OBNURSEHEATHER replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing
We switch shifts and use per diems to works for us all the time. There usually isn't a problem unless staffing looks really crappy for the day someone wants the per diem to work for them. They've...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to Andy S.'s topic in Emergency
With all due respect l.rae, that is not an option that I have either. My admits come when they come, just like yours. The only time L&D has ever held a pt. for us is when the room is still...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to Andy S.'s topic in Emergency
Do ya think we're all just rude to whomever brings us the patient? I work post partum. While I try not to, sometimes it's easy to get pi**ed at the person bringing you a new pt. Or when I'm in the...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing
L&D - 24 hours a day Post Partum - 10am - 8:30pm. Dads are 24 hours a day. Unit is on lockdown after 8:30pm. NICU - the only restricted times are during report 7-7:30 am & pm.
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing
I hear ya Linda! Our newspaper also publishes the names of people that recently applied for marriage liscenses. It's kinda funny to see how many of my patients names show up there within a couple of...
In terms of adult patients, I can honestly say I've never been puked on. I think in OB we know when the nausea will occur, and we're ready for it. But the babies... that's another story. Those...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to trishaLVN's topic in Nursing Humor
Have you all heard of the rejection line? It's a fake number that you can give out to guys that you don't like. When they call, they get a prerecorded message about what a loser they are! I bet some...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to old-master's topic in Texas Nursing
I'm with ya Bob. Unfortunately, in this day and age, people feel more comfortable hiding behind guns, heavy metal music, violent movies, etc, instead of addressing mental health issues. Fact is, if...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing
If you had read my post, you would see that we did try to get involved and give management ideas. They shot us down because the cost to them was $1 per nurse. Hey, while I'm at it, maybe I should...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing
STOP IT! Cord talk is soooooooo gross! The problem is, the father's NEVER cut the umbilical cord short enough. They leave 2 freakin feet hanging on there. Who trims it up? ME! I'm seriously sick...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing
Open minded to what? Being s**t on daily by management? I don't think so. Yes, I have a crappy manager, but I've had good ones too, so I know the difference. I also know the whole world isn't a bad...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing
Gee golly... I never thought of that. My coworkers and I have wonderful morale. Hell, I just worked an awesome weekend. My coworkers and I had a great time, we really bonded with our Mother's Day...
OBNURSEHEATHER replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing
Today was my first day at work this week. There was a penlight in my mailbox that was passed out yesterday. I broke it trying to turn it on. Then we were all given passes for a free sundae, actually...