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  1. Question about Family Medical Leave Act

    lifesaverwv posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

  2. Andrea Yates R.N.

    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...

  3. I'm so sad...sorry this is really long

    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 &...

  4. What punishment should this nurse get?

    lifesaverwv replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

  5. Show you WV Pride!

    lifesaverwv replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I didn't go to nursing school in WV but I've worked in WV for 30 years. I enjoy chatting with other nurses from

  6. Total Knee Surgery

    lifesaverwv posted a topic in Orthopedic

    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...

  7. How should I go about going to job interviews having two little kids?

    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...

  8. Total Knee Surgery

    lifesaverwv posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. Do you ever wonder why you are here?

    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...

  10. angiocath versus butterfly

    lifesaverwv replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  11. What's your favorite procedure?

    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...

  12. What do patients say that irks you?

    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...

  13. What do patients say that irks you?

    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...

  14. Pushy family members??

    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...

  15. concious sedation

    lifesaverwv replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Hi, we give our kids versed mixed in cherry syrup. How do you give it rectally & how long before it works? Thanks for the

  16. Nursing Magazines

    lifesaverwv replied to Mr.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    How do you have time to read 3 N.Magazines & still want another one? I'm apparently noy using my time

  17. Nursing Magazines

    lifesaverwv replied to mchanrice's topic in General Nursing

    I know of several nursing magazines. RN, American Journal of Nursing, Nursing 2005. I know there are also magazines for special types of nursing, OR Nurse Journal, I,m sure that there are many more....

  18. 1)Feeling picked on, 2) How much is too much? A vent of a nurse/mom loosing her mind.

    lifesaverwv replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    I read every word of your post. I've been there, done that many times during my nursing career of 33 years. Your hubby needs to speak to his step daughter & tell her if she is irresponsible again...

  19. About Our Beloved Franmtnurse

    lifesaverwv replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    To Fran & her family, I will pray for all of you, esp. Fran. I don't know much about your history but from what I've read you have been a wonderful person who's had some health problems. If...

  20. What Exciting Thing is Your Management Doing For 'Nurses Week'???

    lifesaverwv replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    This is a place that we all can come together to ask questions, relay info to others & to give each other emotional support when needed. Everyone needs to vent sometimes, it's healthy to do that....

  21. What Exciting Thing is Your Management Doing For 'Nurses Week'???

    lifesaverwv replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    [ I hate to rain on anyone's parade but I agree with stidget99. Every year the nurses are recognized less for all the many good jobs that we do. I read other nurses postings about how their managers...

  22. Paxil Doesn't Work Anymore---What's Next?

    lifesaverwv replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Marla, I was on Paxil for many years. It did a wonderful job to help calm me & not get hysteri.cal over the things that my teenage son was doing. It also helped me with PMS & later...

  23. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    lifesaverwv replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Some people should think before they talk :angryfire I work with 2 LPN'S that are excellent nurses! I would take them over many of the RN'S that work at our hospital. I think RN'S that try to...

  24. My patient and her abusive husband...advise please

    lifesaverwv replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My gosh! Do the authorities just stand by until he finally physically hurts her, or even kill her. This poor soul is verbally abused everyday! Someone from Adult Protection Services needs to be...

  25. Do you have a Weasel at work?

    lifesaverwv replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! If more nurses wouldn't tolerate the back stabbing weasel then maybe we can put the weasels out of