NewL/DRN

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1. New to thread

   NewL/DRN replied to wt2735's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have been an L/D nurse since July 2002, everyday I learn something new. There has been much stress, happiness, and heartbreak along the way. Welcome to the boards. I have just discovered them myself and it has been an excellent way to not only vent...

2. Cytotec for Inductions

   NewL/DRN replied to SteelTownRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Nurses do routinely insert cytotec/cervadil on my unit. Only one nurse has refused to insert cytotec and she was written up. Docs order it and go to bed. (I work night-shift). The most I have been told to give is 200mcg vag q 4 hours for fetal demise...

3. Cytotec for Inductions

   NewL/DRN replied to SteelTownRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The unit I work on uses both cervadil and cytotec. Cervadil is used mainly for regular term/post-term inductions and cytotec for cases of IUFD. We have orders to use up to 400mcg vag q 3-4 hours in cases of IUFD. Talk about scary! Even though we are ...

4. Question about the dreaded "Needlestick"

   NewL/DRN replied to NewL/DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I want to thank all of you for your comments. This has been a trying time to say the least. While I would not wish this to happen to anyone else, it helps to know I'm not the only one who has to think about this kind of thing.

5. Question about the dreaded "Needlestick"

   NewL/DRN replied to NewL/DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you both for your replies. I guess I have been feeling incompetent as well, that is why this is bothering me so much. I do appreciate your responses.

6. Question about the dreaded "Needlestick"

   NewL/DRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   In our facility it is common practice, and encouraged, for dad's, family's of newborns to hang out at the warmer while the newborn assessment is going on. That is wonderful, for bonding and all of that, however, what happens when the family is so all...