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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...

  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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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

  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

  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...

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

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

    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...

  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

  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....

  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...

  15. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses 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

  16. weekend program

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Think long and hard before you make a decision. I worked Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p for about 3 years. It just about tore my family apart. My husband and I fought terribly. I missed out on all of...

  17. What is the pain med of choice?

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

    I noticed our neuro docs giving dilauded to everyone as well. Especially w/PCA pumps. Have a headache? How bout some dilauded. I had a pump w/Dilauded after my surgery and it made me vomit....

  18. Need an opinion...

    L&Dnurse2Be posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok..not sure if this is where to post, but I needed a professional opinion... I just had surgery. My MD came and wrote my discharge instructions about 30 prior to shift change. I knew it would be...

  19. Awkward moments

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

    Wow it's late...I meant "if empacted..disempact" I'm so

  20. Awkward moments

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

    Hmm...the most awkward order... "LOC...if compacted, decompact" You all know what that

  21. How did your hospital handle September 11th?

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

    My daughter was born on September 8th, 2001. I had a C-section so I was still in the hospital. She was in the NICU. I can remember the Dr. coming in during morning rounds and looking at the TV. He...

  22. Its ONLY 115 outside today

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

    It's been hovering around 100 or so all this week here in Central Texas. I'm so tired of it. If my family was not here, I would move to

  23. Opportunities for RNs in the area of Nutrition

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

    In Texas, the LD/RD is a totally different degree route. It requires a BS in Nutrition, a Masters in Nutrition, and a year long internship following with a test for licensure. I have a degree in...

  24. Can I become a CNA at age 16?

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

    My CNA in Texas took 1 month of classes and clinicals. It cost $500. Testing was about 2 weeks after the class/clinicals were over. This was through a private company owned by an LVN. I made my...

  25. cna test?

    L&Dnurse2Be replied to angel4gramma's topic in General Nursing

    I had to take a written test. It included BP info, medical terms, general patient care questions. Very