m0m2boys

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1. 265?s anyone pass with that?

   m0m2boys replied to mdavis2278's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the boards 2 yrs ago and got all 265 questions. I thought I failed, because a classmate had all the questions and failed. I however was lucky enough to pass. So don't give up hope. Keep us...

2. kiss that job goodbye?

   m0m2boys replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Lots of

3. Assessing labor

   m0m2boys replied to m0m2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

   For some reason our dr's are so reluctant to give anything for pain. I'm lucky to squeeze an ambien out of them. I will try being more assertive w/ pain management options & dr's. Thank u for...

4. Starting IVs on old sick people

   m0m2boys replied to zacarias's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Tons of great new tricks for me to try

5. Assessing labor

   m0m2boys posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our protocol for accessing active labor is if the pt makes cervical change. We usually get a reactive NST and watch them for an hr, giving them the choice to walk for that time period or lay in the...

6. Advice Needed for Labor/Delivery

   m0m2boys replied to Banks2307's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I worked as a NAP (nurse apprentice program) in l&d my 3rd semester. I learned basic but essential info. Examples being setting up delivery tables, straight cathing pts after delivery, etc. When...

7. Vag Exam - attendance at..

   m0m2boys replied to HelloAgain's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree there would be no reason to leave the room if the MD is doing a SVE. But now I'm wondering, what if a pt accused an RN of being inappropraite like the example of the female NP? I don't have...

8. venting: fetal demise

   m0m2boys replied to redhedgoddess's topic in Ob/Gyn

   All I can offer is a simple hug and a been there and know how much it sucks. :icon_hug:

9. Had my first experience with a fetal demise today (m)

   m0m2boys replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

   First of all I want to give you big hugs for having to deal w/ such an emotional situation. I have only been doing l&d for a few yrs and no matter what the gestation of the demise I wail like a...

10. Micro and 224 @ same time?

    m0m2boys replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm sure it can be done. It has been over 5 yrs since taking those classes and I don't think too much has changed. However from my experience Bio 224 was harder than 223, so taking micro w/ it is...

11. Mountain View vs. Spring Valley Hospital

    m0m2boys replied to Kinkle's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't work Med/Surg, I am in L&D. I do know when I was in nursing school a few yrs back and did clinicals at St Rose Dilema their med/surg did occasionally go to 7:1. I also did a report in...

12. Mountain View vs. Spring Valley Hospital

    m0m2boys replied to Kinkle's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I work at Spring Valley and really enjoy it. I don't know what Desert Springs Hosp has to do w/ your decision. As far as not having a union in place it has been more of a positive thing since the...

13. Questions about Valley health Adopt-a-nurse

    m0m2boys replied to mschelee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have been out of school for 2yrs now and did not do the adopt a stud program. I wish I had every time I pay my student loan bills. I work at Spring Valley and I love it! I started out in l&d...

14. determining station

    m0m2boys replied to Kawabata's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In NV it is w/in the RN's scope to AROM, place FSE and IUPC's. I have worked w/ several RN's from other states that were not comfortable rupturing because the MD's did so where they were from. The...

15. determining station

    m0m2boys replied to Kawabata's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey there. I am slightly beyond a novice in L&D. I have been a labor RN for 2yrs now. So take my advice w/ a grain of salt. I usually have difficulty finding the spines and gauge station by pelvic...