m0m2boys

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1. 265?s anyone pass with that?

   m0m2boys replied to mdavis2278's topic in NCLEX

   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 posted LF

2. kiss that job goodbye?

   m0m2boys replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Lots of luck!!!!:wink2:

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 your response. LF

4. Starting IVs on old sick people

   m0m2boys replied to zacarias's topic in Infusion

   Tons of great new tricks for me to try out!

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 bed. Then we re-exam the cervix and if no change, ha...

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 I applied at a different hospital closer to home o...

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 another RN in the room when doing SVE. Of course I ...

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: LF

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 child. I don't always do this in front of the pt, bu...

10. Micro and 224 @ same time?

    m0m2boys replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada

    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 going to take up a good chunk of time. Not to mention ...

11. Mountain View vs. Spring Valley Hospital

    m0m2boys replied to Kinkle's topic in Nevada

    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 nursing school comparing the nurse ratio laws in CA vs...

12. Mountain View vs. Spring Valley Hospital

    m0m2boys replied to Kinkle's topic in Nevada

    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 hospital is so new and demands are met fairly easily. ...

13. Questions about Valley health Adopt-a-nurse

    m0m2boys replied to mschelee's topic in Nevada

    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 and am still there now. I know a fellow student in m...

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 atmosphere in Las Vegas L&D is a lot of elective ...

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 arch. If the BPD of the head is slightly above th...