RNKitty replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn
It depends. To be a doula, you can take a few certification courses. To obtain my RN, I went through 4 years of college. To be a doula, you support the family and woman and help her clarify her choices but do not make/impose medical decisions upon...
Ours offers 6:30-6:15. Since most of our units are 12 hour shifts, this doesn't help the nurses, aides, or housekeepers. It sure helps the administration, though, since they work conveniently within those time frames. Grr. Just one more reason to...
I work L&D, and so deal with the rare maternal death and the more frequent but always emotional fetal demise. Go ahead and pm me if this is the experience you want to hear about.
So far as "making your money back", I would just consider it an extension of your education. Doula training is infinitely valuable to a labor nurse or CNM. It also shows your hiring manager that you are willing to invest in education toward your ch...
You have to realize that often we only see students for one day. There is not much time to develop a relationship with them, nor assess and build upon their skills. We trained as nurses, not nursing instructors. Also, when you are working under us...
I generally find that having a student adds one "patient" to my load, since I have to spend more time explaining or precepting them to practice skills. It would be nice if I was given a lighter patient load when I have a student, but that is not the...
Our hospital has included a question in our admission assessment to find out if the patient objects to blood transfusions. I work in L&D so this is a very real possibility for every admission, although rarely given in reality. If the patient ob...
If they are going to immediately induce you after the version, request the epidural first. You will can use it for a c/s if you have to. Plus, your abdominal muscles will be more relaxed if you are not in excrutiating pain. Sounds like your OB's h...
I work on a unit that does about 200 deliveries a month. I usually only care for a demise twice year. In my 8 hour shift, I have managed not to actually be at the delivery for about 4 years now. I usually manage to get through the shift okay, but ...
Usually, after you are licensed in one state, it is just a matter of paperwork and money to get licensed in another state. Some states will require a few special courses, ie in WA you need an 8 hour HIV course. Find out the requirements for each st...
I always dressed up professionally and went to visit the nurse manager I wanted to work for on the unit. It always netted me a job! Anytime you go to HR, dress professionally, of course, but have a clear goal in mind and talk with the managers. Th...
It sounds like you have found the PERFECT place to get your experience - very well-rounded in care. I've worked the gambit from birth center to Level III, and everywhere in between. I'm grateful for all the experience as it brings a different persp...