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  1. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    FrumDoula replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Let's flip this around for a second. If this nurse was the sole black nurse on an all white nursing floor and had derogatory remarks thrown his way, would ANY of us be saying to him, "Cheer up and...

  2. Vaccinations

    FrumDoula replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    "You" was meant as health care workers in general, not you the poster. Sorry for the misunderstanding. The point, however, is still a valid one for the health care providers who do this.

  3. Vaccinations

    FrumDoula replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    Your physician may feel it's important, but it's ultimately a patients' or their parents choice to determine the course of treatment and not be unduly coerced into action. And in the state of Texas,...

  4. Kaiser Scholarship--hot

    FrumDoula replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    On one hand, once I pass the NCLEX PN I hope to work for Kaiser. On the other hand, I'm not impressed with how they handle obstetric patients. Basically, you see a doc for your pregnancy, but once...

  5. Vaccinations

    FrumDoula replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    Does he refer them to a physician who will respect their wishes, or does he simply send them out the door? I have to admit, I have a problem with a physician who says, "Do it my way or your kid...

  6. 5 things a new RN must have...

    FrumDoula replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    I consider alcohol pads to the duct tape of the nursing world! :)

  7. Vaccinations

    FrumDoula replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pediatric

    My family doc doesn't vaccinate his own child, and saw instances where serious vaccination reactions were covered up by hospitals and not reported as such. So the record of safety may not be entirely...

  8. How to choose a pediatrician??

    FrumDoula replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in Pediatric

    Determine what parenting philosophy you feel most comfortable with and choose a physician who is knowledgeable and supportive of those choices. If you're breastfeeding, for example, make sure he has...

  9. Why does everyone recommend med-surg?

    FrumDoula replied to NTPinky's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a Navy corpsman, I worked both on a medical floor and a med/surg ICU. The skills were so completely different I was amazed!! I felt like a huge loser on the floor because of the sheer...

  10. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    FrumDoula replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ginny, I know it's off topic, but when did Mary die? Thanks,

  11. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    FrumDoula replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How are you getting all the practical mother-baby hours in? That's what I have found to be the most challenging, even as someone who's simply certifying as a lactation educator.

  12. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    FrumDoula replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And the info changes a lot, so keep your eyes out. For instance, I've heard that some practitioners will allow moms who take lithium to breastfeed, provided there's VERY close monitoring of the baby...

  13. Ideas for 10 min staff mtg inservice

    FrumDoula replied to mfshirk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi - I'll speak with my mentor about it. They're actually REALLY simple, basic nursing principles - a cool washcloth, remembering to touch the MOM instead of just the machines. Stuff like that....

  14. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    FrumDoula replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is an EXCELLENT argument for rooming in. If you're caring for all those babes in the NN, then it becomes difficult to assess early feeding signals, I imagine. I know not every mom wants to room...

  15. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    FrumDoula replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    While I can see SOME of your points, I cannot agree with this. Part of the reason I'm becoming a nurse is to help support my family. If I wanted to do it with good feelings and crummy wages I would...

  16. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    FrumDoula replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm certifying as a Certified Lactation Educator through CAPPA, but birth is where my heart is. Still, I like the thought of getting a good grounding in nursing. There's just too much misinformation...

  17. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    FrumDoula replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you've ever seen the requirements to become an IBCLC, you know that it's basically a degree in breasts and breastfeeding. For someone with an ADN, it requires 45 additional hours of lactation...

  18. Ideas for 10 min staff mtg inservice

    FrumDoula replied to mfshirk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What about "10 Things a Busy Nurse can do in One Minute to help a Laboring Mother"? A know a doula who gave this lecture to residents, and those residents who used it got rave reviews from their...

  19. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    FrumDoula replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whatever you do, DON'T turn to the PDR to get breastfeeding info! It's a horrible resource because it's written more to cover the butts of the pharm companies than to assess risk for the mother/baby...

  20. newborn constipation resulting in rectal bleeding

    FrumDoula replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was this baby breastfed at all, or could it only be an allergy to its formula? If it is an allergy to formula, is your sister open to relactating? That might be one option.

  21. What type of pain med in labor used?

    FrumDoula replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a doula and student lactation educator (and a student nurse), I would love nothing more than to venture into L&D and postpartum. I think you can make such a difference for so many women. And...

  22. What type of pain med in labor used?

    FrumDoula replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the time to inform them is once they ASK for the medication, not before. A laboring woman is so highly suggestable that she can possibly misinterpret the nurses education efforts as an...

  23. California 30 Unit Option RN - anyone know about this?

    FrumDoula posted a topic in General Nursing

    In California, there is now the possibility of challenging the NCLEX-RN if you're an LVN who took Micro, A&P with labs and one year of nursing courses. You do not receive a degree from the...

  24. When circ's go bad...

    FrumDoula replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As an Orthodox Jew, I am required by halacha (Jewish law) to circumcise my son. It is considered a mitzvah, a commandment, from God. Having said that, if I was not Jewish, I would NEVER circ my baby...

  25. Frustrations about L&D nursing

    FrumDoula replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You deserve a medal of honor, girlfriend. It sounds like she had abuse issues going on .... Whenever I've had a client who refused to push, something was always going on psychologically. Labor can...