mom2Alina

mom2Alina has 5 years experience.

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1. Meds used to stop preterm labour

   mom2Alina posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   i was recently sent an article that states the use of magnesium sulfate to women in preterm labour may be dangerous...i have posted a portion of the article... "magnesium sulfate administered...

2. phone calls no outsider would believe

   mom2Alina replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

   We seem to get calls with patients asking if they can book a private room for after their delivery all the time. Firstly, our private rooms are first come, first service so we don't know if there will...

3. How long should orientation be for new grads in L & D?

   mom2Alina replied to mom2Alina's topic in Ob/Gyn

   12 shifts is 144 hours of time with a preceptor, and yes we do have a huge turnover rate. I think part of the problem is a lot of the more experienced nurses are leaving so there is not a lot of...

4. How long should orientation be for new grads in L & D?

   mom2Alina posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   We get new grads all the time on our busy level 3 unit, and it seems that they get 12 shifts and then are expected to work by themselves. And in that time they should know how to deal with a normal...

5. Relocating to Nevada?

   mom2Alina posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

   Hi there I'm a labour & delivery nurse from Ontario Canada, and was thinking of relocating my family to Nevada and just had a couple of questions.... 1. What can I expect in terms of pay? I have...