misstvlgirl

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1. help a new scrub nurse

   misstvlgirl replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I do not have it in a form I can send to you. I typed it all up when I did it but didn't save. Sorry.

2. help a new scrub nurse

   misstvlgirl replied to JadeRN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey twentytenRN ... I don't know how to PM someone but a handy dandy study guide for scrubbing CS sounds wonderful. If you are willing to share I would appreciate. Many thanks!

3. New L&D nurse advice

   misstvlgirl replied to LDRPNurse7's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I too was hired as a new grad to a busy L&D unit approx 8 mnths ago. What I did was get a clear, little bendable photo book (little book where you can slide 4x6 photos in) and typed up notes, printed them and put them in the photo spots. I have...

4. how long before u get to do stuff?

   misstvlgirl replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I began my orientation in October on a L/D unit. Within 2 weeks I was very hands on with pts; cervical checks, meds, assisting with epidurals, etc. I am now off of orientation and on my own. I feel that 1 month just observing is really wasting valua...

5. Labor Murse Circulating for C-sections

   misstvlgirl replied to Glad's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We are a large hospital with 300+ deliveries per month. We circulate in our own OR for CS with NICU coming to take care of baby. We are responsible for taking care of mom during her recovery as well.

6. Quick Outcome Question

   misstvlgirl replied to misstvlgirl's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you. That makes a lot of sense.

7. Quick Outcome Question

   misstvlgirl replied to misstvlgirl's topic in Student Assist

   Okay .... how about this ... could I use: Patient will maintain well nourished and hydrated skin and use fluid balance requirements and protien and vitamin Gtube supps as interventions? Basically, does that outcome match the diagnosis?

8. Quick Outcome Question

   misstvlgirl posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am working on a care plan for a client in a persistent vegetative state and my dx is: Risk for impaired skin integrity R/T inability to reposition self. No problem with that part. Outcome # 1: Pt will remain free of skin breakdown through 11/28/08....

9. Looking at nursing schools in Des Moines area

   misstvlgirl replied to crazyco's topic in Iowa

   Hi - I am in my 2nd semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences. Mercy offers an ASN & BSN program. The ASN program is designed to get you through in 5 semesters. There are three semesters per year at Mercy, Spring, Summer & Fall semesters....