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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...