Graceisland BSN, RN

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1. Should I do the GYN surgical fellowship?

   Graceisland replied to Elena Booze's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Day shift! Jump right in.

2. New to L&D advice??

   Graceisland replied to RNKB18's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At only 7 weeks in I think it's way too early to tell how you will feel once you are fully trained and have gained the confidence and competence you need. I am the same way whenever I am learning something new, out of my comfort zone and feeling anxi...

3. Transfer to PPU

   Graceisland replied to LandofMaybe's topic in Ob/Gyn

   L&D nurses have only the one mother/baby patient at time of transfer, whereas PP nurses may have several other patients. Logically, it makes sense for me that the L&D nurse do the transfer. (I'm an L&D nurse in case you're wondering...

4. Acoustic Stimulation on pregnant women

   Graceisland replied to momschatz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, we use acoustic stim if we are not seeing accels.

5. Older New RN

   Graceisland replied to Gayle Summer's topic in CNM

   I was also in your situation, an older new RN with a passion for birth who had been a doula/childbirth educator. I was fortunate to get a new grad RN job in L&D right after getting my license. I think it helps if they know you really really want ...

6. Making small mistakes. Feeling hopeless

   Graceisland replied to Whitneyz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I used to work in a unit where I was made to feel awful for my mistakes. Now I work in a place where mistakes are addressed with a "how can we do better next time" attitude and it's so wonderful! I guess it's just a matter of luck in finding a great ...

7. Feeling discouraged: Aspiring L&D nurse/CNM

   Graceisland replied to gnisrun456's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, just the fact that you took the time and effort to be trained shows your commitment. Good luck!

8. Feeling discouraged: Aspiring L&D nurse/CNM

   Graceisland replied to gnisrun456's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I went straight into L&D as a new grad nurse and have no regrets. I was already a certified childbirth educator and doula, and a member of AWHONN, so they could tell L&D was really my passion.

9. Cesarean section ,skin to skin

   Graceisland replied to Dformola's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree that this seems unsafe. If skin to skin is being done in the OR, there needs to be another nurse besides the circulator who is responsible for baby.

10. L&D Orientation

    Graceisland replied to LawyerRN2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My advice - keep on learning, try to have the best attitude possible, if you find yourself being called in to more of these meetings, start looking around for other positions. Sometimes it's true that a preceptor decides that you're just not cutting ...

11. Wanting to get back to L&D after being away

    Graceisland replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would say look to see what jobs are available where you are. I am in a pretty urban area and we need nurses in our L&D unit so bad. You might be a perfect fit! Just start exploring and mention that you have a passion for L&D so you're looki...

12. Does Oxytocin need to be refrigerated?

    Graceisland replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, We do not refrigerate pitocin in any form.

13. Labor and Delivery Staffing Question

    Graceisland replied to alaboroflove's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I am a 2 year new grad hire and I feel that your acuities would also make me feel stretched super thin and I might feel overwhelmed or a bit cranky. Have you brought up the ACOG recommendations with your Director? What do some of the other nurse...

14. Nursing career

    Graceisland replied to Mc111901's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Way before nursing school.

15. What's the weirdest baby name?

    Graceisland replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dad told me the baby was named Froster. With an r? I said. And what are your other kids names? Treer and Springer Gotta give them points for originality.