dougRN2BE

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1. Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

   dougRN2BE replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It took me several weeks, but I understand the difference between the two ages. Like you mentioned, the website lists it as "post-conception", which led me to think that perhaps I hadn't mastered it quite yet. LOL. All is good, I think. It is all a ...

2. Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

   dougRN2BE replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Also, Crown Rump Length was 79mm at the time of the ultrasound, which calculated on the printout to a gestational age of 13w4d. So, when people are saying that you can perhaps tell gender at 13 weeks, is it 13 weeks gestational age or age of the fet...

3. Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

   dougRN2BE replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   interesting that you mention this, since the baby would have only been 10 weeks 4 days at the time of the ultrasound. mom was in her 13th week (12w4d), but baby is 2 weeks behind. when i look at the 10 week slide, it says that the baby's pelvic regio...

4. Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

   dougRN2BE replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for everyone's input. I tend to agree with most everyone that it is too early... She said that "they don't detect gender ever on a 3D ultrasound", rather depending on the 2D black-white ultrasound to see the gender. I don't know how accurate h...

5. Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

   dougRN2BE replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yeah, I don't think we are going to paint anything yet or buy boy's clothes. I was a bit surprised that sonographers in CA don't have to be licensed, but I guess it is the experience and training that matters. We will have another US at 20 weeks from...

6. Determining Gender of Baby at 12 weeks! HUH??

   dougRN2BE replied to dougRN2BE's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone and thanks for the warm wishes, Tazzi! Mom got to pick the boy's name. It will be Miles Aiden. :) We're super excited. Cheers, Doug

7. Determining Gender of Baby at 12 weeks! HUH??

   dougRN2BE posted a topic in General Nursing

   I posted this in the OB forum, but for good reason (at least I think) am posting it in the general forum. Hopefully the OB folks will be able to give some technical experience and you all in the general forum might have had experiences as parents in ...

8. Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

   dougRN2BE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello Everyone, My dear wife is pregnant and she went in for an ultrasound at 12 weeks to see the baby in 3D (a wonderful experience) and it was not with a licensed sonographer, although she claimed to have years of experience. In any event, she cla...

9. what to do if I need pre-reqs?

   dougRN2BE replied to dreamer83's topic in General Nursing

   Well, depending on if money is a factor for you or not, you might consider University of Rochester. Downside: 45K in tuition Upsides: only 5 pre-reqs and they transfer in 70ish credits from your previous degree and you are done with a BSN in one year...

10. "Male Problems" while nursing female

    dougRN2BE replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men

    Thanks for your understanding, Leslie. I genuinely appreciate it. In kind, I apologize for assuming what you meant without probing further. The point made by you and the mod are valid and I see your perspective. My fingers got ahead of my sensibiliti...

11. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    dougRN2BE replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in CRNA

    Why are we justifying the illegal use of drugs? Cigarettes and alcohol (when consumed in accordance with statutes) are legal. Ecstacy is not...It's illegal, shows very poor professional judgement and there needs to be some sort or an intervention. So...

12. "Male Problems" while nursing female

    dougRN2BE replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men

    We shouldn't assume that because someone has a difference of interpretation or opinion that it is a result of not reading the post. I acknowledge your points and see validity in them. I'll bow out of the conversation so as not to derail the thread. ...

13. "Male Problems" while nursing female

    dougRN2BE replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men

    WOW! Imagine this in the business world. "I'm sorry ma'am, but female managers at our company are going to encounter various barriers at various times. Don't take it personally." The lawyers would be writing briefs before you could blink your eyes. ...

14. Looking for support and respect with little to no results

    dougRN2BE replied to mrparhamrvt's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Lots of people, regardless of the profession, are trying to assert dominance over others...try not to let it bother you becaue we all have unique and special tasks in this world and quite frankly, we wouldn't enjoy the kind of lives we do ...

15. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    dougRN2BE replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in CRNA

    I'm with you 100% on this one. Would I want this individual giving anesthesia to my wife, mother, brother? If your allegations are true, absolutely not. There are a lot of people that work very hard for their degrees, but that doesn't exempt them fro...