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1. Mandatory flu shot?

   colavadel posted a topic in General Students

   I'm just curious about whether this is normal or not.. Our nursing program just decided this year that they are requiring the seasonal flu shot. Last year, they accepted waivers, but this year (which is our senior year), they have decided to make it ...

2. Woman Calls C-Section "Rape"

   colavadel replied to c3p0's topic in Ob/Gyn

   So sorry to hear about your PTSD. I know that must have been very difficult. It's just that so often, the risks of c-section are completely glossed over, while the dangers of VBAC are grossly exaggerated (been there, done that, had c/s with my first-...

3. Woman Calls C-Section "Rape"

   colavadel replied to c3p0's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The "method" of delivery can have a lot to DO with the outcome of delivery- for both mother and baby. Risks of surgery shouldn't be taken so lightly. This woman has had three children- first was vaginal, second was c/s, and third was vaginal (VBAC). ...

4. Woman Calls C-Section "Rape"

   colavadel replied to c3p0's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Forced entry into someone's body= rape in my book. I can easily see the connection and would feel the same way. And to say she's whining about a toy? She is calling attention to the fact that her rights as a patient, as a mother, as a human, are bei...

5. Do postpartum nurses assist with circumcision?

   colavadel replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is great info- thanks for posting the question and thanks to all of you who took the time to answer. It's something that I also have been concerned about.

6. Going to Nursing School!

   colavadel replied to Dottie, RN's topic in General Students

   Congratulations on your acceptance into nursing school! It's completely normal to be nervous/scared/excited - your life is about to change in a big way! Yes, it will be tough, but you can do it.

7. Did the TEAS test today

   colavadel replied to Cuety83's topic in General Students

   Congrats on passing the test!