RN mom of 2

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1. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

   RN mom of 2 replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm sorry you are having such a rough time right now. It sounds like you are doing your best to work hard at something that can be quite scary and overwhelming at times. I think because OB is dealing with life/death situations (times 2) the seasoned ...

2. The Circumcision Discussion

   RN mom of 2 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I asked my hubby, and he said no one looked (to his knowledge) and no one ever talked about them. As a mom of two intact boys, I find all these "excuses" to circ absurd. After six months of research I could not find one valid reason to circ my boys. ...

3. Getting burned out

   RN mom of 2 replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU

   You are a very special person to feel this way. Reading that made me want to cry. I think being a compassionate person can be a curse as much as it is a blessing. I'm not working as an RN right now, but I can tell you, I would feel the same way. The ...

4. Lack of confidence in skills, knowledge, experience... trying to return to nursing..

   RN mom of 2 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in General Nursing

   This is a wonderful way to look at it! I am still struggling with returning to work. I've been away for 8 yrs now and it makes it even more daunting to go back. I'm going to keep what you stated in mind. Thank you for that! :)

5. Circumcision

   RN mom of 2 replied to RN mom of 2's topic in NICU

   I want to thank all of you for your responses. :) I do understand that there are moral dilemmas you must deal with in the NICU that are beyond your control. It must be so difficult at times. As a mom, I can also appreciate how difficult it must be fo...

6. Circumcision

   RN mom of 2 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi! I'm wondering if preemies get circumcised, and if so, are all RNs expected to assist? I really want to work in NICU, but I'm morally opposed to circumcision, so I would not want to be a part of the procedure. I don't have any problems caring for ...

7. My Poor Hands have been Washed Raw

   RN mom of 2 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   sorry, i misspelled the name of the lotion in my other post. here's a link: http://www.dreamtimebaby.com/stmocrbymu.html :balloons:

8. My Poor Hands have been Washed Raw

   RN mom of 2 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have this problem and it flares up in the cold/windy months. My hands (especially the right one) have been cracking and bleeding the last few days. Our pediatrician saw my hands one visit and said, "Do you know you have eczema?" I had suffered with...

9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   RN mom of 2 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   This happened to me when I was a kid. I'm sure I was awake and lying on my back, when I felt my feet and legs lifting out of my body. I felt very peaceful, but then I got scared thinking I was dying and it stopped. It never happened again, and I neve...

10. Can nursing schools kick out students who are overweight?

    RN mom of 2 replied to veritas's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, I couldn't agree with you more! :)

11. Can nursing schools kick out students who are overweight?

    RN mom of 2 replied to veritas's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it truly is a shame. I have to say, I dreaded having to see him. At the time, I felt very vulnerable being pg, so I didn't speak up. I think if I saw him now I'd let him know exactly what I think of his bedside manner!

12. Can nursing schools kick out students who are overweight?

    RN mom of 2 replied to veritas's topic in General Nursing

    Yes... thank you for that. He was obsessed with my weight, yet sent me home without checking my labs. I was discharged with a 7.7 hemoglobin!! I was ready to pass out and could barely breathe while visiting my baby in the hospital. Let me tell you, I...

13. Tips for speed without sacrificing accuracy?

    RN mom of 2 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU

    I love it... wonderful advice! :)

14. Can nursing schools kick out students who are overweight?

    RN mom of 2 replied to veritas's topic in General Nursing

    Let's face it...... overweight/obese people are discriminated against, and probably always will be. As my overweight friend used to say, we are treated like second class citizens in many situations. It's impossible for those who have not suffered fro...

15. Tips for speed without sacrificing accuracy?

    RN mom of 2 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU

    cherokeesummer, I'm not a NICU nurse, but I'm seriously considering it. I can tell by reading your posts that you are already a good nurse. I think you are going to be a fabulous one in the future! All the best. :)