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  1. Coaching my daughter in childbirth

    ladytraviler replied to mleern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I coached both of my daughters in childbirth. It is an experience I will never forget. Used different techniques for both of them. Visualization for one and light massage for the other. I let it...

  2. Emergency Equipment (Couplet Care)

    ladytraviler replied to RNmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Every place I have been, we have NRB, ambu, suction tubing and yaunkers at the bedside. I can't even think of what my reaction would be if someone told me they were not needed. I think that them...

  3. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    ladytraviler replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    I worked as a Paramedic 10 years in various services. I loved my experience when I went to nursing school. For me, drawing on my experience helped me a lot. The only problem I had was learning to...

  4. The 1st Time You Cried on the Job

    ladytraviler replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't the first but one of many. Had a couple, tried to have a baby for 8 years. She was in labor and coping well. Family in room. Started having decels, recovered nicely so no big worry just...

  5. HELP! Ink on school uniform

    ladytraviler replied to arlenan's topic in General Nursing

    Try taking a plain old coke and pouring over the stains and then add the rest of the can or bottle to the wash. Have used this trick many times with ink, grease, betadine, and blood. Have also used...

  6. 30 days sober!

    ladytraviler replied to JaneRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats for recongnizing your problem and seeking help. That is the hardest part. I have been clean and sober for 7 years now. The hardest part was the need to change my life, my playground, and...

  7. Who am I, the HIPPA police?

    ladytraviler replied to ICRN2008's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You are absolutly right. We, as nurses, know the law. To ask a co-worker to put their livelyhood on the line is totally out of line. I have had this problem myself. I am a travel nurse. When one...

  8. The travelling nurse

    ladytraviler replied to mickeydickeydog's topic in General Nursing

    I also am a traveler. I love my job and have seen so much. I am not just talking about the country. When I started traveling, I had just seen the medical management of a laboring patient. I have...

  9. Uterine rupture & maternal code

    ladytraviler replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Her abdomin didn't get firm and round until about an hour after delivery. We sent for a MRI cause she wasn't bleeding at all after delivery. The spouse just kept saying she hurt. I was not her...

  10. Uterine rupture & maternal code

    ladytraviler replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember a G6P5 in to deliver her last child. When she started pushing she started complaining of pain in the abdomen. No previous abdominal surgeries or anything. The baby was crowning, the doc...

  11. Stillbirths

    ladytraviler replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please dont forget how this felt. This is part of L&D. Those demise's are part of the circle of life. The mothers need to know that you have compassion. These feelings will help in the long...

  12. Question about criminal record/ability to find job

    ladytraviler replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT check no! I also have a 3rd class felony expunged from my record. Keep a copy of the charges, court order and expungement record. It still shows up on the check as being charged with a...

  13. Night Nurses-Pts think we sleep?

    ladytraviler replied to dosamigos76's topic in General Nursing

    Here I thought they were joking when they issued my jammies and blanket. I don't know about yall but I run my orifice off. Same number of pts but 1/2 the staff if not a 1/3. Women don't wait till...

  14. Article topic ASAP

    ladytraviler replied to sonessrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How about back pain post

  15. OB Nurses - Please read! Very worried about my sister!

    ladytraviler replied to New CCU RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you should trust the professional your sister has chosen. We all second guess them but they have the relationship with the patient. If your sister follows orders she may deliver a week or...

  16. Paramedic Ride Alongs

    ladytraviler replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but I have taken heads off for that statement "paramedics are not trained well, and they don't know what is best for the patient...". I defended paramedices in nursing school against...

  17. I never want overtime period

    ladytraviler replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I turn the ringer off on my phone and use an answering machine with the message that if you are calling befor 5:45 PM that I will not be answereing the phone. Leave a message and I will get back to...

  18. Careplan help!!!!

    ladytraviler replied to healinghand's topic in Ob/Gyn

    how about alteration in comfort due to cervical lac or potential for urine retention due to discomfort with urination, even risk for decreased mobility due to cervical lac just thinking off top of my...

  19. How do you feel Paramedics can improve?

    ladytraviler replied to Medic_78's topic in Emergency

    As a paramedic who did not renew their certs, I understand both sides of the story. I used to get jumped on by nurses for not telling them patient had something like scabies or lice before telling...

  20. Stupid People Award

    ladytraviler replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    We had a guy wabble into the ER. Would not let anyone look at him but a doctor :angryfire . We put him and his towel in a room. The DR. and I went in to see him laying on the gurney with towel...

  21. Travel Nurse Job - Your Own Utilities?

    ladytraviler replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I've only heard of doing this with the

  22. HAZMAT for healthcare

    ladytraviler replied to petiteflower's topic in Emergency

    AS a paramedic/RN, that way of thinking is what keeps the medics medics and the nurses nurses. There is no harm in letting the nurse see what goes on in a COBRA meeting. Most of what I read does not...

  23. I may be crazy, but...

    ladytraviler replied to Coco48170's topic in Emergency

    look at Z-Coils. That is all I wear on a busy L&D unit. at the end of twelve hours my feet could go for 8 more. they custom the shoe to your foot and

  24. CE's

    ladytraviler replied to nursemom1219's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.rn.com is great

  25. Need help on transferring to L&D; Opinions!

    ladytraviler replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Let the charge nurse know upfront that while you have been a nurse, that l&d is a change for you. Ask her/him to teach you what they know. This seams to open a door for you and let them know...