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  1. New LPN - we only hire with experience!!!!

    baby&mommynurse replied to lpndana's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! Welcome to allnurses! You're not doing anything wrong... you're doing everything right. Sometimes it takes time to find a job. SmilingBluEyes, Tweety and Blackcat99 all have the right idea for...

  2. What do you think???

    baby&mommynurse replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    Many things get misunderstood through posting because you don't hear the person's tone of voice, you don't see their facial expressions or gestures. But it is clear that when you refer to "some...

  3. What do you think???

    baby&mommynurse replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    I do understand the concern of galaxy781, and yes, a patient's safety can be compromised. I was just going by her OP and replies. To answer her last question about whether I know of anyone who has...

  4. What do you think???

    baby&mommynurse replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't really mean that "you" were denying her a chance to become a nurse, but you did state in your OP that you were "kind of bothered" by the fact that she can't speak English well. In that...

  5. What do you think???

    baby&mommynurse replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is frustrating when there isn't effective communication between yourself and your patient. It goes both ways. I go through ineffective communication a lot with many of my Spanish-only...

  6. What do you think???

    baby&mommynurse replied to galaxy781's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to school, I had a Chinese woman in my class who did not speak English very well, but was very smart. She finished among the top of our class. I also currently work with another Chinese...

  7. Female Nursing Students Dont like me !

    baby&mommynurse replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    Well... there you have it. He just replied. Good luck with everything, earthlover123.

  8. Female Nursing Students Dont like me !

    baby&mommynurse replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible that earthlover123 is limited in his English skills, maybe doesn't grasp the concept of "replying" back... if you look at his previous threads, some of them are posted more than once....

  9. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    baby&mommynurse replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not trying to turn this post into a breastfeeding issue, but... Crying is a late sign if hunger as palesarah and jeepgirl mentioned. Which is why we teach mom's to recognize the early signs of...

  10. Circumcision on a few hour old newborn?

    baby&mommynurse replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good question... I don't think we have a policy on that either. Some docs prefer us to wait at least an hour to make sure there isn't any heavy bleeding. I've known some docs to want the baby to pee...

  11. Circumcision on a few hour old newborn?

    baby&mommynurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Tonight at work we had an MD come in and and want to do a circumcision on a newborn that was only a few hours old... so he wouldn't "have to come back later". Baby was delivered via C/S. Usually our...

  12. Circumcision on a few hour old newborn?

    baby&mommynurse replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    But C/S can be more stressful to the newborns... longer transition time, more prone to respiratory problems due to fluid in the lungs, some of them are crash C/S for various reasons. I dunno... this...

  13. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    baby&mommynurse replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I'm aware that babies are sleepy the first 24 hours. I'm not saying that it's always feasible to breastfeed that many times the first day, but we encourage feeding the baby 8-12 times a day to...

  14. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    baby&mommynurse replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess they think demand means whenever the baby wakes up screaming for

  15. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    baby&mommynurse replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We promote "skin-to-skin" at our hospital and putting the baby to breast right after delivery, too... I just find it sometimes when a baby is super fussy to swaddle them in for a little bit to calm...

  16. Circumcision on a few hour old newborn?

    baby&mommynurse replied to baby&mommynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My shift had already gone home when the doc came back to do the circumcision, but I'm certain that he did use a block. Our hospital now requires that some kind of anesthetic be used. This particular...

  17. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    baby&mommynurse replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I usually swaddle with arms in. Not pinned down to the baby's sides (and I've seen some nurses do this), but relaxed to the midsection. I agree with Deb... most seem to like it that way. Just like...

  18. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    baby&mommynurse replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    I was mainly addressing those who have been posting every little thing they have seen wrong with the show. By watching it, ratings will continue to allow the show to remain on. I've already stated in...

  19. afraid I hurt Pt w/injection

    baby&mommynurse replied to chilloutrelax's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just saying that in my facility, we have been told by the instructors that the students are to be supervised while administering injections... chilloutrelax never specified if this is a...

  20. Newborn blood testing?

    baby&mommynurse replied to KST1123's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the healthy newborn nursery and the labs I talked about in my previous post are the most common labs that are ordered on our infants. After discharge home, I don't know what other labs a...

  21. Newborn blood testing?

    baby&mommynurse replied to KST1123's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what type of blood draw you are talking about. A newborn can get blood drawn shortly after birth if indicated. Our protocols state that we are to check hematocrits for IDMs, placenta...

  22. afraid I hurt Pt w/injection

    baby&mommynurse replied to chilloutrelax's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even though chilloutrelax has given 10 successful IM injections (and this has nothing to do with her capability to perform as a nurse), she is still a student. She should still be under either her...

  23. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    baby&mommynurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I was more concerned with Chad injuring himself because if he had, he would not have been able to care for his residents. Now that it is done and over with, he has thought twice. He did...

  24. Debate Topic of "Wearing Uniform Enhances Nursing Profession?"

    baby&mommynurse replied to VEVINA's topic in General Nursing

    When you say "Uniform", I assume you mean white nursing uniforms. Wearing white uniforms takes me back to my nursing school days. I couldn't wait to graduate and not have to ever wear them again. Then...

  25. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    baby&mommynurse replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing against you Chad. You do sound like a great nurse and someone who would be fun to work with. Also, I'm sorry to hear about your dog. But in response to studious... while I find it true that...