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  1. disturbing article in Wall Street Journal

    sunnybrook83 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work at has meditech also. I work PACU and do not have experience with E-mar, however, we have glitches in the program that are so frustrating- screens freezing and not allowing you to...

  2. RN to BSN online

    sunnybrook83 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found SRU by sheer luck, after years of looking at different programs, taking prerequisite classes for Excelsior. I'm enrolled in SRU's program, entering my 2nd semester. Took 9 credits my first...

  3. Working shifts-is this legal?

    sunnybrook83 replied to gilliganracing's topic in General Nursing

    When you leave (notice I said when, not if), make sure you let them know the reason why. If nothing else, you may help out future staff. good

  4. Stillbirths

    sunnybrook83 replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Allow yourself to grieve. You are a person with feelings and the loss of a child at any time is difficult. When I worked L&D, I dreaded the demises, but it is a part of the job, and may be the...

  5. MMR booster during menstrual period?

    sunnybrook83 replied to gchickie's topic in General Nursing

    I doesn't have to be given during your period, they probably just want to be sure you are not pregnant, and this is their way of covering themselves without having to do a pregnancy test on you. Good...

  6. MDS/LTC nurses, need help re: RAP

    sunnybrook83 replied to sunnybrook83's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all your input. We did end up transferring mom to a home in a neighboring state. The new home said can't believe mom would be denied in the original state, that they will have no problem...

  7. MDS/LTC nurses, need help re: RAP

    sunnybrook83 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HELP! We had to place my mother in a LTC facility 2 months ago after suffering a mild stroke which has exacerbated her severe short term memory loss. She has almost fully recovered her physical...

  8. MDS/LTC nurses, need help re: RAP

    sunnybrook83 replied to sunnybrook83's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Initially, she was placed for continued rehab, and when that was no longer needed, we did receive the notification of no further medicare payment and made the appropriate app to medicaid. Did the...

  9. Changing jobs

    sunnybrook83 replied to dekatn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have to do what is best for you. Go in, talk to the DON or HR at your current facility, give them the facts (better hours, an actual life with your spouse, etc...) and tell them that while you...

  10. Side effects of spinal anesthesia

    sunnybrook83 replied to Helori's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is he on any new meds that he wasn't on before? Pain meds? Especially morphine? Can cause urinary retention. (Check for duramorph in the spinal.) Good luck- hope he can pee on his own

  11. Feeling like I blew it!

    sunnybrook83 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you panicked with your own child does not mean you will be a terrible nurse!! It is different with your own child. Some nurses over-react, some under-react. Main thing- remember your...

  12. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    sunnybrook83 replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    how about krispy kreme vs. dunkin donuts the presidents bush vs the presidents Adams :chuckle

  13. Tonsillectomy preop teaching for kids

    sunnybrook83 posted a topic in Pediatric

    HI, Looking at a possible T&A for my 6 yr old for obstructive sleep apnea. Does anyone know of any sites that explain it without using the words "cut". Have tried to explain it, saying they...

  14. Tonsillectomy preop teaching for kids

    sunnybrook83 replied to sunnybrook83's topic in Pediatric

    Kids, gotta love em. If that had been an adult, they wouldn't have ridden a bike for weeks (myself

  15. Tonsillectomy preop teaching for kids

    sunnybrook83 replied to sunnybrook83's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the suggestion for posting in op area. I know the procedure, I'm just not used to explaining things using words that won't scare a kid to death. He has his ENT appt next Friday, so if I...

  16. Thoughts on Flu Shots

    sunnybrook83 replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    I had gotten the flu shot for 11 years straight and remained relatively healthy. Didn't get it last year, because the year before my arm swelled, red, painful, turned the most lovely yellow-green...

  17. Studying for CCRN. Argh!

    sunnybrook83 replied to Zee_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Zee, Good luck and a little tip- read the question and BEFORE you read the answers, stop and think what your answer would be- then read the answers and pick the one closest to the one you've already...

  18. New Grad sign-on bonus negotiation

    sunnybrook83 replied to sitterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Rather than negotiate a sign on bonus, I'd try to negotiate higher wages- it'll pay off in the long run, and if you don't like the place you don't need to worry about paying back the

  19. Question about xfer of pt from ldr to pp

    sunnybrook83 replied to indynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We usually kept the pt 1 hr post delivery- we'd feed the mom( if she wanted- very few didn't!!!) and after she was stable and her VS x4 were completed, we'd ambulate her to the shower. If not steady...

  20. Having a nurse as a CEO?

    sunnybrook83 replied to kaycee's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, worked at a facility that had a nun/nurse as CEO. It was a tight run ship, the Doc's didn't rule and everyone was treated with respect. It showed in the employees attitudes and the pt care....

  21. Breaking rules: what about ETOH for DTs?

    sunnybrook83 replied to Rainagrey's topic in General Nursing

    Can't help you out on why not on developing DT's, but I've had orders for shots of whiskey or beer for pts who are alcoholics to prevent DT's. ( They were admitted for other reasons). I've even had...

  22. Nursing's Love - Hate Relationship with CRNA's

    sunnybrook83 replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with CRNA's- in fact some of them I've worked with were much more competent than the MD's!! I think that some nurses are resentful because the CRNA's have more autonomy than other...

  23. RN to MD....possible or not?

    sunnybrook83 replied to zinacef's topic in General Nursing

    One of my friends and former classmates (who came into the program in his 30's with a wife, kid and BS in something) went from nurse to going to med school (DO) and is a fantastic Doc. Do what your...

  24. How long is maternity leave in the US?

    sunnybrook83 replied to Marra Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Having taken maternity leave numerous times,I can tell you: a. if over 50 employees in co., can take 12 wks per year, no pay guarantee, you will still have a job, but not necessarily the one you left,...

  25. green tube on "Survivor"

    sunnybrook83 replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered if maybe it was nitrous oxide? It has pain relief effect. Maybe one of our Aussie posters will sign on and let us ignorant Americans know what it