Nay

Hello,like KDAY I am a L&D nurse.At my hospital we have 11 beds(1 stretcher),6 of which are LDRs.We run our own sections as well as handle tests that come in.We are made to float to the other areas of OB when they feel the rest can pull the load of L&D one short.We however,have to do the best we can when we are running because no one returns the favor of helping .It has made for some bitterness between the areas.If we are slow and no one is pulled we often feel like we can regain our sanity.We work on putting together charts and other neglected tasks.We also staff our own unit with call,and if we can do it why can't the other areas like MED/SURG do the same.For all the nurses who think L&D doesn't "Work Hard For The Money" let them come run a day in my shoes.

According to AWHONN auscultation:does not detect LTV or STV;is not continuous and may ,therefore,miss or delay detection of decreases and increases of the FHR;does not generate a graphic record for assistance in decision-making or future review;requires education,practice,skill,and a 1:1 nurse:fetus ratio;may be disrupted by uterine contractions;and may be limited by position and movement of the mother or fetus,as well as maternal size. Hope this helps. Nay