NickB

NickB

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  1. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    NickB replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    I had an LP 2 years ago when the whole swine flu thing was going around because of extreme bilateral headache, 102.9 oral temp, and stiff neck. All indications of possible meningitis. I have had...

  2. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    NickB replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    Since it is obvious that the ER nurses are the only ones offended here this post is for you. #1 I waited 3 days to go to the ER because it is only a place for emergencies and I didn't feel this...

  3. Who has more stess RT or RN?

    NickB replied to samirish's topic in Health, Stress Management

    They're both stressful. When we have a sick baby in front of us, I'm stressed to get an IV started, make sure the temp. is good, check pressures, to get fluids and sugar and meds in the baby, get...

  4. For those who are CPOE...how do the night shift complete their 24 hour chart check?

    NickB replied to kgh31386's topic in General Nursing

    Use your Patient Access List. It should have everything there for a quick

  5. "Make sure to get induced...everyone does it!"

    NickB replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are extremes in both circumstances. One extreme is "everyone is getting induced." The other extreme is "no matter what, don't get induced." This was poor advice by her friend. There is no...

  6. NICU/SCN Staffing Questions

    NickB replied to RN*mommy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a very similar situation as well. The difference being that I was hired as a post partum nurse. After my orientation, I chose to orient to the SCN. We have 2-3 warmers in the nursery so...

  7. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sure, but they would be making an unproven assumption if they have never had a male labor nurse in their hospital. I will say it again, I have not been refused in a year of doing this. Not one time....

  8. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found the post below that I posted in an old thread. I think it's a good response to the arguement that male OB's are okay because of long term established relationships. "As the first male on my...

  9. male labor and delivery nurses

    NickB replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've chimed in numerous times on numerous threads. I've also never experienced daily adversity or any adversity for that matter.

  10. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, so am I to believe that you are saying my motives for being an Obstetrics nurse are to get a cheap peak? That statement is naive and rude and shows your level of unprofessionalism. I've said...

  11. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    pretty sure i've never made this about me. maybe you should go back and read my

  12. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The funniest part about the majority of the females on here that say they would refuse a male labor nurse is they would probably be the first to go back to the nurses station and b**ch if a male asked...

  13. Clogs for Men

    NickB replied to duque121's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeah, I work with women, I don't dress like them. As for my recommendation, Nike crosstrainers, Reebok crosstrainers, new balance crosstrainers and anything else in the men's

  14. Male OB nurse

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And I would've gladly left the room and walked out to the nurses station and told them you refused my care. They would've given you a female nurse and I would've taken someone else who at that point...

  15. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's exciting, challenging, happy, sad, gratifying, scary, and miraculous all at the same time. I wonder why anyone wouldn't want to do

  16. Male OB nurse

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly!

  17. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dude, you're trying to compare students to nurses. Patients refuse students because they go into the room and act like idiots. This is male and female students and has nothing to do with being male....

  18. Male OB nurse

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This statement is completely ridiculous and it's this type of notion that perpetuates this absurd stereotype. I don't mean to attack you buddy, but your perception of a male nurse in obstetrics is...

  19. Male nurse in L&D

    NickB replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, so many things to address in this thread. First of all, yes it is discrimination but would you really want to work somewhere that the manager is that closed minded and wouldn't ever want you...

  20. Clogs for Men

    NickB replied to duque121's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dude, clogs are for girls, crocs look extremely unprofessional, and the fact that you're debating between these two is

  21. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    NickB replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    I haven't had anyone refuse yet. I do have the occasional pt who you can tell is a little uneasy and a little bashful. Normally when it comes to breastfeeding. I will let them continue to struggle...

  22. Severe lower abdominal pain

    NickB posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay, I am on my second week off of orientation in a postpartum unit and had a weird event happen tonight. I had a G2P2 (now) pt who delivered just after midnight this morning. She had a nice...

  23. Severe lower abdominal pain

    NickB replied to NickB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    She was experiencing a normal amount of uterine cramping that's to be expected postpartum with a slight increase while breastfeeding. Again, all normal. She was voiding adequate amounts of clear...

  24. Male RN seeks open-minded CNM for career choice info

    NickB replied to drgrn83's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    There is a male CNM in the Pittsburgh area I think. His name is Patrick if I am remembering correctly, and has a successful practice and his pt. seem to love him. I'm sure he has gone through some...

  25. male labor and delivery nurses

    NickB replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As the first male on my unit in the history of the hospital, a lot of the women wondered the same thing. I just go in and do my exam just the same as anyone else would. Here is what I have learned...