100mls q 30 mins but still have...
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    Is it me or are Social Workers running the show?

    madwife2002 replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Before i left my old job I noticed that the social workers were having a larger input into discharge, but I didnt neccesarily see this as a bad thing because I was so busy. They were always open to...
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    kind of a personal question but....

    madwife2002 replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    wow I am on my way to Phili lol I am 20yrs RN and my bi=weekly paycheck is
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    First Bump on a Bumpy Road

    madwife2002 replied to NickB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It takes a very long time to change stereo-typing if not forever and can be a frustrating experience for everybody. I respectfully suggest you dont get upset about it this soon into your career! You...
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    Verbal, Written Warnings and Termination

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have moved state recently and since arriving have picked up every bug know to mankind I feel sure in the near future my employers will have no choice but to 'fire' me. I will definatly be honest if...
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    Relocating for a job

    madwife2002 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    I relocated in september. Even though we were very prepared it has been very very hard work. Make sure you both have jobs before you go!!!!! Unless you can survive on one nurses salary- My husband...
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    Overheard coworkers complaining about me....feeling bad

    madwife2002 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unreal you should have to go through this it is just horrible. Next time sombody says they got it all from your worksheet, I would say NO I will go over the information with you as I would not like...
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    Pain medication in Postpartum

    madwife2002 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1 percocet? for 3rd-4th degree tears I think midwives are stricter here in the US than UK. My babies were a long time ago and i cant really remember but I am sure I got 2 X percocet for breast pain...
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    Uniforms and dress codes

    madwife2002 replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can we not claim for uniforms in our taxes here in the US? So maybe they can time it around the time you put your claim forms in? I think same uniform/same color is a great idea I get fed up with...
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    Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    madwife2002 replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss it happened to me a few years ago and I had to travel from the Uk to Canada. I unfortunatly used achohol as my crutch at the airport and on my way to Canada. Didnt know...
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    Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    madwife2002 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you sister I have made every excuse not to start my diet! I wish you
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    Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    madwife2002 replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    If I was you I would go off until seen by my doctor and decide if you are going to return to work during your pregancy or if you should just stay at home until the danger period has passed. Clear...
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    Facebook and HIPPA

    madwife2002 replied to kdot2003's topic in General Nursing

    At my previous place of work they sent out a disclaimer last year warning of the concequences of discussing their place of work on FB, twitter and warned of being dismissed
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    Snow- at what point do you call out?

    madwife2002 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I am enjoying this thread. I have just moved from AZ to OH so from heat to the freeze. I have stressed about being snowed in because I live in a very rural area and am 31miles-41miles (depending on...
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    If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    madwife2002 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing I just dislike
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    Feel like throwin' in the towel!

    madwife2002 replied to ljb2584's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the orientation observation I get sick to the back teeth of the stuff they feed us all the
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    OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    madwife2002 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am from Atwater and work in Warren as a hemodialysis
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    Looking for fellow black nurses!

    madwife2002 replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Lets get back on track please