JentheRN2007

JentheRN2007 specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. What is your schedule like?

   JentheRN2007 replied to Brandy0331's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just got weekend option at my work which will start in August. I will work Sat-Sun nights from 7p to 7A. We do not have to work holidays unless they fall on the weekend which is nice. We still have to do on call once a month....sometimes twice a m...

2. Unbelievable

   JentheRN2007 replied to Pinkdelight08's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We chart everyn 15 minutes as well while the patient is on pitocin....or in labor...

3. Can OB's override hospital protocols?

   JentheRN2007 replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi Nora - I am responding to you post questions...She did know the patient was having lates...the baby's Heartrate dropped to 90's and she called a stat c/s and to take off O2....my preceptor told me that she documents everything the OB says and that...

4. Can OB's override hospital protocols?

   JentheRN2007 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi all, I am a month into L&D and have seen some scary things...such as OB's going against hospital protocols...my question is what is my responsibility as the nurse in cases such as these....? Example: my patient is having repeated late decels....

5. Dealing with nasty OB

   JentheRN2007 replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks...I will try that... The last thing I want to do is stoop to her level... Oh, I know my run-ins with her are NOTHING compared to how she can really be....scary thing is though that I got those comments by simply standing there....not even work...

6. Dealing with nasty OB

   JentheRN2007 replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you all for your support. LaborlovingRN, I do agree that I need to do this....I also admit I am afraid but can't let this go on...I think I will wait until I come across her again and then hopefully muster up the courage to do it. She is suc...

7. Dealing with nasty OB

   JentheRN2007 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi all. I am in my fifth week of orientation and have come across the nightmare OB of the unit. She is known by all to be rude, unprofessional and condenscending to all staff. Of course I have the priviledge of crossing paths and on two separate o...

8. First week on the job

   JentheRN2007 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello! My name is Jen and I just started on a L&D unit this past week. My question to you experienced L&D RN's is this....what would be the best course of study for me as I learn my new job? I have a strong passion for L&D and have be...

9. Night shift nurses -need advice please! Kinda long...

   JentheRN2007 posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hi, I am currently a daytime employee on a med surg floor and am going to apply for a L&D night position. I recently had a baby (still on leave) and also have 9 1/2 year old twins and think this switch would be good for my family life. I have r...

10. Surprise!! Suprise!!- Yet Again another reason I'm hightailing it outta there!!

    JentheRN2007 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    caliotter this post [color=pink]"if i had employers asking me where i was, i would start giving them the name of a different bar every time. then i would start telling them i was conversating with guinness or jack daniels with plans to get down and d...

11. Private Duty Annoyances

    JentheRN2007 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe I don't understand how it works but can't you report the agency for breaking the 24 hour rule? These rules are made for a reason and I understand the shortage problem but doesn't it just get worse when further nurses such as yourself are being ...

12. How are OB Mds generally?

    JentheRN2007 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I currently work on a med-surg floor and am thinking of moving to OB. Out of curiosity I was wondering how most OB MDs are in your opinion... Are most mild mannered, patient? (they seem so during office visits...I think) Are they available most...

13. Checking dilation and effacement

    JentheRN2007 replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, I just can't imagine putting my hand up there and knowing what I am feeling :) but I know it is an acquired skill like any other...Thanks for your help!!

14. Out on Time????

    JentheRN2007 replied to Drysolong's topic in Med-Surg

    I agree with the above posts..BE ORGANIZED....every morning I write out all the basics...what does this patient need today, are they off to any tests?, what are the times they are due meds....any wound changes...and I go from there. I do my assessm...

15. Just some encouragement needed....

    JentheRN2007 replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Med-Surg

    First, congratulations on surviving nursing school!! Secondly, I have been a nurse for a year and a half and came out of school petrified of the same things you mentioned...here is some advice for what it is worth: Dont ever be afraid to ask a lot o...