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  1. Forced Csection??

    fiestynurse replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the American Medical Association has advised its members that in the unusual instances when they encounter pregnant women who refuse a suggested treatment, they should respect their patients' wishes,...

  2. Forced Csection??

    fiestynurse replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know these types of stories are hard to believe in a civilized society, but it happens! Court-ordered c-sections are a particularly egregious abuse of state authority because this surgery tends to...

  3. Forced Csection??

    fiestynurse replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where does it end? What if a laboring woman refuses to be hooked-up to a fetal monitor? What if she refuses an IV? Why don't we just throw all those consent forms out and just hand all pregnant...

  4. Forced Csection??

    fiestynurse replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ImaStork - You state that if she so wanted to deliver lady partslly she could have always opted for home birth. Why should a woman with a high risk of labor complications be driven out of the health...

  5. Forced Csection??

    fiestynurse replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In a landmark 1987 case the court resoundingly concluded that in virtually all circumstances a woman -- not doctors or a judge -- should make medical decisions on behalf of herself and her fetus...

  6. Job Search - What's Most Important?

    fiestynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    In your search for nursing employment, what priority do you give the following: 1. Base pay 2. Differentials (Evening, Nights, Weekend, Charge) 3. Medical/Dental Benefits 4. Employer sponsored...

  7. Job Search - What's Most Important?

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    So if the patient load is great, the working conditions are ideal, and the facility just loves nurses - you would be o.k. taking a $5 pay cut from your last job and less

  8. License Renewal Reminders

    fiestynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you think Professional nurses should be personally accountable for the renewal of their licenses? How much do you appreciate reminder letters from your employers? Does your employer suspend you...

  9. License Renewal Reminders

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    The reason I posted this is because I had a discussion the other day with a group of nurse managers. Most agreed that nurses are personally accountable for the renewal of their licenses and their...

  10. How much pay should I ask for?

    fiestynurse replied to grad's topic in General Nursing

    As a new BSN grad in 1978, my starting pay was $4.50/hr, with no new grad orientation program and very few benefits. I was basically thrown to the wolves! I almost quit nursing after my first year....

  11. Job Search - What's Most Important?

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    sjoe - "Don't count your chickens quite yet on the ratio issue" I don't quite understand this comment, since the "chickens have hatched" and we do have a nurse/patient ratio law in effect in...

  12. Job Search - What's Most Important?

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think of putting nurse/patient ratios on the list, since we just solved that problem here in California. Yes, I agree that's very

  13. I cant sleep!!!help!

    fiestynurse replied to nurseluv9's topic in General Nursing

    Disturbances in sleep patterns over a prolonged period of time is one of the most common symptoms of depression. You should probably consult with a doctor. Here is a good questionnaire to review with...

  14. Uncharitable Care: How Hospitals Are Gouging and Even Arresting the Uninsured

    fiestynurse replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is why the number one reason for people filing for bankrupcy in the U.S. is Healthcare

  15. Prozac or Metformin for Weight Loss

    fiestynurse replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    Ilovesnoopy - I have heard of metformin being used for PCOS and infertility. I am just curious - has your doctor also recommended a low carb/sugar diet also? P.S. I love snoopy,

  16. Prozac or Metformin for Weight Loss

    fiestynurse replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of Prozac being used for Obesity. The makers of Prozac spend tons of money on marketing this drug and are always trying to find new uses for it. I don't know if any legitimate studies...

  17. Uncharitable Care: How Hospitals Are Gouging and Even Arresting the Uninsured

    fiestynurse replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OAKLAND, CA -- If you're low-income and need no- to low-cost health insurance for both children and adults, mark Jan. 10 on your calendar. That's the day the Alameda County Social Services Agency will...

  18. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    fiestynurse replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a great article on Violence in the Healthcare setting:

  19. investing in yourself

    fiestynurse replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Negotiated a nursing union contract a few years back and fought like heck to get more educational benefits for the nursing staff. We ended up with an incredible package. In the 20 years that I was a...

  20. Is it appropriate for Risk Management to discipline?

    fiestynurse replied to iiwdn's topic in Legal

    The Board did not find that she acted outside her scope of practice. I am not familar with the opinions of the Washington Board fo Nursing, but the California Board of nursing has clearly defined the...

  21. Nurses pay

    fiestynurse replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

    ChristineG - You already have an MBA! Combine that with a nursing degree and you open the door for numerous career opportunities. Many RNs in management are going back to school for their MBAs....

  22. Is it appropriate for Risk Management to discipline?

    fiestynurse replied to iiwdn's topic in Legal

    Anytime a nurse is disciplined in a unionized facility, the union is involved. Rules are in place as to who can do the discipline. And if the employee considers the discipline to be too harsh, a...

  23. injured on the job-need advice

    fiestynurse replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the role of the w/c nurse case manager and it sounds like you are one of the good ones. Unfortunately, there is abuse on both sides of the workers compensation system.

  24. injured on the job-need advice

    fiestynurse replied to jmk's topic in General Nursing

    The time frame from date of injury to settlement depends on the extent of your husband's injury and how long it takes for the injury to become permanent and stationary. There are also some additional...

  25. Tetnus And Other Shots Before Nursing

    fiestynurse replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    Am I missing something here? I thought that we had a shortage of tetorifice vaccine and that routine 10-year boosters are still being deferred at this time, in accord with current deferral guidelines...