mimmy

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1. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

   mimmy replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Here in Michigan I make $33.00 an hr with 13 yrs experience. There is no difference in med/surg versus L&D pay scale. By the way, I should point out that I am in a union. Not sure what the shift/weekend differential is...but not much.

2. Bovie settings????

   mimmy replied to L&D caligirl7's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We use 50/50 for our c/s

3. md-surge to L&D nursing, what was it like??

   mimmy replied to Amorypaz22's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was a med/surg nurse for 12 years. My unit closed and I was given the opportunity for an OB position. I was so thrilled when I got the job, as I had always wanted to work OB! Let me tell you...after being med surg for so long, it was hard to learn...

4. terms in OB

   mimmy replied to lilredbedhed's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am fairly new to L&D, but the answer to #1 is straight cath/empty bladder. Sorry, I do not know the other two-maybe some of the veteran nurses will help out:)

5. Precipitous Second Stage Question

   mimmy replied to TarheelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well, it happened to me today. Had a multip at 5cm and baby delivered 25 minutes later! Her epidural was so good...she didn't feel a thing.

6. Organization help

   mimmy replied to NYCRN6's topic in New Nurse

   Well, it sounds like you are doing great if you have only been there a month and loving it! You will find yourself getting into a routine every shift, which is wonderful. But you have to learn how to be able to drop what you are doing, deal with an ...

7. pain med...

   mimmy replied to stephera's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We use Talwin 30mg IVP. Works great at relaxing Mom...baby gets sleepy too though. Most Moms at our hospital get an epidural. After having my daughter 22 yrs ago with pit, forceps and no meds- I love to see how comfortable Moms are after an epidural:...

8. I can't wait to "lose my loser" preceptor

   mimmy replied to anfe's topic in New Nurse

   It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders...too bad your preceptor does not. When I was a new grad, I had a wonderful preceptor and I was so thankful and learned alot from her. I recently changed from med/surg to OB and lets just say my p...

9. Labor Delivery Training..

   mimmy replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

   During my orientation to L&D, I wish there would have been classwork, workbook, etc. before "hands on" learning. I came from 12 yrs of med/surg and needless to say, my OB nursing school knowledge was pretty much buried too deep in my brain to rea...

10. What's more stressful, L&D or Med-Surg?

    mimmy replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your words of encouragement! It helps to know that you felt the same way. After orientation I literally cried everyday and questioned my decision of going to OB. I would get panic attacks while punching in and prayed I would get post partu...

11. What's more stressful, L&D or Med-Surg?

    mimmy replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been a med surg RN for 12 years. A few months ago, I switched to L&D. It is very hard for me-going from being comfortable to feeling like a new grad all over again. Every once in awhile, my med surg experience pays off. I am okay with the ...

12. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mimmy replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the reply. The policy just states that you follow the guidelines for a sterile prep....Did I miss this is nursing school? The only OR training I had was a day of observation, standing behind the CRNA. I am trying to hang in there, but some...

13. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mimmy replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK guys, I need your help and expertise!...I need to know how to do an abd prep for a csection. I have looked online and on this site for hours. I really do not want to go and buy an OR book for this procedure. My preceptors have showed me different ...

14. curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    mimmy replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been a RN for twelve years and just began orientation on the LDRP unit about 4 weeks ago. The first two were in triage and the last two were in L&D. My manager said orientation would be 10-12 weeks, and I plan on taking all the time I can ...

15. Drove home in tears...

    mimmy replied to Mudhoney's topic in New Nurse

    What you are feeling is totally normal! I have been a RN for 12 years and just recently changed positions (med/surg to L&D) and let me tell you....those same feelings, incompentencies, nightmares have returned. I was a precetor for new nurses and...