Common drugs used in L&D

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Hi everyone. I’m about to start a new job in L&D. I’m coming from peds ER so completely different patient population for me. Are there any meds that I should familiarize myself with. Or anything else I should know before starting? I am supposed to have a 20+week orientation so that makes me a lot less anxious. Any input would be greatly appreciated

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Pitocin, Cytotec, Mag Sulfate, Methergine, TXA, Hemabate, Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine, betamethasone, Rhogam/Rhophylac, Fentanyl

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4 hours ago, klone said:

Pitocin, Cytotec, Mag Sulfate, Methergine, TXA, Hemabate, Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine, betamethasone, Rhogam/Rhophylac, Fentanyl

Klone THANK YOU. I have been trying desperately to get some insight from other L&D nurses on this forum. I am truly truly grateful. If you have ANY other tips or advice I am all ears! I start my new position soon and I am terrified but excited about this new journey. I feel like a new grad all over again. Thanks again.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I recommend buying the book "Mosby's Pocket Guide to Fetal Monitoring" by Lisa Miller, et al. I buy that for every new L&D nurse I hire as a gift. It was given to me many years ago by my nurse mentor as well.

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How nice of you!!!! I’m sure your nurses really appreciate that. I am going on Amazon now! Thank you again.

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