AndreaRN23

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1. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think you are so right. Sometimes I think people just jump the gun about having an induction, isn't as easy as some make it seem. The 2 places that I have worked that use Cytotec have in the policy the pharmacy breaks the pill into 25mcg pieces an...

2. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Wouldn't it be nice if everyone thought like that! I have seen docs start Pit on an unripe cervix more often than not.

3. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, we have the Bishop scoring, but no one ever documents it being done... even in the person is closed, thick&firn, and sky high.. guess what... they still get the Cytotec! You know I wonder why they even come up with things if docs are just g...

4. L&D travel nurses....

   AndreaRN23 replied to kastas's topic in Travel

   I am working with Readylink Healthcare right now... DON'T use them... it has been one bad trip for sure. I am currently working with Cross Country Trav Corps http://www.crosscountrytravcorps.com and they are great!! I also have an application in wit...

5. L&D travel nurses....

   AndreaRN23 replied to kastas's topic in Travel

   I am an L&D nurse and have had no problems getting an assignment in L&D at all. There are so many openings. To get started I did a broad search on the internet, from there I chose companies that basically had the benefits I wanted. On some co...

6. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is the main reason that I hate using Cytotec. It may be "great" for "ripening" a cervix, but once you put it in you can't take it back. You can always pull a Cervidil or shut off the Pit, but Cytotec is a lost cause. By the way what dosage of Cy...

7. L&D nurses and "infertility"

   AndreaRN23 replied to AndreaRN23's topic in Ob/Gyn

   MAN!! Where do you work? LOL I think I need to find an assignemt to work there for a little while! :)

8. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   AndreaRN23 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi All. I am Andrea, 23 graduated in May 2000 from an ADN program. I am not considering starting in on my BSN so i can get my NP (specializing in OB) I am going to get this stint of travel nursing outta my system first and will settle in back at home...

9. selective reduction

   AndreaRN23 replied to Wendy RN SANE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Had some people not jumped on their band wagons maybe we could have helped this person in her apparent struggle... maybe she was trying to help a friend or make the hard choice for herself... i know everyone has the right to an opinion, but why voice...

10. L&D nurses and "infertility"

    AndreaRN23 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just want to know if any one has recognized the relationship with L&D nurses and problems getting pregnant? I have been an L&D nurse for 3 years now and had 3 miscarriages. I have known several other nurses that work L&D & NICU (at...

11. Travel Companies to Reccomend?

    AndreaRN23 replied to KR's topic in Travel

    I traveled with Readylink and will NOT take another assignment with them. They have lost my time sheets, lost my nursing license copy... I mean you name it, they lost it! Granted everything was great after I took the assignment, THEN my recruiter got...

12. considering traveling but afraid!

    AndreaRN23 replied to wishy's topic in Travel

    I started traveling in June of this year... I was such a chicken, but decided when else am I going to be able to pick my place, pick my pay and have a great time doing it? I have met some of the nicest people at the hospital I work at. I have enjoyed...

13. relocating to AZ need info

    AndreaRN23 replied to River's topic in Arizona

    You know, it may benefit you to check out a travel agency to place you in a hospital in that area to give you the time to check out the hospital with the possiblity of going permanent if you like the location. I am currently a traveler in Arizona, I ...

14. Drug testing Labor patients

    AndreaRN23 replied to Jemma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The hospital where I currently work tests anyone and everyone that walks in the door. No matter what the complaint is. We do not inform the patient we are doing a drug screen... it's just "policy" here. If a mom has a positive screen if she is in la...

15. Would I be considered a "difficult patient?"

    AndreaRN23 replied to keeper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would think that you are rather demanding, BUT I have taken care of several patients with, dare I say, Birth plans just like this and was absolutely delighted with being able to care for them. (of course several of them had c-sections after hours o...