LibraSunCNM BSN, MSN, CNM

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About LibraSunCNM

LibraSunCNM has 16 years experience as a BSN, MSN, CNM and specializes in OB.


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  1. LibraSunCNM

    Novel Idea for Administrators

    I've always felt that the lesser the acuity/adrenaline level of a specialty (on paper--obviously we know med/surg patients can be VERY sick), the less the respect. LTCs are even worse. Vent away, and I hope you have a better next shift.
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    Is this New Grad Residency Program...normal?

    Right, but how does it actually HELP the hospital? I just don't get the point of the entire concept.
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    Is this New Grad Residency Program...normal?

    That's so bizarre. What is supposed to be the benefit of rotating from days to nights q3months? I can't believe in this day and age ANYONE is still mandating rotating shifts, with as much research as we have that shows how unhealthy it is.
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    Nurse coworker won't help with patient care

    Few people enjoy confrontation. But the situation you're describing truly cannot be managed in a healthy, mature way if it doesn't start with you having what we call at my job a "courageous conversation." You need to approach the other nurse direct...
  5. Unless things have changed wildly in the last few years since I moved--no, that is not correct at all. I worked at an NYC hospital where the nurses were unionized and they did all of those tasks.
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    Proper MD orders

    All of this! My mind is blown that your institution operates like this, but at the same time I've witnessed enough different unit/hospital "cultures" to believe it's possible. The bottom line is they're asking you to practice in a way that is blata...
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    Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

    Same, I know plenty of nurses who are anti-vax. The science courses in nursing programs typically aren't overly rigorous, IMO. It shouldn't be a thing but it is.
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    CNM or WHNP?

    I'm a CNM and also recommend going that route. Plenty of CNMs only do outpatient care, but if you do decide you want to attend births, you can.
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    Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

    Strongly agree. The number of males entering OB/GYN has dropped dramatically. Every year at the large academic medical center with which my birth center is affiliated, the new class of residents typically has 6 new interns, 1 (and some years none!)...
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    2 Nurse Skin ✔ q Shift ❓

    Not to derail, but--what?!? What is this device that can thermally scan for hidden skin breakdown?
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Thus far those do seem to be the main arguments against a system like that, spurred on by an excellent system of fear-mongering propaganda from the right wing.
  12. I agree with BTDT, everything you're describing is super normal for a new nurse, particularly on a unit as complex as cardiac/tele. I doubt your preceptor is trying to get rid of you! Don't be so hard on yourself. It takes a good year or two to fe...
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Oh I'm sorry about that! I thought NYT always offered a number of free articles even if you don't subscribe
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    The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    This was in the NY Times this morning. I agree with a lot of his takes, while recognizing there is no perfect system anywhere and overhauling the U.S. system in particular would be monumental, if not impossible: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/...
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    Procedural Consent Problems

    In today's episode of "weird s*** that happens in health care"...Jeez. That is not OK.