somedayCNM CNM

somedayCNM is a CNM and specializes in Labor and Delivery, Medical, Oncology.

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1. New Nurse IV Struggles

   somedayCNM replied to mer015's topic in First Year After Licensure

   As a L&D nurse I start IVs all day long. After my hospital downsized the IV therapy team we are the ones who get called for difficult starts on the med-surg floors. Here's some tips: -Pick the...

2. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   somedayCNM replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   My first job was at a nursing home and I hated it, but it paid the bills. It was two weeks before my wedding and I needed a job, so I printed out 10 resumes and went to the 10 nearest nursing homes....

3. So I thought I would ask if you guys can share...

   somedayCNM replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   In 2010 I took a full-time job in my hospital's oncology/medical unit, but I always knew L&D is where I wanted to be. I kept my eyes open for a position and a supplemental one opened up in 2011,...

4. OB Electronic Charting Systems

   somedayCNM replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We use a combination of WatchChild by Hill-Rom and Meditech. A few months ago we made a switch to a more comprehensive form of the Hill-Rom software so we can now do most of our admits and charting...

5. Oncology nurse turned L&D nurse!

   somedayCNM replied to PeaceLove88's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats! Your story is nearly almost the same as mine. I really wanted to go straight in to L&D from school, but had to settle for a medical-oncology position. I've been in L&D full time...

6. Do you check DTR when pt has epidural?

   somedayCNM replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I always do, but only because I maintain an uptight and anxiety ridden attention to detail (not recommended). I expect 0 reflexes. However, the other day I had a patient who had had perfect BP's her...

7. Nursing Student aspiring to be a CNM

   somedayCNM replied to Vannablack's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Also an aspiring CNM over here. I did an independent study in nursing school specifically on midwifery. This allowed me to shadow a midwife, mostly in the office, and get an idea of what she does...

8. Newbie advice- Ob 1st job not going so well

   somedayCNM replied to NuNurse<3's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know what you mean about being bounced around to different preceptors. I kept my scheduled position on a med-surg unit and reduced my hours to take a supplemental position in LD. 24hrs/wk on my...

9. Straight cath or foley cath for labor patients??

   somedayCNM replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would also love to find research on intermittent straight cath vs foley. Someone at my childbirth educator's workshop mentioned research that straight cathing causes fewer UTIs and the older nurses...

10. Straight cath or foley cath for labor patients??

    somedayCNM replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It depends on how far along the mom is and how fast we expect her to dilate. If she's a prime, 3cm, and just got an epidural, she gets a foley. If she's a multip, approaching transition when she...

11. Uncomfortable feeling during dilitation check?

    somedayCNM replied to EMJrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THANK YOU! This is a revelation. I'm still orienting in labor and delivery and have been trying to figure out how to explain to my patients that certain procedures are unpleasant, but have to be...

12. Would keeping my own birth book be a HIPAA violation?

    somedayCNM posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm just starting out in L&D after two years in Med-surg and one of the books I read advises keeping your own birth book mostly to keep track of statistics and trends, but also as a memory keeper....

13. Patient teaching speeches

    somedayCNM replied to srRN912's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP: I get where you're coming from. I'm in the middle of orientation to Labor and Delivery after two years in Med-Surg and half the battle here seems to be how do I ask (in a polite and PC way) all...

14. Drugs To Give/Not Give Before Dialysis

    somedayCNM replied to somedayCNM's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you both! Very helpful. I'll ask what kind of filters they use the next time I talk to the dialysis

15. Drugs To Give/Not Give Before Dialysis

    somedayCNM posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work nights on a medical unit, and we have several hemodialysis patients at any given tits; I'm charged with getting this patient set up for breakfast and ready to go to HD between 0600 and 0700. My...