Heather A.

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1. For those of you who work LDRP

   Heather A. posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I recently changed hospitals and am now working at a facility that is LDRP, rather than just L&D which is what I am used to. Our dept. is also classified as a Level 2 nursery; we generally keep...

2. computer charting

   Heather A. posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Quick question- Just wondering if any of you guys currently use the computer charting system Cerner? If not, do you use another computer charting system? I ask because we are going live with...

3. I have really messed up.

   Heather A. replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi everybody, just wanted to give a little update. Thinkgs are going well at work; the doctor involved has been wonderful to me, he has even requested that I take care of his patients when at all...

4. I have really messed up.

   Heather A. replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi everybody! Just wanted to let you all know that I am doing better. I went back to work on Saturday, and my very first day I ran right into the doc. involved in this situation. I could not wait...

5. I have really messed up.

   Heather A. replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   All I can say right now is thank you all so very much. I can't stop my tears as I am reading each of your responses. You've never even met me, yet you have helped me more that you will ever know. I...

6. I have really messed up.

   Heather A. replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you so much to both of you for your replies. I needed to hear them. I was questioning my ability as a nurse and a person. Thanks for listening and responding. I appreciate

7. I have really messed up.

   Heather A. posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   As I am writing this I am completely distraught so if this doesn't make sense, I apologize in advance. I am a new nurse (my 1 year anniversary is this month) and I have been working in L&D for my...

8. IV help: specific questions about insertion site and advancing

   Heather A. replied to vampireslayer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I'm a new nurse as well who has had major issues starting my IV's. Something my preceptor pointed out to me that has helped me IMMENSELY: insert my needle a little slower and watch for my flash. My...

9. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   Heather A. replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks so much for those of you who responded. That makes me feel better. Smilingblueyes- I am learning how to scrub in. I will spend 2-3 weeks orienting to scrubbing, then I will start training...

10. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    Heather A. replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everybody, I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I am a new nurse, I've been training in L&D for about 7 weeks now. Up to this point I've been strictly orienting with laboring...

11. Question about ATTs???

    Heather A. replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there and keep calling them. I am also in Georgia- I know what you're going through. You will get your info. I would call them every couple of days until I found out what was going on- you...

12. Question about ATTs???

    Heather A. replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi RN-to-Be- Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in your waiting. I have been calling Pearson & my state Board the past few weeks because I have not received my ATT either, even...