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    Would you have gone to nursing school....

    BSNbeauty replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Brandon , that sounds like an excuse. Don't let others determine your goals and destiny. I was an experienced LPN before RN and I've experienced the opposite. I got paid extra money per hr for my LPN...
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    Where do you float?

    BSNbeauty replied to flowerpowerntx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We float to NICU and labor and delivery ( either to be a newborn assessment nurse, take care of PP overflow pts, or stable
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    Whats your favorite part of nursing?

    BSNbeauty replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    Catching things that the residents miss. Advocating for my patients. Calming new parents . Overtime
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    Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you. Parents already get mixed messages . We do need a unit based policy in this. Until then, I will change my practice as long as it aligns with our current order set and parents wishes....
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    Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not changing my practice based on internet strangers. Sorry to disappoint
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    Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not changing my practice based in strangers opinions. I'm changing my practice based on the fact that the unit culture is to push supplementation for babies that dont eat in 6 hours. I agree that...
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    Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This was extremely helpful ! I will definitely change my practice for on. I know to get our unit on board I would need literature but at least I can start with
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    Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Miiki I don't want you to search anything for me. I came to AN after I've searched and didn't find much. This is not my homework by the way just in case you're wondering. I don't start NP school until...
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    36 weeker in isolette

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many if my coworkers don't feel it's necessary to for a LPI on phototherapy to be placed in an isolette. I always put them in one because there are at risk for not regulating their temperature. What...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    BSNbeauty replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

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    Have you worked for a facility that has transitioned from 8-hour shifts to 12s?

    BSNbeauty replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to do eights! I honestly don't care either
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    February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    BSNbeauty replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Surprised are noses still on after being in
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    And we were having such a nice day, too...

    BSNbeauty replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    So freaking
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    How has nursing changed you?

    BSNbeauty replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    I feel old , tired and fat
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    Tell me the downsides.

    BSNbeauty replied to CardiacDork's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wanna know
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    36 weeker in isolette

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks
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    Do you ambulate your patients with PCA

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work PP and often times our patients have a PCA pump for 24 hours. Many nurses leave them on bed rest for the duration of the PCA. Back in my ICU days I never remember PCA being a contraindication...
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    Do you ambulate your patients with PCA

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input. I agree with both of
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    Sometimes the five rights make us look dumb

    BSNbeauty replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm giving meds to the same patients all night I find that asking them once is sufficient. I also ask once for allergies and explain side effects
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    Is it a medication error if...?

    BSNbeauty replied to kbrowning's topic in Patient Medications

    It is a medication error by omission . I definitely don't think it's theft unless the nurse actually took it herself or took it home on purpose. Is it possible that staff aren't making sure the...
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    Job Application Status

    BSNbeauty replied to Caseyyy27's topic in General Nursing

    It's Better than
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    NICU nurse and pregnant

    BSNbeauty replied to Rp605's topic in General Nursing

    I work in maternal child and many nurses return from leave and work part time or nights. I worked part-time for a while after having my son. You just have to do what is best for you and your
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    Would you pray with a student?

    BSNbeauty replied to smudges.blips's topic in School

    Most definitely , I would and have prayed for and with
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    What did you do after nursing school graduation?

    BSNbeauty replied to mstaurus2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went on a cruise, came back and passed my
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    Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    BSNbeauty replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    That traveler is wrong. Hopefully, she won't stay too long. I never have a problem covering for nurses to