BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

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  1. Sterile table set up

    BeccaznRN replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We only use sterile gloves when setting up our

  2. Do most schools have talking mannequins?

    BeccaznRN replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    We had sim-man, aka "Sam," when I went to UMSL. Frankly, it sucked. I remember that I couldn't hear the heartbeat over the horribly loud mechanical-sounding respirations and had to tell my...

  3. Oops....

    BeccaznRN replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I haven't had this happen to me yet when working on our antepartum unit, but I'll make sure to pay attention to "gas pain" a lot closer now! I came so close one night to a toilet delivery with a term...

  4. Any military wives in here??

    BeccaznRN replied to Futurenurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Navy wife here! I finished prereqs at community colleges and then ended up going back home to do final two years of my entry-level BSN program. So while his career has not necessarily hindered mine,...

  5. How many are PP nurses? LD nurses?

    BeccaznRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in L&D and antepartum. I've been cross-trained to float to mother/baby and I'm now being trained to float to NICU (growers and feeders only). L&D is my main area, but I don't mind going...

  6. I have a question about lpn's

    BeccaznRN replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have LVNs in our mother/baby unit, but the positions are few and far between. Only RNs are hired for L&D. I would think that the positions in MD offices would be hard to come by as well. Do...

  7. Not enough experience!!

    BeccaznRN replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Like other posters have said, I went on the American Heart Association's website and looked up an ACLS class that was near me. I ran into a similar problem when I wanted to take ACLS at the hospital...

  8. super powers...

    BeccaznRN replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, to have that sixth sense to be able to tell the exact day, hour, minute, and second that my patient will

  9. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

    BeccaznRN replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We pull the catheters as well. No formal education, just the "show one, do one, teach one" that previous poster mentioned. We have anesthesia on call that can be in house within 15 minutes (plus a...

  10. update on my endorsement situation...need advice!

    BeccaznRN replied to dlaura22's topic in California Nursing

    If you are coming out to CA anytime before you actually move, definitely do the livescan. I did mine in October, which was way before I submitted my application in January. Otherwise, you should...

  11. Let's spice it up, MO!

    BeccaznRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome, Jaimee! And a belated welcome to Missouri as well! I've never been to northern California (only been as far north as San Francisco) but I've heard fantastic things about the area. I'm...

  12. CA license question

    BeccaznRN replied to dlaura22's topic in California Nursing

    You can get issued a temporary license that same day by showing up at Sacramento, but I think you get the permanent license later once the board verifies your credentials. Also, you will endorse to...

  13. Returning to work - need info in St Louis!

    BeccaznRN replied to Matthew 25:35-36's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! I am actually from Festus, but I moved out to my current location with my (now) military hubby right after graduation so I never worked as a RN in any of the hospitals. Both JMH and St....

  14. OB's that push epidurals on patients

    BeccaznRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love to hear how others handle these situations myself. I'm still so new to this and not really sure how to handle myself or "stand up" to the almighty doc. I actually had a doc one night...

  15. Did you once feel uncomfortable with blood, needles,vomit etc?

    BeccaznRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be deathly afraid of getting my blood drawn - so much that I had more than one family member/friend laugh his or her you-know-what off at me when I announced that I was going to nursing...

  16. Barnes Jewish Spring 08'

    BeccaznRN replied to coopsc1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a UMSL graduate (Dec. '06) - just wanted to stop in and say congratulations on your acceptance! Best of luck to

  17. Input on crazy situation...

    BeccaznRN replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Am I missing something? If you are talking about a fetal scalp electrode, I'm not really sure how you can place it when the cervix is thick and

  18. I got the job!!

    BeccaznRN replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wonderful news!

  19. Question from a new L & D RN

    BeccaznRN replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most definitely agree with this statement! We allow only five people in the room, but it's very rare that it's enforced. I posted a similar comment not too long ago about how hard it is for me to...

  20. twin delivery...vaginal or c-section???

    BeccaznRN replied to samsmom95's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a lady partsl twin delivery within the past few months where twin A was vertex and twin B was breech. Unfortunately, this is more the exception rather than the rule because most of our docs...

  21. What do you have most difficulty with in your everyday job?

    BeccaznRN replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing

    I have the most difficult time dealing with overbearing family members/friends. I don't mind Moms having labor support, but since my hospital is kind of relaxed with the 5-person max rule in the labor...

  22. OB Nurses: How was your first year?

    BeccaznRN replied to zahryia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will answer, but I'm still a bit shy of completing my first year. Did you work in Ante, L&D, PP, or nursery? I work in L&D and antepartum - float occasionally to our mother/baby unit. Did...

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

    BeccaznRN replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have nothing to compare it to since I started out in L&D as a new grad, but L&D is just as stressful as any other nursing specialty out there. Each specialty (including med/surg) has its...

  24. Nursing Student in Saint Louis needs help

    BeccaznRN replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I've been seeing a lot of older threads pop up with new posts....thinking it's because of the "similar threads" that show up at the bottom of the thread being viewed. BTW, I agree...

  25. A Father's Tears

    BeccaznRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a new L&D nurse that still struggles to grasp how to handle myself and my emotions while providing the best care for my mothers that are delivering demises, you have helped me out tremendously....