kastas

kastas BSN, RN

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  1. ADHD and son

    kastas replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    Hargrove, Mattsmom, Mitchsmom--OMG! I cried, bawled, and laughed though these last few posts. Thank you so much.......Mitchsmom, are our boys twin-souls or what? My DH had to come read over my...

  2. ADHD and son

    kastas replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    KTW--We must have been posting at the same time. Thanks for the info. I guess I better find out how long they have to carry out my request for the evaluation. I spoke with the principle about it at...

  3. ADHD and son

    kastas replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. I hadn't thought of the school counselor. I did talk with the principle and will follow up. She said she will contact the public school system for evaluation needs. We are a...

  4. Questions about L&D

    kastas replied to BSN_student2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! What a great orientation. I wish I had received a fraction of that back when I was orienting. It was very hard trying to learn all of the "classroom" stuff you learned at the same time as the...

  5. Quick question on patients having to share a room?

    kastas replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That seems funny to me that someone wouldn't accept Mcaid but will accept self pay. I realize you see very little $$ when Mcaid is paying the bill, but I would be curious to see how much more you see...

  6. Quick question on patients having to share a room?

    kastas replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Really? Were both at the same hospital? I can't imagine! We don't even know what insurance a person has by their room. The only reason I ever have to look is for tubal consents (have to be signed 30...

  7. Questions about L&D

    kastas replied to BSN_student2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would always say to start in postpartum. You did get to go at a some-what slower pace and masters those skills. You will be more confident as an L&D nurse as you will already have dealt with...

  8. Quick question on patients having to share a room?

    kastas replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh yeck! I thought sharing rooms on the OB floor was ancient history. I was just thinking of the sleep factor...your baby sleeps and hers doesn't. But, the bathroom factor is way worse. They can...

  9. Charge pay

    kastas posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have 3 nurses that cover charge 7 days a week. If one of them calls in and another nurse has to cover, or if one takes vacation and a floor nurse is scheduled charge, we are not compensated....

  10. Charge pay

    kastas replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the reply's. It will give me some good information to take to

  11. Rooming policy for Adoptive Parents

    kastas replied to rotho's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't have a "policy" per se... We let the adoptive parents stay in an empty room if one is available or we have a doctor's lounge they can stay in. It isn't really a lounge but a room with 2...

  12. Shoes

    kastas replied to EMC NURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I love them. I have the rubber ones, which are not very attractive. My biggest complaint is that my feet sweat. BUT, the cork insole forms to your foot and they are heaven. It took a week or 2 for the...

  13. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    kastas replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey Owney! I hear ya and couldn't agree

  14. Obesity

    kastas replied to Redial's topic in General Nursing

    I also doubt that her size has anything to do with her not pulling her share. We have a couple of nurses over 300# and they are great. They pull their share and no one ever has to cover for them. I...

  15. Would you want to be a patient in your hospital?

    kastas replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    I have been twice now, my husband once and my daughter once. We rec'd nothing but awesome care. With my fist child I told them I was a nurse and was obviously treated differently. I also had to tell...

  16. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    kastas replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with that! I can't believe this subject has gotten me so torn up. I went to my mom's house for dinner yesterday and brought it up with her. Her comment was that when people strongly believe...

  17. Charge pay

    kastas replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I need to move to where you are. 5% = $2? You make $40/hr?

  18. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    kastas replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes! The cause is definetly hurt by these people. I would never take part in a picketing no matter how strong my feelings are. Like I said, I won't judge that girl....I just hope that at that clinic...

  19. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    kastas replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My point is that her pregnancy isn't just going to "result" in a baby. It is a baby. Why why why is it ok for her to kill this baby inside of her but it is not ok to kill it after it is born? I just...

  20. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    kastas replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think another generalization is being made. Because one person compared abortion to Nazi's it doesn't mean we all "yell" or compare. I don't want to be listed in the extreme category any more than a...

  21. I think my doctor thinks i'm a drug seeker....Help!!

    kastas replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in Pain Management

    Here is another ((((HUG)))). I am so sorry. My sister is having somewhat of the same problem. Have you tried the Depo shot? It has been her miracle. She has been on it now for 2 years and only had one...

  22. Men in the OB

    kastas replied to Brob's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are a few male L&D RN's that post on this forum. I look forward to them seeing this discussion and sharing their experiences. I agree with people asking what is the difference between a...

  23. Can you be pro-life and an OB/GYN nurse at the same time?

    kastas replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I loved this. Way to think it through! I copied it and am saving it so that I can have a good comeback. I always think of the good stuff to say waaaaayyyyy after the conversation. We have too many...

  24. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    kastas replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I want to be the billionaire stay at home mom too. I would then hire someone to help me and I would watch all my niece's and nephews and my best friends kids. They need the money and I love them. Of...

  25. is this too good to be true?

    kastas replied to twins428's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know a whole lot about CA, but rumor has it that staff makes in the mid-30's/hr. You have to factor in the cost of living out there. I think to buy a midsized starter home you have to spend in...