macckp

macckp has 30 years experience and specializes in OB.

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1. Lottery for holiday shift?

   macckp replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

   Where I work, we have holiday teams that we are all assigned to. It is a 3 year rotation, so you know when you work. This year I get Christmas off. I already know this, so I already made my plans. Your manager sounds like she needs to be out of manag...

2. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

   macckp replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. This isn't the Hilton! I work in OB and the patients ask me how are they going to pay for their formula! Should have thought of that 9 months ago when you "forgot" to take your pill. Also, there is a way to feed your baby! They are attached ...

3. considering nursing school at 45 yo

   macckp replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

   Congrats to all of you going to nursing when you are older! I applaud you. It is not easy going to school later in life. Welcome to all of you.

4. Pit management

   macckp replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You should cut the pit back if coupling, etc. Putting pit up is the the old way of thinking. Always have a reassuring FHR with good variability. Hope you enjoy L & D. I have for over 32 years & still LOVE it!

5. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

   macckp replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I went to nursing school in Springfield, Mass. & we called them johnnies. When I moved to Ohio, I also got strange looks when I asked where the johnnies were. Out here, they are just called gowns. Our pads are called chux.