dansmom6

Hi! I am not an ER nurse, but need to know what ER nurses think about this. What I am trying to do is improve on the way we deal with fetal demise in our ER...which would help staff and patients. I'll try not to write a book here, but it's kind of a...

I'll try not to write a book here, but it's kind of a long story. Part of my job is perinatal bereavement counseling. On our floor, we see IUFD's, stillborn, and neonatal deaths usually > 20 weeks. Once in awhile, we admit lesser gestations. Our b...

Thanks again for everyone's support. I also posted this on ER's page & got a couple (not many negative) replies basically telling me that it wouldn't work & no-one would follow thru, and that most people wouldn't want anything to to with this...

I teach OB part-time for an RN program here in Ohio. I hope you find your experience exciting & full of learning opportunities. Hopefully, you will be able to see a vag & C/Section delivery!! However, I would guess that most of your time wil...

Our hospital doesn't offer float pay to anyone. We do get pulled from time to time, and it's been a never-ending battle as to exactly what is appropriate for an OB nurse to tackle. We are now at the point where we will "never be assigned", and carry ...

Thanks for the ideas, babyktchr!! We also have some women who knit blankets & hats, but neer thought of a donation for boxes...I'm sure someone could help out. I agree with you, Canoehead...I definately think it would be overkill for someone from...

I think it's great that you are a little intimidated going into OB...my guess is that you will do just wonderfully!!! When new OB/L&D nurses start and are not scared (or know it all), that's when the rest of us get pretty concerned, because thos...

Sorry..no, LPN's get paid more than that hourly. It's the difference between LPN and RN wage. I'd say LPN's start at about 16 or 17 an hour (guesstimate), in OH. BTW..your grocery store pays pretty darn good! LOL!

I had similar difficulty getting into OB. Just keep trying! If you work in a hospital that has OB, introduce yourself to the manager...let her/him know how much you want it! Another option...if you are sending your resume directly to Human resources...

I've worked with some LPN's in L&D, but their role was as a tech. They would scrub for sections, and help the RN with deliveries as needed. No hospital that I know (in OH, anyway) uses LPN's as a primary L&D nurse. If you only have a desire ...

Stressors in L&D are of an immediate, acute nature...Impending delivery, dealing with newborn recussitation, communication with pts, families, & physicians (sometimes firmly or very assertive), poor outcomes, & thinking on your feet (many...

I know exactly where you are coming from! However, I'll have to be the odd person out with my opinion. I always wanted to be an OB nurse, too. However, I did work 2 years before starting in OB (1 year in LTC, one on Med/Surg). Did I enjoy it? Heck NO...

Thanks for all your input!! Memory boxes would be optimal, and we do use them on our unit for deliveries >20 weeks, but the cost factor swayed me to the idea of a packet, in a folder, and we'd try to make it pretty...I know that's not as nice as a...

Thanks so much for all of your input! RJ, you had some very good points, which are just the aspects I was concerned about. My intent is not to simply just give the patient a packet and send them on their way. I want to help the ER staff learn about ...

I've also got a million! Recently, though a delivery (really sweet couple) cracked me up!!! The dad went over to the warmer, gushing about how cute the baby was. "Oh, he has my nose, he has your long fingers", pretty common stuff, and then he looked...

We have a free flowing, never ending waterfall of pit at our hospital! One doc wants 40U in 1000 for normal deliveries, and if there is any hint of bleeding, increases it to 60U. Everyone else gets 20 in 1000 for 8 hours for an uncomplicated delivery...

Besides FLK, which is my fave, one of our Docs started saying C/S due to FTW (instead of failure to progress, failure to wait). He had the patience of a saint and would get disgusted at the others who were quick to do the C/S. The same Doc would say ...

First of all, good luck in whatever you decide!!! How exciting to start your new career! I have 8 years in OB (L&D, PP, NICU), and recently began teaching OB at our local college (ADN program). Since you asked, I'll give you my observations. As m...

I work 7p-7a, but have tried the 11p-11a shift. I prefer 7-7, just because of sleep. I couldn't ever get used to staying past 7a, no matter what time I'd go in, or how much I would sleep. Good luck in whatever you decide!

I am currently enrolled in an MSN/CNS program, just started in September. It is a great program; very thorough, and excellent instructors. However, this is taking sooooo much of my time, and I really just want to teach. Plus, I'm an OB nurse, and the...

This is such an important time for the parents. Our hospital has incorporated a Bereavement Program that is just wonderful (we, too use the leaf w/teardrop). We have nurses who have went thru bereavement training, and when possible, they take care of...

Our standard is 20u Pit in 1000 ml LR, wide open until bleeding normal. Then @125 for 8 hours (which I think is excessive), where I worked before, couple hours (or when appropriate), IV DC'd. However, we have a couple that like things different. One ...

We have Docs on each end of the spectrum here...One will simply ask "Well, do you think she needs a section?"(and almost ALWAYS listen to us), and one of the others will NOT, under any circumstance listen to anything you say...We've all had to learn ...

Thanks everyone for your input! I am in the process of deciding about switching from a traditional MSN program to an online program. I feel I am away from my family too much, along with working full time. Reading your comments is really helping me de...

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