labordude BSN, RN

L&D, OBED, NICU, Lactation

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    L&D nurses who became CNMs

    labordude replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    We still do this on everyone for some reason. I have yet to have any doctor tell me why. Even ACOG doesn't recommend it, it's just stuck in their heads and the nurses too! If I need to clean something...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'm typically a very respectful poster, I wasn't trying to anger anyone or diminish someone's
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I was unaware that I ever questioned whether your experience was real, I was asking what your reaction to the situation was given your statements. I did not see that it was over 20 years ago and I...
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    MO Hospital offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new grads

    labordude replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospital will offer bonuses if people ask, despite other organizations in this area offering up to $10K. They changed our tuition reimbursement policy to EXCLUDE programs leading to NP or CNM...
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    L&D nurses who became CNMs

    labordude replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Then comes the famous hospital admin response...well, it's just a
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    ^^This is how I have raised my pay faster than the people around me who never moved jobs. Part of it is just market competitiveness, at least in my specialty. It's VERY hard to get experienced people...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    If you are 100% sure that all else is equal, did you file a complaint? I really would have been interested in their response. What would you have wanted their response to be? Also, it's good to see...
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    NICU to L&D/MB and Vice Versa

    labordude replied to millerdj's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is "because I'm awesome" an answer? ^^^That's definitely true, but I really didn't find the transition hard at all. I was actually able to spend less time focused on learning about the baby (I was...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I find this very interesting. Are they quoting a law, policy, or even giving you a reason for not allowing this? Nurses who are male care for plenty of pre-teen and teenage females in the hospital all...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen the studies on this. They are quite interesting in the consistent double standard. I'd love to see the studies on this one. I thought this thread was about increasing the number of men...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    labordude replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Stop calling me a male nurse! All my patients are female I freaking love this discussion topic. At first I was all, "let's grab the popcorn and watch the fireworks" but I now I'm going all Lamb Chop...
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    gnosis

    labordude replied to XXXX5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They also have really nice looking, printable flowcharts and quick reference guides...all for
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    ARRIVE trial results - elective induction of labor at 39 weeks

    labordude replied to queenanneslace's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think my biggest question would be in comparing the data in a true like for like situation. This was looking at babies born to a mom induced now (39 wks) vs those left expectant until the week after...
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    ARRIVE trial results - elective induction of labor at 39 weeks

    labordude replied to queenanneslace's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I will ask her for more information. From talking with her, it sounded more like this was reflective of the academic environment she was in and may have been a larger perception than just related to...
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    ARRIVE trial results - elective induction of labor at 39 weeks

    labordude replied to queenanneslace's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    This is not as clear cut as the researchers would like it to be. I am curious to see the detailed analyses that often come out from independent statisticians because I definitely have questions. One...
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    Forced meds?

    labordude replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm still not doing it without appropriate legal documentation. If this is a known issue or concern for the patient, there should be surrogacy or guardianship documents for decision-making. While...
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    Soon to be RN, looking for tips on getting hired into LDRP

    labordude replied to Meg.G21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with klone, but getting to the interview is even tougher. Did you make an impression or any contacts during your rotations? Those are incredibly helpful in getting to the interview part,...
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    On-call requirements

    labordude replied to kaprielipp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We currently do one on-call shift (Sat day/night or Sun day/night depending on your preference and standard schedule). This is a bone of contention amongst our staff as it has historically been used...
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    Labor nurses - what's your policy/procedure on post-epidural vitals?

    labordude replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Copied from the policy at my facility: Epidural During the administration of anesthesia, assess blood pressure, pulse and fetal heart tones every 5 minutes times 4, then every 30 minutes. Repeat...
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    BSN OB ROTATION

    labordude replied to gatorem's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Agree with the above posters, just don't close off the learning aspect because at this point, you don't even know how much you don't know yet. Take it all in, integrate, learn, and develop your own...
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    Maternity Class

    labordude replied to longdistancehiker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Don't expect anything other than to be treated like any other nursing student. Just learn how to deal with things as they come/if they come. I don't get treated any differently on my unit when it...
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    Patient education for postpartum patients

    labordude replied to aprilbalagosa's topic in Patient Education

    LMGTFY
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    Vaginal cervix checks

    labordude replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Once you get beyond 6-7, start counting down from 10, it's way easier. (If there is 1 cm of cervix on each side, that's 10-1-1 = 8cm). For super posterior, try having them put their fists under their...
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    Vaginal cervix checks

    labordude replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Echoing klone, practice, practice, practice! I think also understanding that interexaminer difference is a thing and it's not typically a big deal. There is really little difference between me saying...
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    OB CRITICAL CARE

    labordude replied to Sabrinamoran's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never heard anyone say that it's not a specialty. On top of that, everywhere I work it's considered critical care right up with ER, ICU, and