Thanks to you all for your reply's. After day 2 of her class I am feeling scared but empowered. They ask me questions about why I am not going up on their pitocin as ordered, and I say because. Now...
I have just attended the first day of M. Murray's Advanced Fetal Monitoring class and I am scared to return to work. I am nauseated and unable to sleep tonight. I am new to L&D and have been on...
Hey Dianah, Thanks for getting that article! I really appreciate your support! I have found out Ton's of information as well. There is a great website ( http://www.jonsplace.org/CHFjonsplace.htm)...
Hey all, I have been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy following pregnancy. I am 33yo with 3 children. I just graduated from nursing school last May and was able to practice nursing for 6...
Fergus51 and TennRN, Thank you for all the detail you have given me. TennRN that was not too long. I soaked up that post like a sponge. I am an information fiend! :) I like to know what to...
Thanks for everyone's thoughtful replies. I am sure I will be back to ask more questions when I accept the position and start work. Any suggestions for a smooth transition are appreciated. I have...
Thanks for everyone's helpful info. I have not had experience in this area so I didn't know what the norm was. I knew I could come to the message board for honest opinions and accurate up to date...
Hi all, I have a question about patient ratios for postpartum mother/baby units that have one nurse for the mother and baby. I recently interviewed for a position that assigns 5 couplets to each...
You all have posted such thoughtful replies and I really appreciate each and every one of them! It seems to me that I will have to find the place, team of people and position that brings me enjoyment...
You all have posted such thoughtful replies and I really appreciate each and every one of them! It seems to me that I will have to find the place, team of people and position that brings me enjoyment...
Molly J What a thoughtful response. That had to take you a while to type! :) I really appreciate the indepth information. You pointed out some good key points. I am young, 32 with 2 kids...
Molly J What a thoughtful response. That had to take you a while to type! :) I really appreciate the indepth information. You pointed out some good key points. I am young, 32 with 2 kids...
Thanks for all the responses! I can take the good with the bad in any job. However, the bad in nursing can be soooo bad...death, dismemberment, abuse...and on and on. I do need to develop some...