lakec4me

lakec4me

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About lakec4me

lakec4me specializes in OB.


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  1. Who out there is doing standardized pitocin orders?

    we have had standardized pit orders since 2010 - start at 1-2 and increase by 1-2 every 30 minutes. we must complete a checklist prior to initiation and complete a pit assessment every 15 minutes. maximum dose is 20, unless bedside assessment is co...
  2. Free Perinatal CEUs

    Breast Feeding Training has several free breastfeeding modules. Also, check out the abbot nutrition site for more free contact hours.
  3. Good OB books to read.....

    Guidelines to Perinatal Care and anything on the AWHONN website
  4. L&D/MBU CNA Duties

    good luck with your journey! i was also a pharm tech during nursing school, and the experience was invaluable, both for nursing school and after, as a nurse. at my facility, we have nursing assistants in mother/infant. they do mom & baby vita...
  5. L&D right for me?

    i think you should pursue an L&D career, sounds like you would be a good fit, never know what's gonna walk in the door, and yea, things can go smooth or require lots of interventions and teaching is a requirement!
  6. Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

    your unit should be following the awhonn guidelines for staffing, check it out on their website.
  7. I've given up OB

    I'm in Ohio
  8. I've given up OB

    Hi Klone, i left you a comment in the research forum - we are in a very similar situation. good luck with your new position! i have always valued your comments and i look forward to continuing to sharing information as we both begin a new journey!...
  9. Where are the 14 viewing this forum???

    Ok, Klone - this is really weird! I am also an OB RN who just recently accepted a perinatal research nurse position. I start my new job in mid October. I have followed the OB thread for a few years and always appreciate your comments! Looking for...
  10. Tips for vaginal exams?

    I think someone posted this somewhere on here before, but if you google "Joyous Birth, learning your cervix", there is a great article. sorry, i am a bit technically challenged to post links - lol also, i agree with other posters, it takes time to f...
  11. Annual skills fair and regulatory requirements

    We changed our skills fair to education days. we have different education stations that the nurses move throughout. the stations vary from high risk high volume topics to high risk low volume topics. it usually takes about 3-4 hours to complete. ...
  12. What all can you do with an MSN in Education?

    I have been employed as a clinical educator in a specialty area for the past 8 years. I am full time, salaried, and make less $ per hour than i do as a staff nurse (second position). However, i do not have a MSN. my facility strongly encourages a ...
  13. How are pitocin orders written at your facility?

    we start pit at 1 mu and increase by 1-2 no more frequently than 30 minutes, depending on uterine activity. as a previous poster stated, i have witnessed all types of pit orders over the years, but we now know that oxytocin is a high alert med and ...
  14. I am HIRED!!! Labor and Delivery Nurse To BE!

    wahoo, congrats, and i agree with above posters. never be afraid to ask questions of your preceptor and seek out your educator for articles, skills, etc,
  15. Epidural vs. nature births

    while i think that epidurals are a great option, i certainly don't encourage them, and i don't think it makes my job easier with all the VS & assessments! it is a patient choice.