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  1. Prep for vaginal Delivery

    My old unit did betadine. I didn't really like it because we used a large betadine bottle. That betadine would be used for about 10 or more moms before it was used up. A travel nurse never used...
  2. New Grads, It is Possible!

    congrats, enjoy your new
  3. Labor & Delivery/ Postpartum Nurses I need your help!

    where did you do your OB clinical? I would start there and ask if they have any new grad training programs coming up. I don't really think the certs will give you a great edge considering the amount...
  4. Homebirth safer then hospital birth????

    I think homebirths can be a safe option. I wish it weren't so vilified by the public and even healthcare professionals. Of course, it's not for everyone. In any medical situation, you must weigh the...
  5. Labetalol policy for PIH

    We have had a lot of pts with PIH or chronic hypertensives on our labor unit lately. We have been pushing a lot labetalol lately and we do not have any specific policy. We recently decided to have all...
  6. Hello. I am a student nurse with a job in L&D this summer. I overall like the unit but there are several things that I find strange. One of the things I found strange was when I asked the nurse...
  7. Epi No Birth Trainer?

    I was online trying to find research articles on episiotomies and I came across this device. http://www.epi-no.co.uk/howitworks.asp I was intrigued so I looked up research done on the device. Here are...
  8. L & D worksheet for new grad.

    Hello. I don't have a worksheet per se but there are the things I want to know when I come on for a shift. G's and P's allergies How many weeks is my pt. if preterm, any antibiotics ordered?...
  9. During the blizzard babies nightmare we dealt with over here in the east coast, we once did 20 deliveries in 12 hours sometime in the end of October 2010. I had the pleasure of doing
  10. What's the difference between medicine and nursing?

    Pts go to the hospital to receive nursing
  11. New Grad Jobs

    I am a May 2010 grad. I worked at a hospital last summer. I was hired in the hospital's L&D since March. The hospital I work for hired over 40 new grads. I know everyone’s story isn't like this...
  12. Now the waiting begins......

    There is a post under the NCLEX discussion forum that has something like "Pearson Vue Trick Part 2" in the title. There you will find information about the good pop up. Best
  13. How do I know if I'm ready for NCLEX???

    I was not sure I was ready for the NCLEX. I took Kaplan only as a review course. I got an average of 60% on my Qbank questions. I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions and did not find it difficult....
  14. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    I'm not so bad with smells. However I cant stand certain sounds. The sound of someone suctioning a trach. The sound of bone being pulled apart during open heart surgery. The sound of an episiotomy...
  15. Select ALl That Apply

    I just found out I passed the NCLEX RN today..(yay). I hated all of the SATA questions. My approach was to think of each answer choice as a true false response. It really helped in breaking down the...
  16. Now the waiting begins......

    Ok this is my update...I PASSED!!!!!!!! I hope the best for everyone. Keep me updated
  17. Suggestions for NCLEX Prep

    I recommend Kaplan and Saunders. Saunders is good for content. Kaplan is excellent in getting you used to the format of HOW to answer the questions. If I could only use one, it would be Kaplan. I...
  18. Now the waiting begins......

    I took the NCLEX today. I did the PVT about an hour later and got the good pop up. I felt confident coming out of the testing center. Good luck to you but you probably
  19. I graduate this week. I started seriously looking for a job in early March. I accepted a position last week. I tried to start looking earlier but most hospitals in this area didn't post new grad...
  20. Practicums/Clinicals

    I started cliniclas when I was 19. I didn't have a clue what I was doing. At least half of my class was seeing a naked man/woman in the flesh for the first time. It was an
  21. The retro nurse's outfit has returned

    How did the hospital staff get the nurses to go along with this ridiculous
  22. Epi No Birth Trainer?

    You should see the youtube video showing how this thing
  23. Changing nursing major to something different

    Please do not give up your goals based on what your advisor has said. Getting into a nursing program is competitive, but a 3.2 GPA is respectable. If the average GPA of students getting into your...
  24. Pushing Instructions

    Wonderful article on pushing:wink2:
  25. I have seen this used overseas. I thought it was a great option for women and was surprised they did not have in in the US. Although I have heard of some places in California that use it. I suppose if...