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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 weeks ago! When I called to speak with my DON about...

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 4th baby she tried to commit suicide twice. Her p...

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 & Mom are to give you support. I admire you for being...

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 WV.

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 info about total knee surgery & recovery that...

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 her baby healthy than to be working my butt off wh...

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 about the surgery, post op recovery etc. The doc sai...

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 helpful. Please don't start having kids while you are ...

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 needle to use on babies & older pts with spider...

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 procedure)

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 the afternoon

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 "can I help you?" In a totally serious voice, this y...

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 happens to be married to a doc. As my grandma use...

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

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

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. Do a web search for "nursing magazines" & I'm...

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 that you will need to get another sitter. When you...

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 anyone would like to fill me in about Fran's medical ...

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. My hospital did nothing last week, today they gave...

[ 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 treat them like gold. I'm jealous :) I'd be happy ...

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 with menopause syptoms. One day I decided that I wou...

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 belittle LPN'S are insecure about themselves. Don't le...

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 contacted to watch this abusive man in action. Besides ...

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