Kath27

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1. "true knot"

   Kath27 replied to LouisVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just saw one the other day!! New to L&D (6 months) - no signs of complications before delivery, during delivery. No issues with babe. The OB didn't even notice - it was closer to the umbilicus when put the cord clamp on it then found it. The...

2. Talk to me about spontaneous pushing

   Kath27 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am just coming to realize at the end of my orientation on L&D that I have not witnessed any RN's encouraging moms to spontaneously push when fully dilated. There's often a lot of teaching around trying to aim for 3-4 pushes for each contractio...

3. Transitioning to L&D

   Kath27 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Seeking some advice. I am a med surg nurse with 5 years experience. I wish to transition to L&D - so tired of med surg and I think L&D might be a good fit for me. My only issue is that I have 2 very little ones and to do the specialty here...

4. Student RN - after two years of RN study can one challenge the LPN Exam?

   Kath27 replied to Rebel_Kitty's topic in International

   I think everyone was very successful in obtaining work as a LPN. They get calls constantly from what I hear to see if they can come in to work that day - due to sick calls, shortage etc. I don't think you'll have a problem finding work. Good luck!

5. Student RN - after two years of RN study can one challenge the LPN Exam?

   Kath27 replied to Rebel_Kitty's topic in International

   Hi there New here as well! I do know that RN students can apply to work as LPNs here in BC. Many of the students in my program did it but it will cost a bit of money - to pay for the exam application process, writing the exam and registering as a L...