CrunchyLaborRN

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  1. I never imagined...

    CrunchyLaborRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  2. I never imagined...

    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

  3. Do you use gel when inserting Cytotec?

    CrunchyLaborRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  4. Bad weekend at work.

    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.

  5. I never imagined...

    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...

  6. I never imagined...

    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...

  7. I never imagined...

    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...

  8. Nighttime concerns

    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

  9. Nighttime concerns

    CrunchyLaborRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  10. Nighttime concerns

    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...

  11. Nighttime concerns

    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...

  12. Nighttime concerns

    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...

  13. Nursing And Celebrities..........

    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...

  14. Out of curiosity...

    CrunchyLaborRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  15. New here, anyone had a pt with a Doula?

    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...

  16. I got the job!!

    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...

  17. Central Fetal Monitoring

    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...

  18. How can a new RN become a L&D nurse?

    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...

  19. A Father's Tears

    CrunchyLaborRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you, Arwen. It is a day like the one you so eloquently described that reaffirms that OB nursing is not our job, it is truly our

  20. Advice Needed for Labor/Delivery

    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...

  21. I PASSED on June 5th!

    CrunchyLaborRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :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...

  22. I PASSED on June 5th!

    CrunchyLaborRN replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only advice I can give is to KNOW your material, not memorize. Because it is not a test of recall, it is a test of application and analyzation of

  23. Question for Recent Test Takers

    CrunchyLaborRN replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You got your ATT and scheduled for tomorrow? Good luck!!! I had lots of prioritizing on

  24. How many got only 75 questions?

    CrunchyLaborRN replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats, Victoria!!!!! I checked my state BON this morning I found out I passed

  25. How many got only 75 questions?

    CrunchyLaborRN replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You didn't fail and you won't be "the one" that failed with 75!!!! Let's think