quazar

quazar

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  1. Call in sick???

    quazar replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, it irritates me when people come to work with a fever and/or hacking up a lung/visibly, very ill. I don't want what it is that they have, and my patients don't want it either. I also...

  2. Low L&D Census, losing hours. Does this happen often?

    quazar replied to clarkb33's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, in my experience, as the PP stated, that sort of thing happened to me at smaller hospitals. Working in a hospital that does 400+ deliveries a month, it doesn't happen nearly as often (but it...

  3. My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    quazar replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an OB nurse. 2 of the nurses I work with have colored hair. One bright pink, one purple. I think they both have nose rings, too, now that I think about it. Anyway, hair color isn't a problem...

  4. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    quazar replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify before I say anything else, I agree that there needs to be moderation in formula promotion, yes, and the marketing they do (especially pushing it in 3rd world countries with no...

  5. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    quazar replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Your cuticles will never again be healthy, whole, and moisturized. Especially in the winter. Coat your hands with Eucerin or Aquaphor, dip them in a paraffin bath, and let that stuff soak into them...

  6. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    quazar replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    The whole notion of exclusive breastfeeding, health (mental and physical) of the mother and baby be darned, is as damaging as it is ludicrous. Yes, breast is best, in a general sense, but not for...

  7. Perinatal loss comfort kits/memory boxes

    quazar replied to global_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I only have time for a quick reply, but wanted to point you in the direction of Gundersen. They're big with perinatal loss, and provide training and workshops that I have attended and found very...

  8. Ask A Stupid Question . . . .

    quazar replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in OB for so long now, I cannot tell you how many patients (and spouses, and family members....female and male) have no idea that there are 3 holes down there. Kind of

  9. Well.. sigh.. someone stole my stethoscope..

    quazar replied to ALIkat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've always used just a plain old Littmann Classic. Worked for me for 20 years. So sorry there's a thief on your unit, that

  10. Almost fired for med error

    quazar replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    Lol. Okay. Whatever makes you feel better. Bless your

  11. Does working at a small hospital make me less of a nurse?

    quazar replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer: No. Long answer: oh, for the love of all that is holy, NO. It sounds like whomever told you this has some insecurity issues and the only way they can make themselves feel better...

  12. Almost fired for med error

    quazar replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    Probably out of a deep sense of morality/duty. I know that's why *I* have written myself up for a small error that I could have let slide when others told me to not bother with the incident report....

  13. Seeking recommendation for healthy liquid protein drink

    quazar replied to pmabraham's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No clue if that's a problem or not. I have IBS, so oxygen can set off my bowels. *shrug* I have no idea if the website you referenced is vetted or not, who this Dr. Weil person is, and if his...

  14. Occupational therapy or Nursing

    quazar replied to Jqfoster's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. JMHO, but OT is a pretty awesome job for most people. Pays well.

  15. Seeking recommendation for healthy liquid protein drink

    quazar replied to pmabraham's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I like the Pure Protein drinks, which have 30g of protein and only 4g carbs. I get them in a bulk pack at Coscto. Some don't like the taste, but I like it fine. I keep them in my bag always because...

  16. Annoying words/behaviours during report

    quazar replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When we have a full board of 15 + patients in labor and people want the nitty gritty details of the labor stories of each and every one (before getting their patient assignment and individual report)....

  17. Watts School of Nursing Admissions

    quazar replied to newgrad_13019's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't know where you're getting your information from re: Watts acceptance rates. Watts is historically difficult to get into, and has quite a rigorous program. If it had a 100% acceptance rate,...

  18. Cx: C/2-3/-1????

    quazar replied to yeonoh1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I read it as: c= complete= 100% effaced (some of my docs call 100% effaced 'complete'), 2-3 cms dilated, -1 station. I would not chart it that way and that is not how it is charted in my...

  19. Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    quazar replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    You know, the non compliance posts aren't even the ones that bug me, to be honest. The ones that bug me are the ones where people start seeking medical advice on FB (oh dear Lord why), and then a...

  20. Horribly under staffed unit. What can be done?

    quazar replied to bear94's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose it is different on L&D. My managers who took patients made a point to put themselves on the schedule for an actual shift about once a month. They worked side by side with us, took an...

  21. Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    quazar replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I don't give my opinion on someone's health/life choices unless directly

  22. drug testing

    quazar replied to los4m's topic in General Nursing

    If you're worried, take the bottle. It will show up on the test, yes. Tell them you're taking it, tell them why. Show them the bottle. It will not be a big

  23. Horribly under staffed unit. What can be done?

    quazar replied to bear94's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, well let me answer your question with a question: you said your ER is over staffed. Why? What makes the nurses on THAT unit stay and not leave? Why is the ER not understaffed, which is...

  24. Horribly under staffed unit. What can be done?

    quazar replied to bear94's topic in General Nursing

    Also, huge sign on bonuses, IMO, are huge red flags to stay away from a unit. One of my former understaffed units is currently offering a huge sign on bonus to work there after a mass exodus of...

  25. Horribly under staffed unit. What can be done?

    quazar replied to bear94's topic in General Nursing

    I'll just be bluntly honest: in both the situations I've personally worked where there was dangerous short staffing, nothing changed it. Absolutely nothing. Not doctors complaining, not sentinel...