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  1. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    Snugglibumkins posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work 7am-7pm, and it seems as though the popular thing to do is to take a "breakfast" break as soon as report is finished in the morning. We had an extremely busy morning today and the nurse I was...

  2. what do you say to, "but you don't work as a nurse anymore"?

    Snugglibumkins posted a topic in Nurse Management

    How do you respond to people when they find out that you are not a traditional bed-side nurse? Recently I mentioned that I was looking at an MSN/MBA program and many people had the response of "why,...

  3. I'm a nerd and feel the need to study

    Snugglibumkins posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm applying to FNP programs, for hopeful acceptance in January 2010. In the meantime, I work in more of a Nurse Manager type role with a lot of administration stuff, not a lot of hands-on stuff....

  4. I'm a nerd and feel the need to study

    Snugglibumkins replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the pharm book suggestion. I would be interested in jounals as

  5. Experienced RN's only Job Fair

    Snugglibumkins replied to iamanurse#1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, you have nothing to lose by going. Even if they are only asking for "experienced nurses", you might run into someone there that can help you figure out how to gain experience. I'd go with...

  6. Does it really cost $20-25,000 for CNM malpractice insurance?

    Snugglibumkins replied to littlemamakt's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I've been searching high and low for some actual numbers, myself. I live in Florida. Thanks for asking. okay, editing because I don't live in Florida, yet, but will be soon. I just didn't want to...

  7. How do you "turn it off" after work?

    Snugglibumkins posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading on this site for a while and have never started a topic before. However, I'm curious as to how everyone "turns it off" after work. My husband is always joking with me if we go out...

  8. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    Snugglibumkins replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm at a small hospital. Our babies are wiped on mom's belly, latched on to mom's breast immeadiately and then later (about 90 min or so later) the vit K, Hep B, and eye gtts are given and the vernix...

  9. Any rn supervisors out there

    Snugglibumkins replied to rnj1980's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my oppinion, if this is a job you have the leadership skills for, go for it. I do agree that there is at times some communication issues between supervisors and floor nurses. However, as you...

  10. breastfeeding woes

    Snugglibumkins replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would reassure the mother that breastfeeding is pretty difficult sometimes to get started. It maybe mom had a medicated delivery, or a prolonged pushing period that contributed to the baby not...

  11. Applying to Frontier

    Snugglibumkins posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Okay, I'm really doing it. After an entire year of praying, researching and planning, I'm printing out my application to Frontier. My husband is really 110% behind this decision and is making a...

  12. Any Market for Handmade Scrubs?

    Snugglibumkins replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'd find a great market. I make most of my own scrub tops because I am short and thin, but was very large chested when I returned to work still breastfeeding, so if I wore a small top, I...

  13. Anyone working for WIC?

    Snugglibumkins replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in General Nursing

    Our WIC office does not have anyone currently working the lactation education part of the office, so I do volunteer work for the WIC office offering free lact. ed. I also helped them to form a...

  14. Yet another newbie here, wanting to move to AK...any advice welcome.

    Snugglibumkins replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    my husband is in the coast guard and that is what brought us here. what don't i like about living in remote alaska (and i am very remote) - when my father died (down in the lower 48), the weather...

  15. Applying to Frontier

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

    I'm in Kodiak right now. And since we don't have any midwives and we average maybe one delivery every 2nd or 3rd day, I haven't been to aggressive in applying. But now that my husband's time is up...

  16. Calling All Mothers

    Snugglibumkins replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I get up two hours before the kids and I study. I also study after the kids go to bed. We have a rule in our house that even my 5 year old understands (my kids are 5, 3 1/2, and 22 months) - after...

  17. Yet another newbie here, wanting to move to AK...any advice welcome.

    Snugglibumkins replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    you know, i had to kind of chew on that question for a bit before i could fully answer it. if i were a single person and still didn't know another sole here, yes, i think i would. i'm one of those...

  18. No L&D experience - is CNM unrealistic?

    Snugglibumkins replied to HHheart's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    i don't think it's unrealistic. i think you can pursue your dream by many different routes. is it possible to get a job on an l&d floor and work there while completing your bachelor's degree?...

  19. Ohio State?

    Snugglibumkins replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm sorry, I don't have much information about that particular program. But I wanted to wish you

  20. Need ideas-perks for patients

    Snugglibumkins replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are a Ban the Bag hospital. We instead give away a canvas bag with a board book 'The Runaway Bunny' or 'Goodnight Moon', a baby t-shirt that says 'I eat at mom's' or for the formula feeders 'this...

  21. Yet another newbie here, wanting to move to AK...any advice welcome.

    Snugglibumkins replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jedi, I didn't know anyone (other than my husband and child) at the time we moved here. It was a military transfer. I say pack it up and come to Alaska. You may want to consider getting a...

  22. Any Info About Alaska

    Snugglibumkins replied to windyspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest deciding how remote you'd like to be. As a new nurse, it might be a difficult situation to be in a remote area that does not have many health care providers - such as one of the native...

  23. Any good Peds hospitals in AK?????

    Snugglibumkins replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, congrats on the upcoming graduation. Since you are a new grad, I will caution you that in the more remote areas of AK (I'm in one now), a bit of experience will definately make you more...

  24. Any Certified Lactation Consultants Out There?

    Snugglibumkins replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm working on my hours. I have taken a Breastfeeding Basics and Peer Counselor course since I volunteer for the WIC office. I have since completed my time with WIC and now work as a volunteer for...

  25. help with discharge-newborn

    Snugglibumkins replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

    You could also check with your local lactation counselor to see what kinds of things should be included from that stand point. Ellen Satler has some great handouts on infant nutrition. Start to...