New OB nurse

susanmarie · Sep 28, 2004

I start my new job tomorrow as an OB nurse. Any hints, tips or any suggestions about what I should brush up on? I have not been in ob since graduation (I graduated this year and got my RN july 14, 2004) Any help would be appreciated! I am so excited as this is the area I have wanted to be in.
Suzanne

I'm a new grad nurse too, and I'm interviewing for an OB position tomorrow! It's so hard to get any hospitals around here to even consider a new grad for OB so I'm really excited and nervous! did you have any special background to get the OB position, or is your area more "new grad friendly"? Hope all goes well on your first day.

suz

Baby Catcher · Sep 28, 2004

Congrats on your new job. Everything you need to know that is OB specific will be taught to you during orientation. It will all seem a little overwhelming at first but relax and take notes. At the end of the day go home and review your notes. Cervical exams are difficult to master but become easier with experience. If they have a centimeter board at work practice feeling without looking so you will get an idea of what the sizes feel like. Read a book by Michell Murray on fetal monitoring. She is the expert in the field. When you get to NRP study the book and practice. Don't be afraid to ask questions. If your preceptor is not receptive to questions then ask for a new one. Don't let doctors intimidate you. You are a valuable part of the team and should never be afraid to call a doctor. I see that alot with new nurses. Relax and enjoy your dream job.