Honeychild

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1. What..work with NO residents??

   Honeychild replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work in a similar setting. It can be a little intimidating, but I think the atmosphere really depends on the team you are working with. I work with wonderful nurses and doctors that I trust. Work...

2. Common nicknames for hospital items.

   Honeychild replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   I call them "Victoria

3. Common nicknames for hospital items.

   Honeychild replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   we use "christmas trees" and have frequent fliers

4. Staffing for c/s for a small unit

   Honeychild posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello all, I work in a small unit (500-600 deliveries per year) that does L&D and post-partum. Recently we have had some issues arise with our c-sections. We currently staff 2 nurses on floor at...

5. What do you use? A fanny pack?!

   Honeychild replied to er1c15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I use a pocket organizer to hold pens, scissors, hemastats, alcohol swabs, keys, highlighter, and lunch money. I have a tote bag that I keep in my locker with spares of the above things plus pain...

6. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

   Honeychild replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   The unit I work in has a time log that you put overtime, missed lunches, charge hours, etc. It is expected that you complete your work on time, and anything in the book has to be initialed by...

7. Hardest things to deal with in NICU...

   Honeychild replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Well said! I feel exactly the same

8. Methadone research?

   Honeychild posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Does anyone know of any research out there regarding methadone dosing for pregnant women or methadone withdrawal? We are having a rash of methadone kids admitted and the mothers have been on very...

9. Any new grads hired in NICU?

   Honeychild replied to LyndseyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I graduated June '07 and hired straight into our level III unit. I had 12 weeks orientation before I was on my own. And even when I was to my own shift with my own assignment, the teamwork in my...

10. Funny Names

    Honeychild replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Peyshence (Patience) Kwanell A'Kufusai Just today I asked a mom how to spell her son's name and she said that she hadn't gotten that far, but how would I spell it? I told her that it was up to her....

11. How many in your class Started/Finished

    Honeychild replied to carilyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had 31 to start. Lost 4 total (2 for failing, 2 for medical reasons) and gained 1 person from a previous class. So graduated with

12. Something that I'm so SICK of hearing...

    Honeychild replied to missymarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just laugh and tell people that I am actually a vampire at heart and need to be around lots of blood to function. It USUALLY makes people laugh at their own statement. I have gotten some strange...

13. Pregnant in Nursing school

    Honeychild replied to nathansmom06's topic in General Nursing

    I would wait. I have a friend who had to drop out mid-semester because of complications with her 3rd pregnancy. She had previously uncomplicated pregnancies previously. Ironically, she was in her...

14. Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    Honeychild replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NO!!! I have to work now and I HATE it. I really love my job ( I am a tutor at the college I attend) but can't stand the constant struggle for time. The only day that I do not have school or work is...

15. No Respect for LTC nurses?

    Honeychild replied to bshaw96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I personally know that LTC isn't for me, but I give the nurses who are passionate about it my utmost respect! I think everyone has their niche, and people who judge are just plain cruel. My best...