ArgentumRN

ArgentumRN

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  1. Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    ArgentumRN replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry to hear you are not comfortable around men in general. If you want to work as a nurse you will have to work with them. Coworkers, patients, patients husbands boyfriends, etc. Get counseling and...

  2. Device to insert misoprostol vaginally

    ArgentumRN replied to OBnurseEdu's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we use an

  3. Regions that take male new grads into L/D

    ArgentumRN replied to guest769224's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BTW I am a male nurse as well and to everyone I am just a nurse, not a male nurse. Love L&D and I agree with the previous post that L&D is a mix of ICU and ER at time. You will love it....

  4. Regions that take male new grads into L/D

    ArgentumRN replied to guest769224's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital just hired a male RN. They offered several New Grad training programs for L&D and he is part of that new wave of nurses. Good luck. L&D is a great place to

  5. L&D gals

    ArgentumRN replied to Graduation2016's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello everyone: I am a dude aswell. In our labor and Delivery unit there is not a "limit" for lady partsl deliveries; it is mostly at the discretion of the nurse, but I always ask the patient how many...

  6. Male WHNP/CNM

    ArgentumRN replied to amos24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great comments from everyone!. Glad to hear there are other guys out there supporting our moms, their babies and their partners. I strongly agree that it all depends how you present yourself and the...

  7. Men in obstetrics

    ArgentumRN replied to ArgentumRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mr Midwife: Thank you for your reply. I am very interested in knowing more about your experience as a nurse/midwife and how you have been accepted over the years. I want to send you my e-mail not sure...

  8. Men in obstetrics

    ArgentumRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wondering how many male nurses work in LDR/Post-Partum units. Send me a message/get in

  9. Will it be difficult to get hired in L&D as a male?

    ArgentumRN replied to JasonKa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you should not have a problem getting hired.... unless you are competing with more experienced nurses for the same position... I work L&D and is no problem. Yes, every now and then someone...

  10. Men in obstetrics

    ArgentumRN replied to ArgentumRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you RunBabyRN for

  11. Men in obstetrics

    ArgentumRN replied to ArgentumRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you Dancingqueen94!. I already work L&D and is amazing with great families!! I was wondering if anyone worked with male RN's..... search

  12. Male Nurses

    ArgentumRN replied to OUxPhys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The answer is YES. There are afew of us male nurses working Post-Partun and Labor and Delivery. You will do just fine and who knows you might decide to stay, specially is you like the emergent...

  13. Are we tyrants?

    ArgentumRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well

  14. Are we tyrants?

    ArgentumRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    SaoirseRN: You missed the point and the sarcasm that went with it. The basic point is that being territorial does not help anyone... we are suppose to care for these patients as a team and that we...

  15. Are we tyrants?

    ArgentumRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "So yeah, I claim it as my baby...i'm there to protect them from harm, to get them through the night alive, and to get them home in a few months. I spend hours more time each day, with these babies,...

  16. Are we tyrants?

    ArgentumRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well

  17. Are we tyrants?

    ArgentumRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Right... we are responsibles for the care of patient. But dont call your patients "my baby" understand they are NOT YOURS! and when you act "territorial" it does not make you a better nurse. It makes...

  18. men in pediatrics:) thoughts?

    ArgentumRN replied to hrawlins's topic in Men in Nursing

    If that is your calling and passion go for it!! you are there to be a nurse NOT a male nurse. Put that behind you and move forwad. You will be great as a nurse in pediatrics or anywhere you go. Again...

  19. Male obstetrical nurses

    ArgentumRN replied to Claire98909's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work Labor and Delivery, MB as well. I am the only guy there actually. More guys in

  20. Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    ArgentumRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go for it if it suits you. Personally is not for

  21. Is it WORTH IT?

    ArgentumRN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Nursing Career

    Dont worry about being a good "male nurse".... just be a good

  22. Fetal monitoring guidelines

    ArgentumRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I need some help finding information online regarding Fetal Monitoring Guidelines AWHONN/ACOG...... how often do you monitor in your facility with a srom/arom, pit drip, etc. any clear cut answers?...

  23. Fetal monitoring guidelines

    ArgentumRN replied to ArgentumRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    found it. Thank you

  24. What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    ArgentumRN replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would like to see the reaction on people's faces when you go for a job interview and tell them you cant shake hands and leave them with their hand hanging in the air, then tell them you cant do male...

  25. Making first impressions with your patient/family.

    ArgentumRN posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Working in a female dominated profession men often have to go the extra mile, above and beyond and be extra careful how we present to our co-workers and patients/families. That is how I feel it is.......