Getting off or?ientation monday, any last PP nurse tips

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Monday I'll be on my own. I'm excited, yet nervous. Our unit is extremely busy. We can have anywhere close to 4-5 couplets plus antepartums. I find my biggest challenge is learning how to manage so many patients in so little time. Seems like I'm constantly moving. Any last minute tips would be so great right now. Thanks in advance!!!!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

Don't be afraid to ask for help!!!!

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Monday I'll be on my own. I'm excited yet nervous. Our unit is extremely busy. We can have anywhere close to 4-5 couplets plus antepartums. I find my biggest challenge is learning how to manage so many patients in so little time. Seems like I'm constantly moving. Any last minute tips would be so great right now. Thanks in advance!!!![/quote']

I can't imagine working OB. Being an ER nurse, I can tell you it is most critical on down.

If you are told anything in report that reflects a change in the patient's status. Put that patient first. If you are not sure which patient should be first, greet them and do a quick door assessment. Tell them you are going to be caring for them and that you will be back after saying hello and informing your other patients you are going to be caring for them. Times that medications are due can be another way to prioritize.

The other nurses are there to help. Just because you are on your own, does not mean you will not have questions. Use them. Many new nurses are scared to do this, but they are your life line.

I hope this helps.

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Thanks for the advice !!!

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Ask for help, if you can't feel a fundus or not sure if a baby is bruised or is actually blue, ask ask ask! I'm a year out in pp and I had to have the charge come find a fundus for me. It has to be teamwork.

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Thank you. I ask for help with fundies too

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