melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    baby friendly questions

    melmarie23 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I get being tired and all and wanting rest (I am a newish mommy too-my son is 7 months), but IMO having the baby sent out to the nursery sets a bad example. You don't just get to send your baby "out"...
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    Two-minus-one pregnancy

    melmarie23 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel about this the same way I do about sex selection. Its completely not my thing and I'd never do it. Someone else? Eh, their prerogative. I dont have to agree or like it, but in the end, its...
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    Really, really surprised...........

    melmarie23 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I was recruited to be an agency nurse as a new grad. I respectfully declined as it is expected that you go into these organizations knowing how to do everything and have responsibility for a full...
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    Really, really surprised...........

    melmarie23 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    So you are using one example from another thread as evidence of this so called problem? I am sorry, but I'd hardly call that pervasive. and as I do recall, many advised not to take the position...
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    Really, really surprised...........

    melmarie23 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I just have yet to come across a peer who has just up and left a job after orientation for no reason. Usually, if this occurs, its because a better opportunity has presented itself. I am just...
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    Really, really surprised...........

    melmarie23 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I think that part of the problem is that often times, the only positions open to new grads is med/surg or LTC, which is not a specialty that most new grads want for the long term. The only job I...
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    Scrubs - what do you wear?

    melmarie23 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    my med/surg job, I am able to wear my own. I am not a huge fan of print scrubs, so mine are all solids. I have some same color sets, and others I mix and match colored scrub tops with black or white...
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    Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    melmarie23 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I carry my breast pump in it tote bag. Along with my pump, and bottles, it also has my wallet, keys, sunglasses, daily planner/calendar, lotion, gum, pens, work folder with misc paperwork. I wear my...
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    Med/surg? Different at different places?

    melmarie23 replied to L8RRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a new nurse and like Jewl's account, I routinely am given 6 pts. Luckily I have managed them fine, but do I feel 100% safe with this pt load? No way. I leave totally stressed, exhausted,...
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    Pregnant and Worried New Nurse

    melmarie23 replied to Wobbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    she likely wont not qualify for the full 12 week FMLA. In order to qualify, you have to bank 1250 hours (basically full time) prior to taking leave. As it stands right now, she likely wont have...
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    Pregnant and Worried New Nurse

    melmarie23 replied to Wobbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    100% agree. If you are worried about your manager finding out through the grapevine, then don't openly share the news with those who might spill the beans prematurely. You have every right to tell...
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    CLC / RNC

    melmarie23 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    its not just nursing staff who is required to have breastfeeding education at a Baby Friendly Hospital-the providers must have a certain amount of hours too. The hospital where I will be starting my...
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    CLC / RNC

    melmarie23 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am CLC certified. I actually became such as a student. I was working with Lactation as part of my capstone project (helped the unit I was on increase their exclusive breastfeeding rates) and...
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    What do you see?

    melmarie23 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have this book memorized by heart, I read it to my son so
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    Where are the best schools in NH for RN and BSN degrees?

    melmarie23 replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Nursing

    There is also Great Bay Community College on Pease in Portsmouth that has an ASN program. Manchester Community College is also another option for an ASN. Rivier College in Nashua and Saint Anselm in...
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    Catholic Hospitals

    melmarie23 replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    this is true of our hospital too. Also, if you have their health insurance, it will not cover the cost of contraceptives, tubals or
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    simple math ques but I am confused

    melmarie23 replied to NIGHTINGALE-RN's topic in General Nursing

    158/2.2=71.81kg 71.81x2mcg=143.63mcg 143.6 is your answer I think- is that the same as you are getting? If you wanted it in mcg/min, you would just then divide by
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    Catholic Hospitals

    melmarie23 replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Catholic Hospital. And its absolutely okay to ask pt's what religion they are! We are a charitable organization and largely serve the under insured and uninsured. My city also has a...
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    L&D - advocating for patients

    melmarie23 replied to AJPV's topic in Ob/Gyn

    there are studies out there that show that synthetic oxytocin (Pit) decreases the amount of oxytocin released by infant suckling on day 2, however it may cause increases in prolactin. What results is...
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    Oh, the drama of L&D

    melmarie23 replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    every specialty has their fair share of heartbreak. Truth of the matter is that the world often is not a kind place. But we do what we do so as to soften the blow and help to restore various levels...
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    How long is your commute?

    melmarie23 replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    for my med/surg/rehab job, its 5 minutes. For my L&D job, its a half
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    LDRP jobs.....

    melmarie23 replied to Queen2u's topic in Ob/Gyn

    most of the hospitals in NH are LDRP-both hospitals where I work have these types of units (though I work med/surg in one and LDRP in another). There are some in MA that have LDRP units as
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    New Grad - Med/Surg Float position

    melmarie23 replied to dragn2623's topic in First Year After Licensure

    our hospital hired new grads into their med/surg float last summer and hired even more new grads for it this summer. They get 2-3 weeks orientation to each med/surg floor in the hospital (there are...
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    Helpful Certifications???

    melmarie23 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LLL=La Leche League IBCLC= International Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC requires a lot of clinical hours and has a comprehensive certifying exam once those hours are completed. To be a...
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    After Interview or Shadow? When to send thank you letter...

    melmarie23 replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I set a thank you note, hand written, snail mail, right when I got home from my interview (I already had the shadow lined up for a few days later). They thanked me at my shadow for my thank you note....