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  1. Pilonidal sinus/cyst excision

    Natalieboo posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    My husband had a pilonidal sinus & cyst excised on Feb 20th. Can I post a pic of the wound here for fun? I've just taken over the packing/dressing of it from the home health nurses. It's a...

  2. Doulas and Scrubs

    Natalieboo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some doulas wear scrubs and some don't. I've heard nurses say they don't like when they wear scrubs because it confuses them with the medical staff and they just want to feel more important than they...

  3. How long on pitocin until C-Section?

    Natalieboo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi!! Ok so a client called me last night saying her water broke (slightly). Went to hospital and was admitted around 2am. She was checked - very posterior and a fingertip dilated. So they let her...

  4. dilation/effacement/station

    Natalieboo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, me again :) How far does a woman have to be dilated before you can tell what station the baby is at? I assume you tell station by putting your finger through the cervix? If I'm totally off please...

  5. Doula AND nursing student?

    Natalieboo replied to srose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    srose - I think taking a doula training before you become a nurse is a very good idea. That's actually what I have done. I feel it will make me a better nurse in the future because right now I am...

  6. Doulas and Scrubs

    Natalieboo replied to Natalieboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's it! I'm going into the scrub-making business I'll just wear this :roll Should solve the

  7. Do they have CNA's in Canada?

    Natalieboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, does anyone know if, specifically in Ontario, they have certified nurses aides? I haven't seen any training information, nor any job listings for a position like that around here. If the...

  8. Doulas and Scrubs

    Natalieboo replied to Natalieboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The doula training I took said you should wear comfortable clothes, but that you should also look professional. They recommended scrub pants because of their comfort and said a scrub top is very light...

  9. Doulas and Scrubs

    Natalieboo replied to Natalieboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay, agreed!

  10. Do they have CNA's in Canada?

    Natalieboo replied to Natalieboo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the information! Do you think if I called the HR department of a hospital and asked them about that, they would be able to recommend places that train these positions or certify...

  11. cytotec, do you plaor do the docs do it?

    Natalieboo replied to mark_LD_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard Cytotec is only FDA approved for preventing ulcers, and that the insert in the package says it is not to be used on pregnant women. This isn't to start a debate or anything, just...

  12. Becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Educator

    Natalieboo replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes CAPPA is legit, it's also a certifying organization for doulas, childbirth educators, etc. Currently there are three organizations that I know of that certify birth and postpartum doulas - DONA,...

  13. American vs. Canadian Nursing?

    Natalieboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you go to nursing school in the States, can you be employed in Canada and vice versa (leaving out immigration issues)? And how are American and Canadian nurses different, education wise? I am...