NurseyNursey

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1. L&D nurses and "infertility"

   NurseyNursey replied to AndreaRN23's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have had 3 pregnancies. One ended in a late miscarriage. I have gotten pregnant pretty easily each time.

2. Deliveries

   NurseyNursey replied to acuteobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the info on that little book. It looks great and I ordered one!

3. How do you encourage rooming in???

   NurseyNursey replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We only have nursery available at night 11-7. This is to allow the new moms a chance to rest. They are always informed that it is only as staffing permits and if we get busy the infant will be returned to their care. Breastfeeders are informed that...

4. Drug testing Labor patients

   NurseyNursey replied to Jemma's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We will test if we are suspicious or if the patient has had a prior positive drug test. We will often test the baby depending on the type of substance used. Otherwise, we just keep an extra close eye on the newborn.

5. Dealing with doctors.....

   NurseyNursey replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You did nothing wrong. He is angry and knows that it was his fault that he didn't make it. You are much easier to be angry at than it is for him to deal with his anger with himself.

6. Pushing at "10"

   NurseyNursey replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I will usually ask if they feel like pushing. If the answer is "I guess" or "I could try" they are not ready yet!

7. Am I crazy

   NurseyNursey replied to Dayray's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't know you well enough to determine your level of mental fitness. I do think that was too many interventions and way too soon.

8. Exclusive rooming in

   NurseyNursey replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Same with us. Unless the baby is having problems, it is with the mother. We encourage someone to stay over with the new mom especially if she is nervous.We do have a few nursery techs that work 11-7 when we are really busy. There are only 2 nurses...

9. L&D On Call

   NurseyNursey replied to CIVICgalz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I also work in a small, rural hospital. We do about 300 deliveries a year. We have no "extra" staff on call but do have call when there are no patients or even a pp couplet (the second person on will take call). We get $2/hour for call. We only ...

10. Balboa Medical Center OB

    NurseyNursey replied to Dradz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a pretty good experience there delivering my first in 1998. But, I am certain that none of the same people are still there. It is a teaching hospital and has all the bells and whistles.

11. experienced rn seeking job in L&D

    NurseyNursey replied to djmicu's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, the pay isn't the greatest, but housing is fairly cheap in my area.

12. experienced rn seeking job in L&D

    NurseyNursey replied to djmicu's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where in TN are you? We are desparate in NW TN!

13. Echogenic Foci in ultrasound

    NurseyNursey replied to CMTMom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry that I never got back to you one this. :imbar I can't get back there.

14. Fentanyl for Labor Pain?

    NurseyNursey replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I gave Fentanyl quite a bit at the first facility where I did L&D. I also got some when I was in labor with my first, but it only helped through about 2 contractions. I went from 0/100% to delivered baby in about 2 1/2 hours. I don't think muc...

15. Do you stick around?

    NurseyNursey replied to Cheerio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went in last night at 1845 and left this am at 1100, nuff said!