rn4babies63

rn4babies63

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  1. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank EVERYONE who responded to my post and the words of support and encouragement. At work today, I confronted my Unit Director about the incident and how I felt about the write up. She...

  2. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    He has a preprinted induction order sheet which says "May have epidural when 5CM, prn" He also gave me a verbal order earlier in the day stating the same thing. What he does to ALL his patients is...

  3. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    This all occurred while the family was in the waiting room while the pt. was getting the epidural. I was with the patient so I had no idea. Our hospital policy is that ALL family must leave during...

  4. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank EVERYONE for their encouragement and support! From what I understand, it has to be written up simply because it was a complaint whether it be family or patient. The family did not...

  5. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    We do not have a union. Everyone, including the unit director agrees that I did nothing wrong especially since the patient herself said she asked for the epidural when the pain got too intense for...

  6. Lasik mistake??

    rn4babies63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This past Thursday I had Lasik done. I have a very high presciption but my doctor said he could do it anyway. (Very reputable). It's been 3 days and I still cannot see very clearly. I realize it...

  7. Lasik mistake??

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I most definitely had Lasik, not PRK. My corneal thickness was not a problem. My RX was 10.25 in Left eye, 8.75 in right eye. I am not worried at this point. I have my one week follow-up on...

  8. Any Homecare to OB nurses out there??

    rn4babies63 replied to mom2-3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had worked OB full-time for 5 years then left the hospital to do a home visitation program for first-time mothers. I did that for 6 years but had to leave for better pay and job stability. I had...

  9. HOTEL OR HOSPITAL?????

    rn4babies63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on L&D, Post partum at a small community hospital. So often, I walk in the room on postpartum and Dad is lying in bed with the newly delivered mother (many times, spooning!). I once...

  10. Keeping the Other Half Happy

    rn4babies63 replied to MeganAK's topic in General Nursing

    What type of work does your husband do? Does he have a degree or particular

  11. Lesbian L and D nurse

    rn4babies63 replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How ironic that you are making judgement on me for my spelling/grammar in this particular post. I posted it after a very long shift and was very tired. I was surprised at the grammatical errors I...

  12. HOTEL OR HOSPITAL?????

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Besides, they obviously have bonding quite well or they wouldn't be on our unit in the first

  13. HOTEL OR HOSPITAL?????

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I have NO hangups about it! I just feel that a hospital isn't a place for the s/o to be undressed, lying in bed with the patient. AS far as bonding goes, the baby usually isn't in the...

  14. Lesbian L and D nurse

    rn4babies63 replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have two lesbian nurses on our unit and no one could care less. One is way more obvious that the other and if patient's are thinking it, they don't care. (What I mean by obvious is hairstyle,...

  15. Anyone REGRET going into L&D as a new grad??

    rn4babies63 replied to emptybee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't regret going into L&D as a new grad. It's been 13 years for me. I worked L&D at 3 differant hospitals and couldn't imagine doing anything else. We recently had a new grad that...

  16. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    rn4babies63 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we often don't get lunch let alone breaks (except for the smokers, of course)! I have worked 14-15 hours without a lunch. Our manager could care less. We are usually short-staffed to the...

  17. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    rn4babies63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a very high optical prescription (-9.00 in contacts). I am seriously considering Lasik surgery if I'm an eligible candidate. Although I realize there are many variables such as type of...

  18. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    My doc was going to charge $3,500 for both

  19. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. Personally, I don't think my glasses are sexy but fortunately, I'm still able to wear contacts without too much difficulty. I have to wear my glasses on night...

  20. Are any other hospitals taking "Proactive" steps against the economy??

    rn4babies63 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    - Wage freeze for RN's, but ancillary staff will get them (housekeeping, etc) because they are union - No clinical ladder recognition bonuses - No Perfect attendance bonuses We were told our census is...

  21. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I had my consultation today and I'm NOT a candidate for Lasik due to my high RX! I'm majorly depressed today. I really had my heart set on getting rid of my coke bottles. My other option is...

  22. No call no show due to schedule mix up

    rn4babies63 replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had gotten at call from the clinical coordinator at my casual job asking me if I had penciled myself "on call" on Super Bowl Sunday from 3PM to 11PM. I knew I hadn't because I was working my...

  23. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I'm planning on scheduling my consultation tomorrow. I chose my doctor through word of mouth, I checked his licensing information online (to see if he's had any disciplinary actions), and his many...

  24. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    rn4babies63 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    How high was your prescription prior to the surgery? I just can't even imagine getting up in the middle of the night and being able to see the clock? I'm just really scared. I've worn glasses since...

  25. Recession = No raise for 3 years

    rn4babies63 replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I work, they just announced wage freezes across the board. The ancillary employees are union and raises are built into their contract but they are having meetings to convince...