Heather A.

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 34 weeks and up, CPAP for 24 hours. Anything more ...

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 Cerner in March- and the L&D nurses are going crazy...

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 whole 1 year career as a nurse. Up until today, ...

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 possible. He has been kinder to me than I would have...

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 to speak with him, I just had to apologize in perso...

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 have just felt so ashamed; I was almost too afrai...

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 it.

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 preceptor noticed that I was inserting so quickly...

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 to circulate. YIKES! Just say a prayer that this ...

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 patients; however, next week I will start learning to...

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 usually talk to a different representative each tim...

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 though most of my classmates have. I strongly urge ...

When I started nursing school, my husband bought me a Mallard watch. I absolutely love it. The salesperson recommended it when I told her I was going to be a nurse. It has a large, very easy to read face and the hands and numbers glow in the dark....

As part of my pediatric rotation, I have to do an oral "teaching" session to a group of 2 year olds. My topic is electrical safety ( staying away from stoves, irons, ect..) My teacher wants us to be as creative as possible, and me & creat...

AmyLiz- I am so thrilled for you! The good Lord does want you to be a nurse. That is so awesome!!! Something similar happened to me as well. I had been praying for a year about my husband and my financial situation. I knew it would be difficult for...

Hello everybody! I start my Nursing classes next month, and I've already purchased my uniforms, supplies, ect. I am trying to "practice" on taking a blood pressure with my cuff and stethescope but I am having a REALLY hard time. Our A&P teacher...

Everyone: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!! I appreciate your advice and support so much. I will continue to practice, practice, practice. I hadn't thought about the size or position of the earpiece- I will definitely check that out. Also- I...

I couldn't help but smile as I was reading all of your posts. You all sound just like me!!!! I get so depressed at times with situations at my current job- I absolutely cannot wait to get out of there and let them know that I intend to do something...

I'm getting ready to turn in my notice too. The only problem is, I have yet to find a part-time job. hmmm........... guess I better wait until I find something p/t before I turn in my notice. I can't wait!! ***nursebucky- If you don't mind my ask...

GA student here- feel free to PM me- I go to a small school. Heather

I just wanted to let all of you know how encouraging it has been to me to read all of your posts. I have been accepted into the nursing program and I will begin my nursing courses this fall. The only catch is I have to leave my full-time day shift ...

Hi- I am 24 with a seven year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Do I still qualify as a young mother? Heather

I have a question for all of you nurses and mothers out there. I wasn't sure what area to post this question in, so I just decided to post it in the general forum. I have a beautiful 2 1/2 year old son whom I am concerned about. He began talking at ...

I have one older daughter who is 7- my son is the baby in the family. For those of you who had children who stuttered- was it every single sentence they spoke or just every now and then? If my son says only one or two words- he is fine. But try to...

Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone for your wonderful replies. I feel better about the situation. I think I will call his ped. tomorrow, just to have him evaluated. I am just believing this is something he will outgrow. It is just so painfu...