Heather A.

Heather A.

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  1. For those of you who work LDRP

    I recently changed hospitals and am now working at a facility that is LDRP, rather than just L&D which is what I am used to. Our dept. is also classified as a Level 2 nursery; we generally keep 34 weeks and up, CPAP for 24 hours. Anything more ...
  2. computer charting

    Quick question- Just wondering if any of you guys currently use the computer charting system Cerner? If not, do you use another computer charting system? I ask because we are going live with Cerner in March- and the L&D nurses are going crazy...
  3. I have really messed up.

    Hi everybody, just wanted to give a little update. Thinkgs are going well at work; the doctor involved has been wonderful to me, he has even requested that I take care of his patients when at all possible. He has been kinder to me than I would have...
  4. I have really messed up.

    Hi everybody! Just wanted to let you all know that I am doing better. I went back to work on Saturday, and my very first day I ran right into the doc. involved in this situation. I could not wait to speak with him, I just had to apologize in perso...
  5. I have really messed up.

    All I can say right now is thank you all so very much. I can't stop my tears as I am reading each of your responses. You've never even met me, yet you have helped me more that you will ever know. I have just felt so ashamed; I was almost too afrai...
  6. I have really messed up.

    Thank you so much to both of you for your replies. I needed to hear them. I was questioning my ability as a nurse and a person. Thanks for listening and responding. I appreciate it.
  7. I have really messed up.

    As I am writing this I am completely distraught so if this doesn't make sense, I apologize in advance. I am a new nurse (my 1 year anniversary is this month) and I have been working in L&D for my whole 1 year career as a nurse. Up until today, ...
  8. IV help: specific questions about insertion site and advancing

    I'm a new nurse as well who has had major issues starting my IV's. Something my preceptor pointed out to me that has helped me IMMENSELY: insert my needle a little slower and watch for my flash. My preceptor noticed that I was inserting so quickly...
  9. Thanks so much for those of you who responded. That makes me feel better. Smilingblueyes- I am learning how to scrub in. I will spend 2-3 weeks orienting to scrubbing, then I will start training to circulate. YIKES! Just say a prayer that this ...
  10. Hi everybody, I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I am a new nurse, I've been training in L&D for about 7 weeks now. Up to this point I've been strictly orienting with laboring patients; however, next week I will start learning to...
  11. Question about ATTs???

    Hang in there and keep calling them. I am also in Georgia- I know what you're going through. You will get your info. I would call them every couple of days until I found out what was going on- you usually talk to a different representative each tim...
  12. Question about ATTs???

    Hi RN-to-Be- Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in your waiting. I have been calling Pearson & my state Board the past few weeks because I have not received my ATT either, even though most of my classmates have. I strongly urge ...
  13. Please Reply If You Love Your Watch.

    When I started nursing school, my husband bought me a Mallard watch. I absolutely love it. The salesperson recommended it when I told her I was going to be a nurse. It has a large, very easy to read face and the hands and numbers glow in the dark....
  14. Any Ideas?

    As part of my pediatric rotation, I have to do an oral "teaching" session to a group of 2 year olds. My topic is electrical safety ( staying away from stoves, irons, ect..) My teacher wants us to be as creative as possible, and me & creat...
  15. Angels Among Us...

    AmyLiz- I am so thrilled for you! The good Lord does want you to be a nurse. That is so awesome!!! Something similar happened to me as well. I had been praying for a year about my husband and my financial situation. I knew it would be difficult for...