georgiaRN20

georgiaRN20 has 1 years experience and specializes in Postpartum, Newborn Nursery.

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1. Admitting newborn at the bedside

   georgiaRN20 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   if it's during the magic hour they will call stork squad (nicu) to come assess the baby.

2. Admitting newborn at the bedside

   georgiaRN20 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We don't go to deliveries. I think most of the time it's usually just one L&D nurse who is responsible for both mom and baby, even though NRP says there should be a designated baby nurse. When we do the assessments in L&D, they are under the ...

3. Admitting newborn at the bedside

   georgiaRN20 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have a designated nursery nurse (we all take turns) who does the initial assessment and meds. Baby's first vitals are taken at 1 hour old by the nursery nurse if she can get there in time. If the nursery nurse can't get there right at one hour, th...

4. Admitting newborn at the bedside

   georgiaRN20 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a mother-baby nurse. For normal vaginal deliveries, we assess the babies at the mother's bedside in L&D 1 hour after they are born, so they can do skin-to-skin during the "magic hour." (We are in the process of seeking the Baby Friendly desi...

5. Accepted to Emory but not sure

   georgiaRN20 replied to joeeasmsa's topic in General Students

   I have to disagree with that. In the Atlanta area, I think the school you go to does matter. I'm not sure about Emory's reputation, but I know that Georgia Baptist students are highly sought after.

6. My Guide To Making The Grade And Maintaining Your Sanity

   georgiaRN20 replied to Tree525's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks so much for sharing this. I plan to print it out and keep it in my binder for reference! :)