is this heaven replied to RobinM's topic in Ob/Gyn
Not everywhere...In my LDRP unit (1100 deliveries per year),new nurses are required to cross train to all areas and circulate in OR for sections.Nurses who've been there for years(10+)don't have to cross train to L&D.Not policy...just the way it ...
is this heaven replied to is this heaven's topic in Ob/Gyn
Betsy...Thank you...I've been so unhappy since day one.Your comment give me hope.Any suggestions on how to approach mgt without sounding like a know-it-all?
I am a new grad who just started as an L&D nurse.I'm frustrated almost daily by a particular situation,and need help,but also want to know if this situation is a common occurrance in your units. Doctors are rude and "scold" nurses for things bey...
is this heaven replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn
I was so discouraged with what occurred...i'm on orientation,and i walked outta work yesterday wondering if i'll make it through if this happens on a regular basis. The pt had a bp that was not unreasonable;they were a Bradley method couple.My precep...
is this heaven replied to orchid's topic in New Nurse
I am in the same boat...hired into L&D,and overwhelmed.One of my preceptors made a major mistake yesterday,and i lost it.(cried at break) She proceeded to tell me (at the nurses station with other people around)that she didn't think i was progres...
is this heaven replied to is this heaven's topic in Ob/Gyn
After talking with my preceptor,I found out that I was feeling baby's head,but only through vaginal tissue.Luckily, today this baby had a scalp electrode on,so that guided me a little,but I felt so bad about fumbling around in there(no epidural),that...
is this heaven replied to is this heaven's topic in Ob/Gyn
I think part of my problem is that I haven't checked many pts. in the 1-6 cm range,and have only palpated babies' heads.Pts. with epidurals are the people I check after my preceptor checks,and they've all been dilated above 6cm. Thanks for all your h...
I just started (new grad) in L&D,and am not getting how to check a cervix.I felt babies' heads when mom is 7+cm dilated,and thought I knew what I was doing.However,I am not using two fingers to estimate the distance(I'm not locating the "hole"tha...
is this heaven replied to is this heaven's topic in Iowa
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Mercy.They seemed very nice there.Were you in L&D there? Where do you go to school? I'm sorry if I'm asking too many questions.
is this heaven replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Students
If you feel strongly about school,do it.My kids are 4 and 10.I just graduated from an accelerated BSN program,and drove 140 miles roundtrip daily to attend classes/clinicals. My husband took over my usual duties and I was gone a lot,but it all worked...
is this heaven replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Students
If you feel strongly about school,do it.My kids are 4 and 10.I just graduated from an accelerated BSN program,and drove 140 miles roundtrip daily to attend classes/clinicals. My husband took over my usual duties and I was gone a lot,but it all worked...