I never imagined how potentially disturbing labor and delivery could be. I am not so sure any more that I am cut out for this. I had such an aweful shift last night. It would be inappropriate to...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I appreciate your words, Baglady! I have come to realize that if I quit everything in my life that I had a bad day at, I would have a pretty unfullfilling
we are instructed not to use gel but we have access to handy applicators that make it much easier. I stick the pill in the tip of the applicator, put a drop or two of a vinegar/h2o solution on it and...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am sorry that you had a rough stretch. Both of those patients were lucky to have a quick thinking, compassionate nurse. I hope the rest of the week goes smoothly for you.
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Purpsurfer was a screenname I had forever. Just a mix of purple and surfer... I am a florida girlie girl, what can I say. Decided that I wanted to change my allnurses screenname to something more...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Well, been a few days and I go back on shift today. I appreciate the encouragement to get back on the horse but it really wasn't like that. I accept that crazy bad things happen and I might just be...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Wow, re-reading my own post and its such a bellyache. There was absolutely nothing I could do for the situation and I accept that. I want to give this job longer but I am 110% certain that I...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I tread water and pray for 25-30 minutes until we get a doc. If the patient is seizing or something, the ER doc MIGHT come up, resp will come but no one will do much beside secure her
I am currently 9 months into my first job as an RN as a nurse on L&D. My orientation was for 5 months on days. As a new L&D nurse (and a new nurse period), I found more comfort on days shift...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I feel like I get totally stupid at 4am. I have to run the stairs for 10-15 minutes to get my blood flowing to my sleepy brain. Oh and a peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich on whole grain bread...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
RastaNurse, The night shift is a great shift for a mom with a TypeA personality like me! The kids go to school during the day and I am there to pick them up and drop them off. My husband works 24/48...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks for the replies. When I was reading the board this morning, the post about getting dream L&D job (except its on night shift) really struck a cord with me. I would love to go back to the...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing
I took care of a celebrity from before my time (Brat-Pack). Gracious family. Even wrote a beautiful letter to the hospital about the care they received from me. Made my day... even if they hadn't...
As a labor and delivery nurse, how would you feel about being oriented to post partum (which also takes all pediatrics and gynies), nursery (level 1), and labor/ delivery and then being floated...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to northwoods6pack's topic in Ob/Gyn
I have done a few deliveries with doulas present and I really don't conduct my nursing care much differently. Usually, if they have a doula, they have a birth plan. I go over that with mom and dad...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn
Congratulations!!!! I am in my 5th month orientation on L&D as a new grad. Be prepared to question you decision 100000 times in the first few months! Stick with it and be confident that you...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn
With central monitoring we have anywhere between 1-3 (sometimes 4) patients depending on acuity. There is not always a medical professional in the room. Our nurses are really good about keeping an...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to L&DOBWANNABE2007's topic in Ob/Gyn
I was hired as a new grad in L&D so its definately possible. It was at a hospital where MANY new grads before me were told "not a chance, get some med-surg experience." The hard part wasn't...
CrunchyLaborRN replied to Banks2307's topic in Ob/Gyn
I also knew that I wanted to work L&D when I got out of school so I went and got a job as an OB tech/ PCT on the Women's Health floor and got so much valuable experience.... and a foot in the...
:balloons: :Melody: :biere: :smiley_aa :w00t: I can't believe it!!! I was sooo sure I had failed miserably in 75 questions but I have a license on the BON website!!!! Pearson still says my...