LaborNurse1

LaborNurse1 has 9 years experience and specializes in Obstetrics.

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1. A doctor made me cry!

   LaborNurse1 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

   I've seen the way WitchyRN describes used at one hospital. The pack used is betadine based and has a sponge on a stick and a 5x5in square sponge. The circulator has to wear sterile gloves to prep...

2. A doctor made me cry!

   LaborNurse1 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

   That's

3. A doctor made me cry!

   LaborNurse1 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

   Please don't feel like a loser about this. Every nurse I know has encountered a physician who wasn't nice to them. I actually had a similar situation where I was prepping the pts belly for a c/s...

4. Oldest pregnant patient you have seen?

   LaborNurse1 replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

   That's really sad, BabyNurselsa, about the 10 year old! Really sad. The oldest I've cared for: 55 Youngest:

5. help with discharge-newborn

   LaborNurse1 replied to nurselala33's topic in General Nursing

   Not sure if there will be any direct newborn discharge stuff here, but check out AWHONN's website:

6. ADN is fine?

   LaborNurse1 replied to mtruland's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   They are not any easier...remember, students graduating from ADN programs take the exact same boards as BS/BSN students....so the nursing content is virtually the same. The 4 year programs have more...

7. Where to live in MA?

   LaborNurse1 replied to MikeyJ's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   If you are looking for a modest house in the $350k range then the Merrimack Valley area (Lowell, Tewksbury, Billerica, Dracut, etc) is around that. Albeit, the $350 is on the low end but its a good...

8. Suggestions needed.......

   LaborNurse1 replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing

   How about an activity assistant in a LTC facility? I did that during nursing school. I had fun and it made me more comfortable interacting with the elderly, families, staff, dementia, and being in...

9. Question for those w/ PDA's

   LaborNurse1 replied to LaborNurse1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Oh my goodness, these little devices and the programs are pricey! How do we poor grad students afford such luxories? And to think I was also considering a laptop as well! Thanks for the advice and...

10. Question for those w/ PDA's

    LaborNurse1 replied to LaborNurse1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok... so when you say the "full boat" what do you mean? What does this program

11. Question for those w/ PDA's

    LaborNurse1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone, I am very PDA-illiterate but was thinking that I would find one very useful during my clinicals. What PDA's would you recommend? What programs do you use? I was looking at the PDR for...

12. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

    LaborNurse1 replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard or seen these z coil shoes. Can someone provide a link to where I can see

13. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

    LaborNurse1 replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    Dankso! Dansko!

14. Onlind distance midwifery programs

    LaborNurse1 replied to finallyRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The University of Cincinnati also has an online CNM program.

15. Dismissed from associates program and Really Need support and advice

    LaborNurse1 replied to trilli18's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I certainly don't envy the stress you must be experiencing! Your college should have a grievance policy in effect where you have the right to appeal this decision. Also, most colleges will...