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serenity1

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  1. WHNP scope of practice

    serenity1 replied to danceluver's topic in Ob/Gyn

    RNFA's do almost all the assisting in our L&D unit. We do not have WHNP's round at our facility, but they see patients at the doctor's offices. They do well woman check ups and some pre and post...

  2. Taping EFM strips together?????????

    serenity1 replied to Enufalready's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do not keep strips at all. Everything is saved on the

  3. Is there a studyguide/book on nursing prioritizing and implementation?

    serenity1 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment available on amazon. This book helped me a lot through school and on the NCLEX. One of the best study books I had. Good

  4. A day in the life..."birth sitting"

    serenity1 replied to Vannablack's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a labor and delivery nurse, I spend most of my time charting, usually at the bedside. So, I do spend time with my patients, but not sure about quality time. We usually have 2 patients at a...

  5. How is it being a labor & delivery nurse?

    serenity1 replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love the patient care; hate the charting as I feel I nurse a computer not the mom. It is very busy and things can change quickly. Pay is the same as any staff nurse in my

  6. Mag patients on pp floor--help :(

    serenity1 replied to babyswaddler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As soon as the latest AWHONN guidelines came out, we received an email from management basically saying "don't even think about it". Apparently, our budget does not allow for those

  7. Mag patients on pp floor--help :(

    serenity1 replied to babyswaddler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked pp and we had 4 couplets and many times 1 of them was on Mag. Not ideal, to say the least. Not close to AWHONN

  8. OB Nurse's View on Natural Childbirth

    serenity1 replied to LexiRN2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most of us in L&D at my facility are for it. The doctors are the ones that like to hurry things along and intervene, in my experience. Good

  9. Are enemas making a comeback?

    serenity1 replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do not do them at my facility, and if we did, I would absolutely let the patient know she can refuse

  10. Continuing Education

    serenity1 replied to Ihuoma.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in the same position--I started in L&D about a month ago. I was previously a postpartum nurse. I plan on going to some OB conferences this year to help build my knowledge base. My hospital...

  11. I would like to go into labor and delivery (New Graduate 2012)

    serenity1 replied to AleeaFaye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It depends on your area and the hospital. The hospitals in my area usually want experience for L&D. They will hire a new grad once in a while, but with the economy getting tighter, the unit...

  12. Wanting to move to AZ RN for 4 years

    serenity1 replied to msheedy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Jobs are scarce for newer grads, but experience may help you. I would suggest not moving until you secure a job. Good

  13. OB as new grad possibly interested in FNP?

    serenity1 replied to ktliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have an experienced L&D nurse starting her FNP program in the fall. She only has OB experience and was accepted right away at Grand Canyon University. Best of luck to

  14. Relocation to Phoenix area

    serenity1 replied to nursegirl62's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The area is particularly bad for new grads and nurses with little experience. That being said, it just depends on where in the Phoenix area you are looking. I know it seems that there are always...

  15. Help in job decision

    serenity1 replied to Gueritarn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go where your heart is. If you have a strong desire for postpartum, take it now while you have the opportunity. It is hard to get into L&D, nursery, and postpartum where I am from, unless you...

  16. U of Indy Women's Health

    serenity1 replied to mnbrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was wanting to do the same thing...WHNP, but Arizona State University recently dropped that program and there are no programs in AZ now. Makes me wonder if it's worth being so specialized. I have...

  17. New to postpartum/newborn nursery HELP!

    serenity1 replied to myrn11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP and STABLE are great certifications. I would go on ebay or amazon and find a used maternal/newborn textbook to refresh yourself. Know your normals for mom and newborns. AWHONN's Core Ciriculum...

  18. New Grad OB Position

    serenity1 replied to Smurfette752's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My hospital would not even interview you without passing the nclex first. That has to be your first priority. I agree that $450 is a lot, but you have to get it done. Borrowing the money is great...

  19. What to expect as a Mother-Baby nurse.....

    serenity1 replied to Queen2u's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Expect to do newborn assessments,first baths, weights, infant labs such as newborn screens, bilirubin, glucose, etc. as needed, help with breast feeding and education. We also help with...

  20. Labor and Delivery or Special Care Nursery

    serenity1 replied to SimplyMeL3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it should be dependent on what you prefer....working with laboring women or sick infants? Where do you see yourself in the future? Do you have any goals of doing only L&D or NICU? Both...

  21. When do you get a pt. out of bed after C/S??

    serenity1 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get our c-sections up within 6 hours and usually sooner if they are stable. It just depends on the

  22. Anyone else feel like a robot reciting customer service scripts all the time?

    serenity1 replied to rntj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep....hate it. Getting out of the hospital setting as soon as I get enough education to move on to something else. We actually have to call patients 1-2 days after discharge and survey them. This...

  23. Getting Chest Pains Reading About Job Sitch..(8-0

    serenity1 replied to bratmobile's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't worry too much about the BSN....you can do that once you land a job. Most jobs say they prefer one, but many will hire you with experience over the BSN, just depends.

  24. Getting Chest Pains Reading About Job Sitch..(8-0

    serenity1 replied to bratmobile's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, really. Even those with many years experience are having a hard time right now. Not to say it's impossible--you never know what will happen. You will have to apply for everything you can find...

  25. stepdown nurse relocating to AZ

    serenity1 replied to tammyrn11's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree with 2nd