I'm going to be a model! A pelvic model, that is...

Davey Do · Mar 31, 2019

"Tell me more, tell me more..."

-"Grease"

Sour Lemon · Mar 31, 2019

59 minutes ago, klone said:
I volunteered to be a pelvic model for SANE nurses in training. My husband can't stop cracking jokes about my dubious modeling career.

Yikes! What does that involve?

klone, MSN, RN · Mar 31, 2019

It involves multiple nurses practicing how to do a speculum exam.

Kathy1221 · Apr 1, 2019

I just read about this a few weeks ago. I'm a little confused as to why you are "volunteering" howev r. These gigs are generally paid gigs. I think it's awesome because you don't want people practicing on real patients the first time they do this.

klone, MSN, RN · Apr 1, 2019

I am being paid. I plan to donate it back to Planned Parenthood, who is hosting the training.

Even if they didn't pay, I would still do it, because I think it's an incredibly important skill to learn, and I am happy to do my part. Plus, it's Planned Parenthood.

Kathy1221 · Apr 1, 2019

4 hours ago, klone said:
I am being paid. I plan to donate it back to Planned Parenthood, who is hosting the training.
Even if they didn't pay, I would still do it, because I think it's an incredibly important skill to learn, and I am happy to do my part. Plus, it's Planned Parenthood.

That's awesome. I know some of the PP employees volunteer as patient students, too. I think I would consider doing it but only with female students, just for my preference, but I think it's awesome that you are donating the proceeds :)

Emergent, RN · Apr 1, 2019

10 hours ago, Kathy1221 said:
I just read about this a few weeks ago. I'm a little confused as to why you are "volunteering" howev r. These gigs are generally paid gigs. I think it's awesome because you don't want people practicing on real patients the first time they do this.

That's decent pay.

I'm pretty modest, I couldn't do. Fascinating post though @klone Thanks for sharing.

ruby_jane, BSN, RN · Apr 1, 2019

12 hours ago, klone said:
I am being paid. I plan to donate it back to Planned Parenthood, who is hosting the training.
Even if they didn't pay, I would still do it, because I think it's an incredibly important skill to learn, and I am happy to do my part. Plus, it's Planned Parenthood.

You are full of awesomeness. Between letting someone draw blood or letting someone practice with a speculum I think I'd choose the speculum!!!

AdobeRN · Apr 1, 2019

wow...interesting. Good for you and for giving back. I don't think I could do it - heck, I dread going to my GYn for yearly checkups.

**LibraSunCNM, BSN, MSN, CNM** · Apr 1, 2019

Oh man, when I was in midwifery school, the couple of days we had with the pelvic models was INTENSE. I don't know if it was just that specific group of models, but they were the ones teaching us in addition to being the models. They were hyper-focused on teaching us the "right" way (which I'm sure was intended well but was really hard to deal with). You'd literally put your hand on the speculum, and they'd be like "Nope!!! You have to hold it THIS way!" "No, angle it 15 degrees to the LEFT!"

When you're bumbling with a spec for the first time it's a bit disconcerting. It seemed like a group of women who had had bad experiences with GYN exams and so were committed to ensuring the future generation of providers gave respectful care, which is wonderful, but it was such a nerve-wracking experience! You are awesome for volunteering for this, I'm sure you'll be a great model and teacher.

OldDude · Apr 1, 2019

41.50!! If there was a geriatric rotation I'd be in for that!