lifesaverwv replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing
I definitely don't condone what Andrea did. I can't imagine how she could drowned her children one by one. Also I don't think her husband is entirely innocent of the crime either. After Andrea had her...
lifesaverwv replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing
Jessko, You have nothing to feel bad about as far as you're concerned. It sounds like your step mom is the wicked witch of the west! When your year is up I'd move back to WA where your sister &...
I"ve taken 2 FML's this year due to problems with my health. I currently have only 12 days left of FML before I'm expected to return to work. My problem is that I just had a total knee replacement 2...
lifesaverwv replied to estrogen's topic in Nursing Career
In response to the post to Estrogen about not playing the "Mom Card". You said you were upset with nursing Mom's who needed to take "pump breaks" I'd much rather relieve someone who is trying to keep...
lifesaverwv replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing
I also agree about making an appt with a counselor.Everyone feels depressed at one time or another. Maybe along with counseling your doc might think that a course of antidepressants would also be...
In the hospital where I work we have a choice between 3 methods. The 1st is the typical angiocath that we are all familiar with. The next choice is a butterfly needle that is usually a small calaber...
lifesaverwv replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing
I enjoy starting IV's. I also enjoy teaching pts before their surgical procedures, so that I can answer their questions & hopefully alleviate their fears. (that probably doesn't count as a...
Hi, I am 54 years old & have been a nurse for 33 years. In August I'm having a left total knee done. Since I haven't worked orthopedics for years I'd appreciate any info that anyone can give me...
lifesaverwv replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn
Reply, As a nurse to a pt..... if you were sleeping soundly & the nurse vigoursly shakes you awake at 1400 hours, she would not ask you if you need a sleeping pill because 1400 hours is 2 PM in...
lifesaverwv replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn
On a busy day on our unit one of my fellow nurses answered a phone call. I saw her on the verge of laughing hysterectly & she motioned for me to take the call. When I answered the phone I said...
lifesaverwv replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hi, unfortunately we deal with these folks on occasion. One particlular family comes to mind. The mother is 80 & is a pleasant lady to take care of. The problem is her daughter who is a nurse, who...
Hi Gang, I am 54 years old & still currently working full time as an RN. In August I'm going to have a knee replacement done. Since I haven't worked in Orthopedics in many years I'd appreciate any...