LibraSunCNM BSN, MSN, CNM

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    Mandatory Uniforms

    LibraSunCNM replied to StudentRNmt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I personally like single-color scrubs (outside of pediatrics) because I think it looks more professional, but I disagree with blanket policies, particularly about the color itself. If I look washed...
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    L&D nurses who became CNMs

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

    That is still completely against AWHONN staffing guidelines and just
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    L&D nurses who became CNMs

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

    I actually think your experience is pretty common. A lot of midwives I've met who worked as L&D nurses were motivated to become CNMs, in part, by the frustrations with and limitations of their...
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    Do we just guess at blood pressure readings?

    LibraSunCNM replied to TMB41's topic in General Nursing

    We recently changed our BP-taking practice at the birth center where I'm a CNM. We had an abnormally high number of transfers due to gestational hypertension in a 6 month period, so one of our...
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    Bringing in the Boys: How to Attract More Male Nurses

    LibraSunCNM replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Pepe the Frog -
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    Anyone know any non-traditional RN jobs in Las Vegas?

    LibraSunCNM replied to SoCal student's topic in General Nursing

    I will "fourth" what you said, the first thing that came to my mind with Las Vegas and non-traditional nursing jobs was those
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    What to expect during L&D???

    LibraSunCNM replied to Destin293's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! Hope you are all
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    My own two kids started school today

    LibraSunCNM replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Oh mama! That must have been so hard. Vent away. I hope he has a good day, and that you give yourself grace not to feel guilty for doing the best you can with the tools you have.
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    A nurse with a difficult name??

    LibraSunCNM replied to Moonkitten's topic in General Nursing

    I met a nurse who goes by Cricket...yes, seriously. Her actual name is Mary Alice or something like that. Everyone has called her Cricket since she was a kid (no idea why) and she just kept going...
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    Ten Questions with Nancy Lee Grahn aka "Alexis Davis" on General Hospital

    LibraSunCNM replied to Debi Fischer's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that, and I'm sure it's hard to find article authors. I think the most constructive way to phrase my takeaway from this particular thread is that nurses generally do not feel that soap...
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    Ten Questions with Nancy Lee Grahn aka "Alexis Davis" on General Hospital

    LibraSunCNM replied to Debi Fischer's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like the implication here is that if you can't write something better, you're not allowed to object to an article? That's pretty unfair. Not everyone has the skill or the time to write...
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    Non-nurse midwives?

    LibraSunCNM replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    How awful. Luckily I haven't encountered any outliers like that. Our issue at my current job at a freestanding birth center is a few wayward doulas who like to go way beyond their scope, giving...
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    Non-nurse midwives?

    LibraSunCNM replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a chart that may help: Why AMCB Certification -There are CNMs, who work in homes, birth centers, office practices, and hospitals. -There are certified midwives (CMs), who have the same...
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    Lice checks

    LibraSunCNM replied to scout mom's topic in School

    As a parent I would also be livid that my child's classroom time was being so needlessly interrupted so frequently, and for such a ridiculous reason, in addition to the embarrassment/privacy/lack of...
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    Reaching out to potential hospitals while still in school

    LibraSunCNM replied to KaylaRM's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That makes sense. I didn't encounter any new grad programs that required applications so far in advance, but I also graduated 10 years ago . It can't hurt to start calling around now to get the lay...
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    Reaching out to potential hospitals while still in school

    LibraSunCNM replied to KaylaRM's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're graduating in May, it's too early to apply for jobs now, for sure. I also had a May graduation and around February or March of that year, I started calling around to the nurse recruitment...
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    Pay

    LibraSunCNM replied to rockyroad#'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Um, I would say no way? But that all depends on how desperate you are for food and
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    First day back for students and already

    LibraSunCNM replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Jesus H. Christ. I have said this many times on this board...I don't know how you guys do it!!! I tried unsuccessfully to potty-train my 22 month old over the summer, she started getting her molars...
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    ARRIVE trial results - elective induction of labor at 39 weeks

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

    I think that was another big takeaway from the study---that about 75% of the women who qualified for the study declined to enroll. Some perhaps just didn't like the idea of being in a study, period,...
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    ARRIVE trial results - elective induction of labor at 39 weeks

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

    I just saw this on Facebook and thought it was pretty helpful:
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    ARRIVE trial results - elective induction of labor at 39 weeks

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

    As a CNM working in a freestanding birth center, we do not plan on changing our practice in any way because of these results. My (limited so far, I haven't gotten a chance this week to dive deeply...
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    Attending births with a CPM

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

    I'm sorry you felt my comments were rough to hear. They are just one CNM's opinions. In healthcare, and OB in particular, it's vital to grow a thick skin. For what it's worth, here is the thread I...
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    Attending births with a CPM

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

    Really not trying to get into an argument with you, I'm just offering my perspective as a CNM on your comments. I appreciate that you have a passion for being with women and are working your way down...
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    Attending births with a CPM

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

    Sidestepping the vaccine conversation, which will likely get us exactly nowhere, and apologizing for getting off topic a little, here are my thoughts on your little manifesto...Cayenne was a CPM for...
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    Attending births with a CPM

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

    She did state she's in NJ, where CPMs are licensed. Still kind of a thorny scenario, but less so than in a state where CPMs aren't