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  1. I Prefer a Male Nurse...

    Cutandstitch replied to ymartinez176's topic in General Students

    As a murse who works inpatient OB/GYN, I am used to getting told by my patients that they would prefer a female nurse. It is a good opportunity to take ego out of the equation and recognize that it...

  2. Status quo or is the grass indeed greener?

    Cutandstitch posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there everyone! My unit is in full Joint Commission prep mode and nothing regarding that bothers me so much. I am slightly concerned because I am currently on my fifth nurse manager in less than...

  3. Advice for a new Mom/baby nurse, with a twist

    Cutandstitch posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I just graduated from nursing school through the Army. I was just informed that my first assignment will be in the Mom/baby unit at my new hospital. While I'm able to appreciate certain...

  4. Advice for a new Mom/baby nurse, with a twist

    Cutandstitch replied to Cutandstitch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I figured that enough time has passed for me to be able to reply with some confidence. I appreciate everyone's input tremendously. Bar none, everything that was offered was accurate. One thing...

  5. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Cutandstitch replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I JUST discharged you so no I cannot give you pain

  6. The most annoying student

    Cutandstitch replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Sadly the world isn't split up into good, competent people and insane people. Does he have what it takes? Probably not. Does his personality leave much to be desired? Of course. But that doesn't...

  7. Postpartum couplet care

    Cutandstitch replied to KYgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my facility we have an antepartum unit and an MBU. Antepartum takes overflow couplets. Ratios are four couplets per nurse. Babies room in 24/7. No designated nursery. Nicu moms generally go to...

  8. Any military nurses out there?

    Cutandstitch replied to CourtneyRN2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In the army, they will offer you options to specialize. If crna is your goal, you can come in and do a few years as a med surg nurse and then take the 8A course for critical care nursing. After a...

  9. Silliest answer someone has said in class?

    Cutandstitch replied to marvelmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Classmate informed his clinical group he got to administer milk of amnesia (magnesia) to a

  10. Male pediatric nurses?

    Cutandstitch replied to FutureNurseKyle's topic in Pediatric

    I find it appalling that someone got that nasty thought into your head. At best, it shows a narrow view of an environment in which your classmate has no solid information. At worst, it could mean he...

  11. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Cutandstitch replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some places call it a saline lock, others call it hep locked. In colorado, they continue to be buff capped. Pigtails for extension tubing VS machines I heard called dynamaps (brand maybe) for most of...

  12. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    Cutandstitch replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I feel the need to clarify something that is increasingly bothersome for me recently. Yes, Ebola traditionally has a 90% mortality rate. This current outbreak strain is currently being recorded as a...

  13. New Nurse Woes

    Cutandstitch posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ever get the feeling that the nurse you're giving report to feels underwhelmed by what you managed to complete before handoff? I had a patient that I prepared to discharge, even went so far as to have...

  14. New Nurse Woes

    Cutandstitch replied to Cutandstitch's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you for your reply. That's essentially how things boiled down for me as well. I sat down with the other nurse this AM because she asked to talk to me. I was happy to oblige. She went through...

  15. Let's hear about your worst shift ever!

    Cutandstitch replied to mamax3's topic in General Nursing

    About two years

  16. Let's hear about your worst shift ever!

    Cutandstitch replied to mamax3's topic in General Nursing

    Two nights stand out, both with their own distinct flavor of suck. Forgive my writing, this is being completed on my phone. I had been a LTC cna for a couple of years and made the switch to critical...

  17. mens shoes in nursing

    Cutandstitch replied to RandomRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    For surgeries that I was assisting I was a big fan of some new balance minimalist running shoes. It all depends on your arch type though. Have you tried the Dr. Scholl's kiosks that recommend...

  18. NOC nurses need sleep too!!!

    Cutandstitch replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    I've been places where they essentially have two staff meetings back to back to cover both shifts and then they don't have to do it multiple times throughout the week. As far as sleep goes, I have...

  19. Advice for a new Mom/baby nurse, with a twist

    Cutandstitch replied to Cutandstitch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Neither. I was a CNA and PT care tech civilian sector for four years before I enlisted and did 4 years as a medic before doing the lpn

  20. Advice for a new Mom/baby nurse, with a twist

    Cutandstitch replied to Cutandstitch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for the responses!

  21. Any Former Veterans?

    Cutandstitch replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Regarding going through EMT, that isn't part of the required training, but odds are that you will complete LPN school with more than a few previous medics from both the reserves and Active duty in...

  22. Any Former Veterans?

    Cutandstitch replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I enlisted initially it was as a medic because at the time LPN wasn't an option for first time contracts. So I've done five years as a medic. Since they've just changed the MOS, my understanding...

  23. Any Former Veterans?

    Cutandstitch replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in the 68C program now and set to graduate within the next couple of months. Are you still looking for information on

  24. Researching AMEDD ECP

    Cutandstitch posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hey all! Long time lurker, first post. A little background info: I was a civilian CNA for 4 years before I enlisted, did a tour as a combat medic with the 82nd. I spent 2 years at a big MTF as the...