OBERrural

OBERrural has 9 years experience and specializes in OB.

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1. Power chart maternity

   OBERrural replied to rnaturcervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've been using it for 6 months. Before this I used QS and another program I can't remember from about 15 years ago. I feel like I have problems finding where to chart everything. I feel like half the time I'm searching where to chart what I need ...

2. Power chart maternity

   OBERrural replied to rnaturcervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have it. It is called Fetalink and I'm not enjoying it.

3. Certification before applying for L&D?

   OBERrural replied to SnowbirdRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You could take NRP and a basic fetal monitoring course. Most of the training is on the job, but this would let them know you are serious. Network, if you can. That always helps too.

4. question to ER folks

   OBERrural replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   I understand, when I worked in a big city hosptial, all of the departments kept to themselves too. I just started working rural this last year and it is a whole new world.

5. Midwifery

   OBERrural replied to momof3jboys's topic in Ob/Gyn

   In North Dakota they do.

6. question to ER folks

   OBERrural replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

   Depending on the size of your facility, could you volunteer to help in ER on their busy days? I work in a small, rural OB and when we don't have patients I ask to float to ER and have started to be oriented to ER. It's a good way to get your foot in...

7. When did u feel comfortable...

   OBERrural replied to missyrad's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've been a L&D nurse for 9 years. It took me about 4 weeks to even feel what I was supposed to be feeling and by the end of my 12 weeks, I was much more confident, but still had experienced nurses double check me for a long time.

8. Ob call requirements

   OBERrural replied to TessLHRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   One more thing, I would look into the legality of being on-call and not getting paid. I'm not sure that they can do that.

9. Ob call requirements

   OBERrural replied to TessLHRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   When I worked in a large hospital we took 10 call slots every 4 weeks. We always had two people on call per four hour block. Now I work in a rural hospital and we only have 1-10 deliveries a month (crazy, I know!). We do not take any call. They c...

10. Career Break

    OBERrural replied to Zobu's topic in Career Support

    Don't be scared! You can do it. You have an amazing amount of experience and a 2 year break won't hurt anything. I recently rentered nursing after a 7 year break. They were thrilled to get someone with 8 years of experience, even though I had not...

11. Non-evidence based practices on OB unit

    OBERrural replied to queenanneslace's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can't control everyone else's behavior, but you can make suggestions and start getting things changed. Every place I've ever worked, we practice very independently as L&D nurses. The doctor is barely there until delivery. Most of the things...

12. Internal/External Os

    OBERrural replied to climbingeverest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like you just need more practice. Your technique sounds good. I would say any chance you get, check a cervix, even if it is not your patient. Try to check a closed thick cervix, a swollen cervix, a cervix with scar tissue from a LEEP, et...

13. New grads in L&D?

    OBERrural replied to bribreeze87's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's possible, but I personally would want experience in other areas first. I did one year of med-surg first and don't regret it one bit. You'll use the skills more than you think and your critical thinking skills will be much sharper.

14. Internal/External Os

    OBERrural replied to climbingeverest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with everyone else. Usually you will only feel an internal and external os when the cervix is thicker. I'm not sure what your preceptor is talking about. In the beginning , just focus on finding the internal os. Don't worry about the exte...

15. Salary?

    OBERrural replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also in the Midwest (iowa) and agree that new nurses start out at $21/hour. I have 8 years experience and don't make much more than that. Good luck!