Robin MC

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   Robin MC replied to Heather27's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I tell new parents that circumcision is a personal decision and everyone feels differently about it. I also go on to say that it is currently not viewed as medically necessary but it is controversial at best. If I know that the parents are leaning t...

2. Male Nursing

   Robin MC replied to Future Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Hayden...I have absolutely nothing to be ashamed about. I am entitled to my opinion, as are you. Feel free to speak yours and I'll do my best not to jump in and criticise you for it. My opinion has been formed by my life experiences and I don't ta...

3. Nursing is pathetic...

   Robin MC replied to [email protected]'s topic in Career Support

   As a 12 year RN I would have to say I would certainly NOT recommend nursing as a career. I have given up far too many weekends and holidays. I have been on the receiving end of too many doctors inappropriate verbal abuses. I have been forced to de...

4. Male Nursing

   Robin MC replied to Future Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am clearly in the minority here but I have had some uncomfortable and irritating experiences with male nurses. I would have to add that although I have been a nurse for 12 years, I have worked at only 3 institutions all located on the west coast, ...

5. Nurses watch your backs

   Robin MC replied to woody's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry Woody, that you are finding out firsthand what it is like to have work-related injury these days. Really sucks how our system is, doesn't it. Personally I think I might have a nervous breakdown if I had to deal with the people you have been s...

6. Feeling very sad today

   Robin MC replied to maccrn70's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, that has got to be hard. I would like to say that your words of comfort and kindness may be the thing that helps these parents get through what has got to be the worst time in their lives. I applaud your courage to face this tough job every da...

7. HOw to be an OB/GYN RN???

   Robin MC replied to swoof's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi. How easy it will be for you to get a job without experience is directly related to what the nursing job market is like in the area you live. Here in the pacific northwest there seems to be a nursing shortage and you could potentially get into a...

8. Liability Insurance?

   Robin MC replied to ajf's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Different perspective here.... Yes we work in a very litigious society but lets face it, the nurse may get named in a suit but primarily the hospital and MD are the ones that need to worry financially. Why you ask? Because the lawyers aren't stupi...

9. nursing jobs in the labor and delivery field

   Robin MC replied to timothy ellis's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi Timothy. Here in the pacific northwest I haven't seen very many male OB nurses in the 10 years I have been in practice. Male student nurses do come through the dept. and sometimes it is difficult for them to find patient assignments due to their...

10. JACUZZI'S IN LABOR

    Robin MC replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Raizie, I don't have any info regarding the purchasing or installation of jacuzzi tubs but I do work at a hospital that uses the jacuzzi as an important part of early labor pain control. Our unit has these tubs in every room and they are used ver...

11. footprinting newborns

    Robin MC replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi! In the two Seattle area hospitals in which I have recently worked, footprints are taken as part of the admission procedure for the infant. These are given to the parents as keepsakes. The infants are double banded for ID purposes after delivery...

12. Interesting in Neonatology or L&D... want to ask a few questions

    Robin MC replied to lbw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been a labor nurse for 10 years now. The one question you should ask yourself is how well do you function under stress?? Extreme stress at times. With the birth process things can change quite rapidly and you must be prepared to assess the ...