LadyStorm

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  1. Horrible blood donation experience

    LadyStorm replied to nurse charlie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and disagree. Yes, it is a pain to have to wait so long and you have a point in that they should record who does not have any problems. However, here is a senario that occured at my...

  2. Group One background checks in Texas

    LadyStorm replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. I know most of us can't afford lawsuits but there has to be a way. it must be illegal to do that to

  3. Male Nursing Student, Want to Work OB

    LadyStorm replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know its a double standard, and it isn't so much the administration but the patients. Many ladies either laboring or post partum feel uncomfortable with a male nurse. I don't understand why, they...

  4. Group One background checks in Texas

    LadyStorm replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I could easily find a job. However being a part of a system I believe to be unfair is another. I am a very outspoken person, if I find something to be wrong I speak up. I don't know how long...

  5. Group One background checks in Texas

    LadyStorm replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have been considering moving to Texas. However, after reading this thread I am not sure I want to get involved with employers who utilize these questionable practices. I would think that this...

  6. Questions about life in New York

    LadyStorm replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    Texas most definitly. MY daughter just moved there. The housing is really inexpensive. The salaries are really high. I am considering moving out there

  7. Questions about life in New York

    LadyStorm replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    Never heard of them to be honest. However, they could be new. I have been out of New York for 9 years now. NYC is very expensive. I am concerned that you are only making 20 bucks an hour in New...

  8. insurance

    LadyStorm replied to meaton1421's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all, those are my insurance premiums that are taken out of my bi-weekly pay. The 250 dollar daily deductable is the deductable on my insurance for in patient stays. I had an inpatient stay 2...

  9. insurance

    LadyStorm replied to meaton1421's topic in General Nursing

    You are all so lucky. Are you sitting down for this one? I pay 280 a pay period for health/dental insurance. I am paid every 2 weeks. " I remember working last week? Where's my pay check?" lol I...

  10. Questions about life in New York

    LadyStorm replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    Long Island is near New York City. Long Island has been known for it's affluent residents. It is the higher rent district. New York state is so big. Most persons when you say New York and they...

  11. Interview times and appointments... how much notice?

    LadyStorm replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. What if you were employed full time but looking for a different job. How can you possibly attend an interview with a prospective employer if you are scheduled to work. Do they...

  12. Questions about life in New York

    LadyStorm replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    I used to live in upstate NY, but now reside in FL. I can say in answer to your questions the schools are okay. It is like any area here in the US. There are good schools and bad schools. Each...

  13. informatics and the clinical aspect of nursing? *LONG*

    LadyStorm replied to rayray718's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I don't have an answer for you but am interested to hear what others have to say. I got a degree in Computer Programming back in the mid 80's I received my RN in 1990. I said in the mid 90's my...

  14. Lowest H/H I ever saw...

    LadyStorm replied to my2sons's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Birth Control Pills regulate menstrual periods and decrease blood loss during that time. I'm sure this pt was on them so that blood loss during her period did not add insult to

  15. No fundal checks for post-op C-sections?

    LadyStorm replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you thought about asking one of the doctors for his thoughts? You could say, I have heard in the past some nurses (not implicating your co-workers of course) say that you don't need to check...

  16. New Nurse relocating to McKinney Texas, need advice!

    LadyStorm replied to moliuchick's topic in Texas Nursing

    Never heard the term Group One. I tried to search it below and came up empty handed. I am currently considering a move to the Dallas Fort Worth area. Could you please

  17. Do you ever wonder why you are here?

    LadyStorm replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I can sympathize, I have felt like that. However, if it persists I would explore making changes in your life. Sometimes we all need a change. We are in a wonderful profession where you can...

  18. Tom Cruises' take on Psychiatry

    LadyStorm replied to Katydidit34's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych meds do help a lot of people. A lot of what is being disputed regarding antidepressants is not new knowledge. Let me put it to you this way, if you are depressed you have a higher risk for...

  19. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    LadyStorm replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    RN, I drive a 1991 Acura Integra. When this one wears out, I would definitly get another. Its been called the poor man's Porshe. Drives like a

  20. Patient Taking Own Meds

    LadyStorm replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing

    I am with you on this one. You didn't say what his admitting diagnosis was. In certain instances, a doc may want meds held. I believe you did the right thing in documenting the medication, the time...

  21. Smoking bans in and around NC hospitals

    LadyStorm replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can speak from both sides becuase I quit smoking almost 2 months ago. I guess I am the classic ex-smoker, I find the smell of smoking obnoxious I hate to go near smokers or near someone who has...

  22. No fundal checks for post-op C-sections?

    LadyStorm replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I worked L&D/PP we always checked funuses post op. Heavy bleeding from a boggy fundus is just as likely to occur after a c-section as in a regular vag