L&Dnurse2Be

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1. Faulted by aides who want help with incontinence care

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to Calliehoo's topic in General Nursing

   Umm...do you really think that you are exempt from wiping bottoms because you are a nurse? I would rethink things. Incontinence care is everyone's responsibility. As a nurse you should take that time to make a full skin assessment, and check on yo...

2. Neurosurgical/Stroke/Medical Unit Staffing?

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   I worked on a 33 bed neuro floor. The ratio was 5 on days and 6 sometimes 7 on nights. We always had aids. We would have 1 aid for no more than 14 patients unless of course there was a staffing issue. We had a dedicated charge nurse who only took...

3. Just need some kind words...

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the kinds words...I just wanted to update everyone. My Grandma passed peacefully on Wednesday night. She was given morphine for her pain. She died with all 3 of her children with her. They all honored her wishes. It is hard but I ...

4. Just need some kind words...

   L&Dnurse2Be posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well I guess today I was on the family side of nursing. My Grandma has been in the hospital since last Friday. Apparently she had a mild heart attack some time ago and did not even know. She had fluid around her heart and was having a hard time br...

5. fired...

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

   First of all (((hugs))). Second of all...my philosophy is there is a reason for everything. That facility was just not a good fit for you. You will find the right place to work, it just might take time. Do not beat yourself up. Have confidence i...

6. Most embarrassing thing that happened to you at work

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was helping a nurse pick a patient up off the floor. The patient had completely soaked the bed then of course tried to get up to finish in the bathroom and fell! As we were pulling her up, I slipped in some urine and fell on the bed. Yes, the co...

7. What is the most you've worked (days) without having a day off?

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

   Well it's not me but my husband. When my son was born and we finally got to bring him home (he was 6 weeks premature), my husband's company went on service emergency. It was extremely rainy that year, he worked in telecommunications. I was home wi...

8. want to move back south texas looks likes the best option

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to jbjelus1's topic in General Nursing

   It is true that we do not pay state income tax, but our property taxes are extremely high. Just something to think about....

9. Workers Comp

   L&Dnurse2Be replied to izeofblu1973's topic in General Nursing

   All I can say is I hope you feel better soon and have a full recovery. Take care and good luck!

10. 20 weeks pregnant, new RN grad, will they fire me

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to mdonohue's topic in General Nursing

    First...it is illegal to discrimate because you are pregnant. That does not mean they can't come up with some other reason to get rid of you if they really want to. I would suggest just going about your job normally once you start working. Two mon...

11. Is there a Registered Dietitian program for RN's?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to Tanguera's topic in Career Support

    A registered dietician requires a separate degree. It is true that a lot of classes might overlap, such as basic nutrition, biochem, A&P, etc., but an RD actually requires an intensive internship after your undergraduate degree in nutrition. I ho...

12. ? precipitous labor

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to romantic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Isn't terbutaline used to relax the uterus, slowing/stopping contractions? Nasty side effects though, shaking, tremors, etc. Correct me if I'm wrong.

13. Registered Dietitian?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bachelor's in nutrition. I wanted to be an RD. My university only took 12 applicants each year for the internship which was also a master's program. The competition was fierce. Unfortunately I did not make the cut. It is very difficult....

14. Can you work in L&D as an LPN?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to ksauce20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Every hospital I have ever worked at will only hire RN's for L&D. That was in Austin and Georgetown, Texas. That is not to say another area in the US will not hire an LPN. You just have to check and see.

15. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    First of all let me say how wonderful it is that you have been sober for 5 years! Good job! As far as your license...I agree with all the other posters, call your BON and be honest. Good luck!