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  1. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

    mimmy replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here in Michigan I make $33.00 an hr with 13 yrs experience. There is no difference in med/surg versus L&D pay scale. By the way, I should point out that I am in a union. Not sure what the...

  2. Bovie settings????

    mimmy replied to L&D caligirl7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use 50/50 for our

  3. md-surge to L&D nursing, what was it like??

    mimmy replied to Amorypaz22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was a med/surg nurse for 12 years. My unit closed and I was given the opportunity for an OB position. I was so thrilled when I got the job, as I had always wanted to work OB! Let me tell...

  4. terms in OB

    mimmy replied to lilredbedhed's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am fairly new to L&D, but the answer to #1 is straight cath/empty bladder. Sorry, I do not know the other two-maybe some of the veteran nurses will help

  5. Precipitous Second Stage Question

    mimmy replied to TarheelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, it happened to me today. Had a multip at 5cm and baby delivered 25 minutes later! Her epidural was so good...she didn't feel a

  6. Organization help

    mimmy replied to NYCRN6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, it sounds like you are doing great if you have only been there a month and loving it! You will find yourself getting into a routine every shift, which is wonderful. But you have to learn how to...

  7. pain med...

    mimmy replied to stephera's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use Talwin 30mg IVP. Works great at relaxing Mom...baby gets sleepy too though. Most Moms at our hospital get an epidural. After having my daughter 22 yrs ago with pit, forceps and no meds- I love...

  8. I can't wait to "lose my loser" preceptor

    mimmy replied to anfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders...too bad your preceptor does not. When I was a new grad, I had a wonderful preceptor and I was so thankful and learned alot from her. I recently...

  9. Labor Delivery Training..

    mimmy replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    During my orientation to L&D, I wish there would have been classwork, workbook, etc. before "hands on" learning. I came from 12 yrs of med/surg and needless to say, my OB nursing school knowledge...

  10. What's more stressful, L&D or Med-Surg?

    mimmy replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your words of encouragement! It helps to know that you felt the same way. After orientation I literally cried everyday and questioned my decision of going to OB. I would get panic attacks...

  11. What's more stressful, L&D or Med-Surg?

    mimmy replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been a med surg RN for 12 years. A few months ago, I switched to L&D. It is very hard for me-going from being comfortable to feeling like a new grad all over again. Every once in awhile, my...

  12. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mimmy replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the reply. The policy just states that you follow the guidelines for a sterile prep....Did I miss this is nursing school? The only OR training I had was a day of observation, standing...

  13. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mimmy replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK guys, I need your help and expertise!...I need to know how to do an abd prep for a csection. I have looked online and on this site for hours. I really do not want to go and buy an OR book for this...

  14. curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    mimmy replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been a RN for twelve years and just began orientation on the LDRP unit about 4 weeks ago. The first two were in triage and the last two were in L&D. My manager said orientation would be...

  15. Drove home in tears...

    mimmy replied to Mudhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What you are feeling is totally normal! I have been a RN for 12 years and just recently changed positions (med/surg to L&D) and let me tell you....those same feelings, incompentencies, nightmares...

  16. new nurses who are recently off orientation...

    mimmy replied to oualie20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would come in and help you out, as I would hope that most other nurses would. I know some things are better learned on your own, but not in a code situation. I hope that all nurses would try to...

  17. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    mimmy replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello. I have the opposite issue that alot of the new grads on this site have. I have been a med/surg RN for 12 years and recently started on a LDRP unit. I am feeling like a brand new grad all over...

  18. New career in Nursing, help! :)

    mimmy replied to Henry27's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated from MCC 11 years ago. I hear it is just as hard to get accepted today as it was back then. We had to use our total GPA though, not just the last 12 credits. I know alot of the people that...

  19. Resignation Retention

    mimmy replied to retention's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Well, I am considering handing in my resignation in the near future. I have been with this hospital over 11 years and until recently, I really enjoyed being a nurse. We recently had a buyout/merger...

  20. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    mimmy replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a med/surg floor with only 9 private rooms. We have 2 RNs per shift and we do total pt. care. I enjoy the time I get to spend with my pts, although I admit, total pt. care (depending on the...

  21. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    mimmy replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Only RN on 9 bed unit RT call in, no NA.(sorry we don't have any staff to give you) 9 pts., 1 bld infusion, 1 plasma infusion with reaction, both to OR, 3 oncology pts, 3 dcs, 3 post op admits and 1...

  22. MCC, OCC students, question....

    mimmy replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am a graduate of MCC 1995. It was a fast paced program, but prepared us well for the boards. I would think that the programs are similar. I would probably go with the county you live in, as tuition...