Hi Brand New L & D Nurse in the House

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Hello to everyone!! I am on my 3rd week of preceptorship in L & D and so far, so good. Can anyone offer some words of wisdom for me. Anything you would have done differently when you first started. I would love to hear from anyone. Thanks.:loveya:

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

WELCOME and glad to have you. The best advice is to keep your eyes and mind open, learn all you can from your preceptors. Follow those who are good examples and you admire; do not let the ones you dislike get you down. And do not let any negative attitudes on the parts of hospital or doctor staff get you down. Learning is a growing and painful process at times. Hang in there and you will be ok.

Suggest reading the above sticky topics for some more really good information and advice, as well as references you can read to help you learn, as well.

Again, welcome!

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Specializes in L&D.

Hey! Welcome and good luck to you! I love L&D and so far wouldn't want to be doing anything else. I hope you love it!

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Welcome to OB, glad you are enjoying it. My advice is to be plenty patient with yourself. OB is a steep learning curve and it will be a couple of years (at least, and that's if you're in a busy place) before you feel somewhat comfy. Also, ask lots of questions, go home and learn what you can, know your basic OB meds and emergencies. Always ask for input when unsure about anything from fhr tracing to SVE. You won't ever look as dumb asking than you will if you didn't and missed something crucial.

Good luck!

SG

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