LaborNurse1

LaborNurse1

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About LaborNurse1

LaborNurse1 has 9 years experience and specializes in Obstetrics.


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  1. A doctor made me cry!

    I've seen the way WitchyRN describes used at one hospital. The pack used is betadine based and has a sponge on a stick and a 5x5in square sponge. The circulator has to wear sterile gloves to prep with this kit. We use Chloroprep sticks that we just...
  2. A doctor made me cry!

    That's great!
  3. A doctor made me cry!

    Please don't feel like a loser about this. Every nurse I know has encountered a physician who wasn't nice to them. I actually had a similar situation where I was prepping the pts belly for a c/s when I was new to the unit. The doctor was watching ...
  4. Oldest pregnant patient you have seen?

    That's really sad, BabyNurselsa, about the 10 year old! Really sad. The oldest I've cared for: 55 Youngest: 13
  5. help with discharge-newborn

    Not sure if there will be any direct newborn discharge stuff here, but check out AWHONN's website: http://www.awhonn.org
  6. ADN is fine?

    They are not any easier...remember, students graduating from ADN programs take the exact same boards as BS/BSN students....so the nursing content is virtually the same. The 4 year programs have more community and management, but they aren't any hard...
  7. Where to live in MA?

    If you are looking for a modest house in the $350k range then the Merrimack Valley area (Lowell, Tewksbury, Billerica, Dracut, etc) is around that. Albeit, the $350 is on the low end but its a good area for commuting. It's close to NH (tax free sho...
  8. Suggestions needed.......

    How about an activity assistant in a LTC facility? I did that during nursing school. I had fun and it made me more comfortable interacting with the elderly, families, staff, dementia, and being in front of a crowd. I also worked in medical records ...
  9. Question for those w/ PDA's

    Oh my goodness, these little devices and the programs are pricey! How do we poor grad students afford such luxories? And to think I was also considering a laptop as well! Thanks for the advice and tips!
  10. Question for those w/ PDA's

    Ok... so when you say the "full boat" what do you mean? What does this program offer?
  11. Question for those w/ PDA's

    Hi everyone, I am very PDA-illiterate but was thinking that I would find one very useful during my clinicals. What PDA's would you recommend? What programs do you use? I was looking at the PDR for pda's but it costs $100... or free to already pres...
  12. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

    I've never heard or seen these z coil shoes. Can someone provide a link to where I can see them?
  13. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

    Dankso! Dansko! Dansko!!!!!
  14. Onlind distance midwifery programs

    The University of Cincinnati also has an online CNM program. http://www.nursingonline.uc.edu
  15. Well, I certainly don't envy the stress you must be experiencing! Your college should have a grievance policy in effect where you have the right to appeal this decision. Also, most colleges will have a designated person on staff (not associated wi...