LaborNurse1

LaborNurse1

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  1. Don't forget the BS

    LaborNurse1 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not going to argue whether RN's should be diploma, 2 year, or 4 year, but what I have a complaint about is that for those of us with a BS with a major in nursing get left out of the loop. Many...

  2. Preceptors

    LaborNurse1 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I was wondering how difficult other students are finding clinical sites and preceptors. I have little luck. My program has students doing most of the foot work as far as locating a site, but I have...

  3. 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...

  4. A doctor made me cry!

    LaborNurse1 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    That's

  5. 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...

  6. 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:

  7. 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:

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  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. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

    LaborNurse1 replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    Dankso! Dansko!

  16. 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.

  17. 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...

  18. Don't forget the BS

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

    Athena, that's a good question. I am currently in school for an MSN, and the BS with a major in nursing was never an issue. Makes sense given that many graduate programs are now accepting non...

  19. Don't forget the BS

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

    Wow, I think this gets you more upset than me! I was just posting my frustration with the lack of awareness and assumptions, is all. I was never stating one degree was better than the other, just...

  20. Just my hospital??

    LaborNurse1 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Good point you have there. I am sure it is disguised as a patient safety issue, but clearly these types of orders allow a nurse to use her/his assessment skills to decide which dose would be...

  21. Nurse/Student Nurse Blogs (not from this site)

    LaborNurse1 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for including me and compiling the

  22. Is it just me or is this offensive?

    LaborNurse1 replied to momdebo's topic in General Nursing

    This person clearly is unaware of what nursing is about. I've had that exact statement said to me and I fumed! I was insulted just like yourself, and in my opinion-rightfully

  23. CNM hours

    LaborNurse1 replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think it depends on the practice. Many CNM's I have worked with do a 32-40 hour week. A day or two in the office with one day of call per week (24 hrs). But I am sure others do put in 80 plus...

  24. Cnm/fnp

    LaborNurse1 replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm in a CNM/WHNP dual track right now, and find that most who do a dual track like this utilize it to be more marketable. Perhaps one field doesn't have many openings in your area, the other might,...

  25. ADN is fine?

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

    I'm not sure if flight nursing requires a 4 year degree, but I would guess that they do given that it is a competetive field. However, I did the ADN, began working as an RN while continuing on for my...