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1. Computer charting in L&D

   evltwnRN replied to evltwnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   OMG!! We initially had to do both too. Some of us almost quit. The L&D unit that I work on is supposed to staff 6 or 7 on days, 5 on eve and 5 on nights. Well reality is 5 on days, 4 on eve and 3 on nights with people on call. It was almost i...

2. Computer charting in L&D

   evltwnRN replied to evltwnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   OMG!! We initially had to do both too. Some of us almost quit. The L&D unit that I work on is supposed to staff 6 or 7 on days, 5 on eve and 5 on nights. Well reality is 5 on days, 4 on eve and 3 on nights with people on call. It was almost i...

3. Computer charting in L&D

   evltwnRN replied to evltwnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I used to really love Hollister charting. To me it was so quick and easy. The computer program we use is Quantatative Sentinel. You can chart directly on the Fetal Heart Tracing but the other screens take forever. it would be great to just be abl...

4. What do you think about computers on you unit?

   evltwnRN replied to evltwnRN's topic in General Nursing

   our bedside computers don't "talk" to the other programs the hospital has. They don't even talk to Postpartum. The only internet is at the nurses station. Yours sound much better. If I had the ability to pull labs up at the bedside it would be a m...

5. Computer charting in L&D

   evltwnRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey Everyone, I am a L&D nurse for 15 years and I need some input. My unit has recently been computerized. I am also a student going for my APRN in Womens Health. I am writting a paper on nursing and computers. Thats where the input comes in.....

6. What do you think about computers on you unit?

   evltwnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, I need some input. I have an essay to write in one of my classes on technology and nursing. My topic is "Do computers bring the nurse back to the bedside?" The L & D unit I work on has only been computerized for about 5 months. Does an...