L&Dnurse2Be

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  1. Breastfeeding and shiftwork - does it work?

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

    I have pumped at work although not in a hospital setting. I would say to take the time to pump, your breasts will not let you get away without it!:roll I always tried to take 15 minutes 2x a shift to...

  2. How Long Do You Take To Answer Call Bells?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    We also have a Unit Secretary that answers all the calls. She then calls the appropriate person to handle it. If I get a call and I am busy with another patient, I let them know and they call...

  3. Platt College Tulsa OK???

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to Renee73's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

  4. Help! My grandma is in LTC, advice needed!

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks for the reply. i am actually in texas. just to give an update, the state now has someone in the nursing home to monitor things. the home is not allowed to admit any new patients at this...

  5. orientation and pregnancy

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to Fraggle's topic in Emergency

    We have a wonderful nurse who just got off orientation about 1 month ago. Her due date is this Friday. She is a hard worker. I think it was difficult in the beginning as a new nurse, but she took...

  6. Nursing schools where there is no waiting period

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

    Try Central Texas College in Killeen Texas. It is a community college that offers a 2 year ADN. I don't think there is a waiting

  7. Breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years???

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    I nursed my kiddos until they stopped. My first was at 8 weeks, 2nd at 18 months, and 3rd at 16 months. I would have preferred to nurse longer, but as was said, you cannot force a child to nurse! I...

  8. Just dx'd w/possible DVT

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    All my doctors say that DVT and claudication occur most often in the 50+ crowd. We have had 2 patients under the age of 30 in the past 2 months with

  9. OB techs?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to Ariel70113's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some hospitals call them clinical assistants, patient care techs, patient care associates, ect. You would just have to look for something like that in the L&D department. Good

  10. Ohhhhh your a Nurse!?!?

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

    I always say treat people the way you want to be treated. I love my nurses!!! They are always there to assist me with larger patients and other tasks. They are so grateful, and they TELL me that...

  11. Anybody in Austin?

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

    I also wanted to add that Austin ISD was rated as unacceptable a few years back. Not sure what they are rated as now. Round Rock ISD is rated very good. Westlake ISD is rated excellent, Plugerville...

  12. Anybody in Austin?

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

    I work at St Davids. Not a nurse yet but from what I hear, the pay scale is considerably lower in Austin than other cities in Texas. Most new nurses make about $20/h. My SIL has 7 years experience...

  13. LPN's in OB?

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

    No LVN's anywhere in OB, L&D or postpartum. Where I work, they don't even hire CNA's for postpartum. You must be an RN and go through an externship to even be considered for the position. I'm...

  14. Those of you who work 12 hour shifts....

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

    Day shift clocks in at 645a and clocks out at 715p, that is if you get your work done. They automatically deduct for 30 minute lunch. We can fill out a form if no lunch is taken. We are also...

  15. What is an HCA?

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

    I work at an HCA facility. I think the pay is too low for the work you do. I am PRN so I do not get benefits, I hear they are pretty good though. They do offer perks for coming in when they are...

  16. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

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

    Ouch!!!:flamesonb

  17. Greatest code brown stories!

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I have 2 stories. I was caring for an elderly gentleman who was a minimal assist to the bathroom. He had called for help while I was with another patient, and of course no one else went to help...

  18. Greatest code brown stories!

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    Now these stories take the

  19. Public Breastfeeding

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

    I nursed all of my babies wherever I needed to. I chose to wear nursing clothes with the discreet openings. My babies didn't like the hot blankets either. I would just find a quiet spot so my baby...

  20. Age when you had your first child?

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

    I had mine at 25, 26, and 27. I don't suggest it. It was, still is very hard. My son is 5, daughter 4, and last daughter 2. They are quite a handful, but I love them dearly. I guess a handful is...

  21. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Vs. Yasmin

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I took Yasmin for about 3 months. I hated it! I had breakthrough bleeding all the time, and terrible cramps. I finally switched back to the old standby I used for years, ortho 777. Now I feel...

  22. Help...pregnant nurse needs quick advice!

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

    I agree, see your doctor now! I spent too many days in the hospital for dehydration that caused pre-term labor just because I was too timid to call the MD. Good luck to you, hope you feel better...

  23. Dr Jeykel and Hyde Nurse??

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to jwcdl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say filing a grievance is a good start. Always Always Always put everything is writing! Verbal complaints just turn in to a he said/she said problem. If filing a greivance does not get you...

  24. HIPPA question

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

    It is my understanding that as long as the patient fills out the form requesting the records, they should receive

  25. Feeding and toileting

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If that is actually a rule that is upheld, there will be a lot of messes to clean up if you know what I mean!:chuckle As was said before, I don't think the state will like