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  1. How do you keep your uniforms whit as can be?

    ladytraviler replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    I can't use a lot of chemicals cause of sensitivites. What I use and have used for over 10 years is a can of coke to the washer. It not only whitens whites but colors also. It also gets out a lot...

  2. L/D for synthesis

    ladytraviler replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Come right on down! While I have worked with some nurses who don't think guys should be in L&D, I love it. I have worked with many men who are fantastic at it. They seem to have a knack for it....

  3. Okay, so who's creative? Ideas for facility 4th July parade

    ladytraviler replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    have staff dress as sparklers. brown tights and shoes. bright color dresses with hair glitter. mrs. facility wheel chair with crepe paper banners. all in a days work wagon with what is used on...

  4. Anyone sew their own scrubs?

    ladytraviler replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Nursing

    Have sew my own for years. Use a McCalls pattern. Have made so many that my pattern is marked for me. Have done some for others. The V neck is the hardest and I have figured out a trick to it....

  5. medications and effect of life

    ladytraviler posted a topic in General Nursing

    I ran out of two of my meds 5 days ago. Am supposed to pick them up today. For the last 3 nights have had psychotic mood swings. Enough to the point I was willing to walk off contract. And it was...

  6. medications and effect of life

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: I am back on meds and feeling great. The mood swings have hit the road. I am so glad this info was useful to a few. I will now make it a point for patients on this med at home to get it in...

  7. medications and effect of life

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I had the rage part down pat. The worst of it is I could see what was happening, see it escalating, but could not stop it. I felt like someone else was in my skin and I was just watching. I...

  8. medications and effect of life

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I will be once I get the levels back up. I have to say it was an eye opener for me.

  9. Hello Mr. VIP! I'm your servant nurse for the night!

    ladytraviler replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in a small hospital with only 3 rn's and 2 cna's at night. Got one of the doctors mothers in for small bowel obstruction. He stayed the night with her and was on the call light every 5...

  10. No room for errors?

    ladytraviler replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, had a paramedic instructor that said nothing good ever came from panic - step back take a deep breath and go back to work. It has saved me more than once. I work L&D and use this a lot...

  11. vent and advice needed

    ladytraviler replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    I went back and reread the nurse practice acts for the states I have liscense for. This is basically what all of them stated. As a RN, You have a moral, legal, and ethical resposibility to report any...

  12. vent and advice needed

    ladytraviler replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    If your company is worth its salt, it will stand behind you. Explain that you do not feel comfortable working with this nurse and only the facts. Do not let emotions enter in to it. Tell them about...

  13. Oasis Coordinator, ARRGGHH! Does this happen to everybody?

    ladytraviler replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I admire you cause you are speaking way above my head. Take a deep breath and tell this woman how the cow ate the cabbage in nursing

  14. Do you ever deal with pregnant patients who "flip out"?

    ladytraviler replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OH YES. Had one flip out cause we had to do the shots at birth. Was trying to get off the bed with a 3rd degree. Did it again when was weighing and measuring. Said cause baby was crying. Could...

  15. Furious and need advice

    ladytraviler posted a topic in General Nursing

    My son died 18 years ago from SIDS. Ever since then have had to deal with a rumor that he died from a Nyquil overdose. I now have proof of who is saying it. I want to sue them for slander. Both...

  16. Furious and need advice

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    What I want from a lawsuit is for the people involved to realize that patient confidentiality is just that. I want a public apology. I an not after money or jail time. I want them to acknowledge...

  17. Furious and need advice

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you that is what I needed. And this is not a friviouls law suit as it affects my

  18. Furious and need advice

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    Thats just it! What kind of lawyer. I am not asking for legal advice, just what kind of lawyer to find. The only one I have ever delt with is the DA on medical cases that come into court. Have...

  19. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    ladytraviler replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are others out there who are going through the same thing. I am a recovering alcholic and addict. I will always be recovering. I started when was a medic, got caught, did inpt therapy, attend...

  20. My Med/Surg Christmas...it's lengthy, but I'd really appreciate some advice.

    ladytraviler replied to AlisonBSN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite ways to handle sarcastic hateful comments are this, I'm sorry I didn't understand what you said, could you repeat it? I'm sorry I don't quite understand what you want me to do, could you...

  21. I got pinned

    ladytraviler replied to savedbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    congrats and

  22. What Is Nursing

    ladytraviler posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is just a look see at our profession. It is not for an article, news, movie, or anyother media. This is just want a look at how others see nursing type thing. I know that someone was trying to...

  23. What Is Nursing

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    I just thought this would be a good way to see how others think. It looks like I was wrong. I thank all who read even though no one

  24. You know you work nights when.......

    ladytraviler replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    when your answering machine says "You have reached 907-852-xxxx. If you are calling before 2030 Oklahoma time or 1730 Alaska time, this call WILL NOT be answered. You know who you called and you...

  25. Moms who want to feel absolutely NO pain

    ladytraviler replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had pit with both of mine cause water broke but no contractions, not one. I was pushed and pushed to get epidural. I told my doctors and nurses that the next one who suggested it would be fired....