symmetry

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1. Longing to be a women's service nurse

   symmetry replied to misha8210's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think it's extremely valuable to have had med-surg experience before moving to post partum because you'll have the confidence to deal with complex medical issues that post partum patients will occasionally have. Also, many times post partum units ...

2. Breastfeeding support by HCPs

   symmetry replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work days on a Newborn Nursery unit as an RN. Our hospital has several LCs and at least one is scheduled every day shift. Unfortunately we never have an LC on nights. In general, night shift nurses at our facility seem to be less interested in s...

3. Looking for info on pp hemorrage & lactation

   symmetry replied to akmama75's topic in Ob/Gyn

   A severe PP hemorrhage can cause Sheehan Syndrome where decreased blood flow to the pituitary gland may affect prolactin production, suppressing lactation. A mild case of Sheehan Syndrome can cause a delay in milk production. In this case, frequent...

4. Frustrated preceptor

   symmetry replied to OncRN612's topic in General Nursing

   I have enjoyed precepting new grads also and usually they're great. In my experience the first clue that things may not work out is the that fact that you feel frustrated. Seriously, lying about what she did or didn't do---how can you trust her now...