PattonD

PattonD specializes in N/A.

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1. New hospital mock training drills

   PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ok so won't do it. But I would still like to know what makes one patient more difficult/challenging than another. Jolie, can you at least tell me that?

2. New hospital mock training drills

   PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Are there really professional mock people? If so where can I find them? Is there like a mock association?

3. Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

   PattonD replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm not a nurse (wifey is) but I am an air quality specialist. What I want to know is why new moms take their babies home and put them in the room they have prepared for them with fresh paint and brand new furniture? What they don't realize is that f...

4. New hospital mock training drills

   PattonD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   My wife will be moving to their brand new facility soon. They are moving from an old small facility to a HUGE one. They will be taking on more doctors so therefore their patient load should increase dramaticly. They are conducting practice drills...

5. RNC study material

   PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

   https://allnurses.com/ob-gyn-nursing/has-anyone-recently-329206.html I read this post, pretty helpful. Also are there any testing angles I can shoot for like: Answering all easy questions then go back later for the hard ones.....etc.. Answer all ques...

6. RNC study material

   PattonD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Please help, I am so confused. My wife wants to further her education in nursing and wants to take the "Inpatient Obstetric Nursing" exam. It will change her credentials from RN to RNCOB (I think). My role as hubby will be to gather study materials ...

7. Christmas Party Ideas

   PattonD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   My wife (L&D Nurse) asked me if we could have a Christmas party at our house for staff at her hospital. I was wondering if anyone has attened such a party where they had a great time because of some unique, fun thing they did, like playing a cert...

8. Computer software for scheduling

   PattonD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   This probably doesn't even exist but I am looking for a computer program to help out with nurses scheduling. What I am looking for is to input staff names, times they available (7a-7p Fri-Sun for example). Then have it keep track of who is on call, w...

9. x-mas gift ideas for nursing staff

   PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I love all these ideas, you gals are so smart. Thanks!

10. Where's my thank-you card?

    PattonD replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think what we are talking about here is the misunderstanding/ignorance of the "Amiable" social style. NOT personality, but rather social style! http://www.hearingreview.com/issues/articles/2007-11_05.asp Here are a few tips from me: 1. Learn what...

11. x-mas gift ideas for nursing staff

    PattonD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Other than the obvious FOOD I want to get a gift to leave up at the nurses station. Something like a book, puzzle, game, etc... PPL are always bringing food, I want to do something different. Help me think here.....

12. Docs C/S rates

    PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Update: In three hours she went from a dialation of 1 to a 10! Delivered vaginally with no complications. Everyone is doing fine. Whew...I did all that worrying for nothing.

13. Docs C/S rates

    PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So maybe c/s rates should be public information then? Huh?

14. Docs C/S rates

    PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SIL's age is early 20's

15. Docs C/S rates

    PattonD replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe you're right and she doesn't want my input but if I were in the hospital in a potential critical situation I would want someone watching my back..... Sorry but after learning the motives behind L&D I don't trust the doctors...at all. Maybe ...