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  1. Why do OB/GYNs not believe pregnant pts??

    colleen10 replied to callacodebrown's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that is absolute horrid treatment at the expense of YOUR HEALTH and YOUR BABIES HEALTH. Your story really steams me up! I think these people need to read their Maternity Nursing books again....

  2. note to Pittsburgh nurses

    colleen10 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I am a second semester nursing student here in Pittsburgh. Grew up in Pittsburgh, went to PSU and came back after graduation. As much as I love Pittsburgh, all of my family here, and the house I have...

  3. ew,ew,ewwwwwwww

    colleen10 replied to kcrnsue's topic in General Nursing

    I actually saw a documentary on this type of therapy. I believe they were using it at the Prince or Princess of Wales Hospital in England. The results these patients had were amazing!!!! Many of the...

  4. In my CNA course guys are not allowed to provide care to female residents during...

    colleen10 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to add my experience. For the first 7 week of my first semester we were in a county operated LTC facility. They did not have this type of stipulation and did have a few male CNA's that...

  5. 13yr olds having babies.

    colleen10 replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My dad and step mother saught counseling a few years after their marriage when my step siblings were in their early teens, which we all know is tough anyway let alone trying to blend families. I know...

  6. 13yr olds having babies.

    colleen10 replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A suggestion I have is getting in to see a family counselor or teen counselor right from the start. Even if you haven't really had time to digest and discuss everything that has happened, I'm sure...

  7. 13yr olds having babies.

    colleen10 replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Without getting too far off track from the original intent by this poster, most states recognize that a pregnant minor is emancipated and able to make decisions for herself and her unborn and/or born...

  8. 13yr olds having babies.

    colleen10 replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please let us not let this get into a debate of Pro Life vs. Pro Choice but I too was affraid to say it as well, but I would definately consider the option of abortion, and quickly if she is @ 4...

  9. 13yr olds having babies.

    colleen10 replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't what to say, that hasn't allready been said. These have all been excellent posts. I truly feel for you and hope that you and your family can survive this. Especially your daughter. I am just...

  10. overwhelmed with paperwork!!!!

    colleen10 replied to April~futureLPN's topic in General Students

    My husband said something to me the other night that made me laugh. After an evening of me complaining about class assignments, he said to me "nursing, viewed highly in the eyes of god, lowly in the...

  11. Question from test today, need your opinion PLEASE!!

    colleen10 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    We just covered this in class. I would answer C even if she was not in the post partal period. Increase of fluid will also "prevent" UTI as well as help battle it if it is allready present. Also, they...

  12. overwhelmed with paperwork!!!!

    colleen10 replied to April~futureLPN's topic in General Students

    Does anyone else have to do "Process Recordings"? They are the bane of my existence. I understand the concept and usefullness of being able to gain a better understanding of Therapeutic...

  13. Oral Contraceptive Question

    colleen10 replied to Halleah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please note I am not an RN but a nursing student but I would say that if you are having symptoms that are not normal for you, contact your doctor to rule out anything else. That said, there are all...

  14. Oral Contraceptive Question

    colleen10 replied to Halleah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just from personal experience I will say that not all Contraceptive pills are created equally. My best friend had numerous problems in trying to find an oral contraceptive that did not leave her with...

  15. worried about my sister- triplets!

    colleen10 replied to cornhusker red!'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just wanted to give you some encouragement as to good outcomes to multiple births. I am currently in my Maternity clinical and recently took care of triplets. They were conceived naturally, two...

  16. Discarded babies

    colleen10 replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is truly a sad story and I wish nothing but the best for the infant, however, I cannot sit here and be consumed with hatred for this mother nor wonder how she could have come to the point to do...

  17. Desperately need help

    colleen10 replied to Nurse Pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for you, for going through this. I can give you a bit of advice from someone who has worked in HR and dealt with firing, laying off people for various reasons. It is very possible that...

  18. Man Jailed for Blocking Bus

    colleen10 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I apologize if someone allready posted this else where on the board, but with the recent articles posted regarding the disabled I thought this was something you would all find interesting. Not usually...

  19. Cord Prolapse

    colleen10 replied to Ninet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Shanie, I just covered Postpartal care in Maternity class this week. We learned that sex may resume about 2 weeks post birth and once the Lochia Serous (serous, pink/brown discharge) is gone and...

  20. Don't Get Sick and Expect the Government to Take Care of You..

    colleen10 replied to CseMgr1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As much as I hate to say, the government isn't the only one that makes a sick person jump through hoops or dangles health resources/care in front of them like carrot. One of my classmates has a 2...

  21. Fetal APGAR/Biophysical Profile

    colleen10 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I am a second semester nursing student and just began my Maternity Rotation last Saturday. On my first day I was selected to observe in the L&D unit while my classmates went to Post...

  22. Fetal APGAR/Biophysical Profile

    colleen10 replied to colleen10's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your explanation moon. I appreciate it. luvbbs, I hope you have a great experience like I did. I think that even if I end up in an area outside of OB/GYN the experience I had that...

  23. Maternity - Signs (Chadwick's, Goodell's & Hedger's)

    colleen10 replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    wesome!!! Thanks, that's a really smart

  24. Claratin-D

    colleen10 replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. Sounds like an allergy to me with possibly a sinus infection mixed in. I have had some really nasty episodes in the past. One just about a month ago, my eyes continuously ran like I...

  25. ruptured appendix and peritonitis

    colleen10 replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    My husband had appendicitis and an appendix that ruptured when he was 20 years old. That was about 10 years ago. I believe he had to stay in the hospital a week and a half. He has an extremely large...