Clinicals

moni rn · Aug 17, 2001

i wish i could help, but i don't start clinicals until jan. hopefully, some of the experts here will be able to help you!

good luck!

:) :) :)

NurzofFaith · Aug 17, 2001

Sue,

I finished my OB/Peds rotation this past spring, as with

every clinical just being prepared and organized will help a great

deal.

For peds patients, make sure you know the norms for vital signs, therapuetic communication, and I would possibly review age development, that way you have a heads up on each age group.

For OB, stages of labor, norms/abnormals, we did a tremendous amount of teaching for this clinical rotation also. So I reviewed baby care to include cord care, circ care, and the basics for those that may not know...bathing, feeding, and a lot of breast feeding teaching. Also for the moms, involution, s/s of infection.

I am sure if I am missing anything you'll get more input from others that post:)

I enjoyed OB, but wouldnt want to do it forever..LOL

Best of luck to you!

Channa :)

MQ Edna · Aug 17, 2001

Thank you Channa, I will keep those tips in mind and will review those points, especially OB. Thanks again.

Sue

BrandyBSN · Aug 17, 2001

Actually, Channa hit the nail on the head, and i dont have too much more to add.

more for OB, read up on Placenta Previa, and Placenta Abruptio, HELLP syndrome, pre/eclampsia, warning signs, and medications to be given during the episodes. DIC is fascinating, as well as Amniotic Fluid embolism.

For peds... I cant help you much there, I HATED that clinical (im not a kids-type person. but yes, review the developmental milestones (Denver II tests). That should help.

Good luck!

BrandyBSN

rnshallind · Aug 18, 2001

To all: Thanks so much for the helpful information,as I am scared to death to start this OB/peds rotation. Now with your assistance I feel I might have a chance at passing this rotation.