I've worked in both office and hospital settings. Just like an inpatient nurse, the outpatient/office nurse has opportunities to work in a variety of specialties. As a sort of fun post (as well as...
MelitaRN, NurseNora had a great suggestion of going over different scenarios with your preceptor. Talking through different deliveries can be helpful. And, to be truthful, you will learn as you get...
[our docs won't call them late unless they are truely "u" shaped and occur with at least 50% of the ucs (by the new guidelines). if they don't meet that criteria then they are considered variables,...
Glad there was a good outcome for the baby. I agree with SmilingBluEyes in that one late is NOT a reason to call the OB. However, find out what the policy on your unit is for calling the OB...
I think that article in Parade Magazine can lead to some misperceptions. Right away many of us got defensive because nursing - an often challenging, rewarding, as well as humbling and thankless...
Interesting places for births (that I've either seen or where I've taken care of the mother and baby right afterwards): - Standing up in the shower with the grandmother getting it all on video! - In...
1. Why did you enter the nursing profession? Interest in the medical field/health; opportunities in nursing 2. What do you like about being a nurse? Allows me to make a positive difference in...
As far as OB units hiring LPNs, it depends on the facility. You'll need to research the medical centers in your area where you want to work. Best of luck to you!
Bumping up the Pit every 20 minutes doesn't even allow for the mother's body to get adjusted to the current level! "Pit to distress! Pit to distress!" That seems to be the mantra of many...
I'm pretty positive that the "baby nurse" was a labor and delivery nurse (providing care to moms and babies during the antepartum, intrapartum, transition, and sometimes postpartum periods)....