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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. 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...

  3. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Honeychild replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I call them "Victoria

  4. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Honeychild replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    we use "christmas trees" and have frequent fliers

  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...

  16. Pregnancy question

    Honeychild posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was hoping that someone could give a little advice for me. I just found out that I am pregnant. Yea! Not planned, but still great. I am 6 weeks along and will graduate from Nursing school in...

  17. Pregnancy question

    Honeychild replied to Honeychild's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the advice! I think I will wait until after my first trimester to tell her, no use stressing out over something that could end (but hopefully not!!) I had a pretty easy pregnancy with my...

  18. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    Honeychild replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree! This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks

  19. Schools with no wait?

    Honeychild replied to kellia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Kellia, I attend school at Baker of Owosso. The program there does not have a wait list. It goes on a point system. If I am not mistaken, the Baker of Flint is the same way. Both of these...

  20. Scrubs for nursery staff suggestions please?

    Honeychild replied to tammki5g's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I did my clinical rotation, the nurses wore hospital purchased lavender scrubs. It worked pretty well, but the scrubs were always

  21. "Do we have to know this for the test?"

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

    THANK YOU! I can't stand it when other people make comments to me like this. It all started when our Peds instructor anounced IN FRONT OF THE CLASS that I had set the curve for the test and that I...

  22. "Do we have to know this for the test?"

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

    I HATE it when people do this!! It drives me batty! I want to scream "Get a

  23. Nursing school with small children?

    Honeychild replied to merrick's topic in General Students

    I worried about mommy guilt as well, I have a 3 year old and she is demanding. I just tell myself that it will be worth it in June when I am able to provide for her and be a better, happier mother...

  24. My skin keeps breaking out!!!!

    Honeychild replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I also am a huge proactiv fan. It really cleared up my skin. The only downside I've experienced is that when I stop using it, I break out pretty easily, so I have to use it every day (although, not...

  25. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Honeychild replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that in every class I take there is always someone who asks the instructor a question that EXACTLY reworded what he just said. The worst case of this was a girl who did this at LEAST three...