long26

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1. Question for new nurses

   long26 posted a topic in New Nurse

   As a full-time nurse educator for the last 7 years(and many years as clinical instructor), I have been fortunate enough to keep in touch with some former students as they transition into the RN role. Sad to say, many seem to be having a tough time of...

2. new RN starting as new L &D nurse, any advice?

   long26 replied to wilsonlpn09's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have been working OB for 24 years and now teach it as well. I still love it... sharing a delivery with a family or successfully getting that baby to the breast or just offering support to the new, scared parents...sharing it with students as well ...

3. What ever happened to "mother nature"?

   long26 replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Good luck in your new position! Yes, hospitals vary in how "natural" the birth process plays out, so another facility might be better. However, I have found that, in general, both patients and docs, like this new, high-intervention birthing process...