As an L&D RN I get this a lot! My favorite things people say always start with "well when I had my baby..." Which was 25 yrs ago. Or "I read on the Internet that she will get potassium to induce her labor"...oh lord it's gonna be a long night. Wh...
GretchRB replied to Awhonnwishes's topic in Ob/Gyn
NRP covers delee suctioning, it's scary at first not knowing when to stop, but your preceptor should be able to coach you through it. NRP will also cover newborn O2 sats, it's normal not to be sating 100% for a newborn. Things to call the NICU team ...
GretchRB replied to cantaloupe2014's topic in Government
The precision course guarentee/option sheet is something you will sign before they submit your packet. Your recruiter should provide you with the details. It does say that you owe them a year after the course is complete, it does not add a year to y...
GretchRB replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government
Hi everyone! I finally was able to make it to MEPS for my physical; which I passed! (I was worried about height/weight as its always been an issue with the Army) Now I'm just waiting on the board like everyone else. I was able to get the precision...
GretchRB replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn
*heart racing*, after first 2 ctx w/ lates do all the IURM listed as before, after not fixing them...OR time. She shoulda been cut @ 1030 if she wasn't complete and +4 and pushing. No way should it have gone on for that long...wonder what the cord ga...
I was a PP RN out of nursing school for about a year too, loved the teaching part of the job but wanted more of a challenge. I took EFM classes, my ACLS, and any OB class I could get into so that my unit knew I was serious. I love doing L&D now. ...
GretchRB replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government
Hi everyone! I'm also sending in my packet for the Oct/Nov board. I'm just waiting of my mgr's to return my evals. I'm shooting for OB/GYN nursing...I've been an L&D RN for approx 18 mo in a high risk OB unit. I'm prior service (5 yrs AD/Medic)...
Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to submit my packet for 66G (OB/GYN). I've been looking for other Army RN's in the OB field, but have not been able to find any info in either thread. A little background: I've been in OB for 18mo, will be submitting ...
GretchRB replied to WCSU1987's topic in Government
I spent 5 years active duty as an Army Medic/healthcare specialist...and now I'm a civilian RN...hope I can shed some light. :) First: How was life like enlisted in the military? Its like any other job, you start out on the bottom and work your way u...
Hey everyone! I've enjoyed getting info from this thread. I am currently a Post Partum/L&D RN. I spent 5 yrs AD as a medic before getting out and going to school (BSN). I miss the Army...I know its crazy. :) So question: I've been out since Dec 0...
Hello everyone! I graduate Dec 16th from UTHSC-SON (BSN). I have a few questions...1)When do I start looking for a job? 2) How soon after graduating do you sit for the NCLEX? 3) How long after graduating how long until you started working? I have al...
Of course you can wear regular clothes...shoot some of us even wear pjs. Its cold in there so I always have a hoodie with me, and I have a blanket in my locker...yes it gets that cold! Scrubs you can find at most uniform stores. Mine are Landau,...
So sorry! I should have clarified...I hope I didn't freak you out! The 20 people are retaking the classes this semester. They have to move down to part time, and graduate a semester later. You have to fail 2 classes to get removed from the program. T...