LuvofNursing

LuvofNursing BSN, MSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Family medicine

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  1. Mother/baby organization

    LuvofNursing replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thank you janeyw! so, do you visit those who had problems with labor first (ftp, epis, etc) or a mom who had pregnancy issues first or the mom most at risk for complications?? and babies, how do...

  2. Versant in obstetrics

    LuvofNursing posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have any of you went through the Versant residency program for obstetrics? If so, what training did you get? Classroom training, Clinical training (how long, what did you do), looping (where did you...

  3. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

    LuvofNursing replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

    Purple and lily, private message me with your email and I will send it to

  4. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

    LuvofNursing replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

    Here is what i use. on the back, i write down all the times, hour by hour. I write down EVERYTHING that I need to do, regardless how miniscule it seems (recheck pain 1 hour after giving pain med,...

  5. anyone have a good sheet for taking report on pts ?

    LuvofNursing replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    private message... i will send it

  6. anyone have a good sheet for taking report on pts ?

    LuvofNursing replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will send it as a

  7. anyone have a good sheet for taking report on pts ?

    LuvofNursing replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here is what I use to get and give report.... during the day, I use a timeline, making sure to write down EVERYTHING i need to do, including things like recheck pain after pain meds are given, turn pt...

  8. OB nurse working Med/Surg

    LuvofNursing replied to lmjm4's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I whole-heartedly agree with MickyB. The Charge nurse should set an example. What a horrible leader she is being. I would hate to see how that floor

  9. Versant Residency Program

    LuvofNursing replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is based on Patricia Benner's novice to expert research. the preceptors are selected competent to expert as you move from novice to advanced beginner. The information provided is a great review of...

  10. Versant Program

    LuvofNursing replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in a Versant program... did you have any specific

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

    LuvofNursing replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have always been interested in women's health... every aspect of it. i feel like it is a relatable field for me since i am a healthy mother of 2. i have felt what many of these women are feeling...

  12. ADN or BSN. Which is better??

    LuvofNursing replied to normusmaximus's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    prickly pear made some very good points. You have to know what will work best for you. Since I am an ADN nurse, i will tell you what I found to be the benefit of ADN first. - Cost - community college...

  13. Questions for you wonderful OB Nurses!!!!

    LuvofNursing replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thank you candygyrl for this great post. I am beginning a career in postpartum/well baby nursery on september 8th, and I would like to get some perspective from OB nurses. and thank you jxnRN for...

  14. Post Partum...

    LuvofNursing replied to sissyboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A few questions from a newbie postpartum nurse.... What is PPOC? And how often do you encounter complications? What types of complications do you see most often? Do you get much experience with...

  15. What is your day like as a Postpartum nurse?

    LuvofNursing replied to neonurse97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    littleneoRN, Thank you for your response. With most jobs you may encounter times that you wish something was going on. We all go through that. My point was that a unit where the nurses describe...

  16. What is your day like as a Postpartum nurse?

    LuvofNursing replied to neonurse97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a nurse, regardless of the floor, you should never describe your day as "boring." There is ALWAYS something to do. If you are bored.... you haven't thought about all the things that you can be...

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

    LuvofNursing replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do any of your hospitals have a battery of questions used on every postpartum patient to determine risk of developing a postpartum mood disorder? If so, what are the questions and what is looked at?...

  18. Dameron Hospital

    LuvofNursing replied to angel1966's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.dameronhospital.org they are 188 beds, 2181 births/year, not for profit, privately owned, non-sectarian. you can go to us news and world report and find some information. just like with any...

  19. Obstetrics Nurse

    LuvofNursing replied to oties101's topic in Nursing Career

    Although a little late, i think it is important to say that getting hired into obstetrics straight out of school is difficult regardless of degree (like mentioned earlier), but you can increase your...

  20. motrin for c section pain

    LuvofNursing replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is exactly the point....everybody's pain level is different, it is important to understand this in order to provide appropriate

  21. motrin for c section pain

    LuvofNursing replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think the bigger issue here is.....nobody would acknowledge your concerns. I don't care how minor the concern is, those who work in this line of work need to remember that it is never normal to be...

  22. I am feeling like an idiot. Please explain this to me

    LuvofNursing replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    To cause toxicity, an acute overdose must total ≥ 150 mg/kg (about 7.5 g in adults) within 24 hour. You are right the microgram toxicity is per mL of blood (they will talk about the serum level to...

  23. Is this a stupid question? You tell me

    LuvofNursing posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I graduated from an RN program this May, passed NCLEX in June:nurse:, and I began applying..... In this economy, I was not ready to have to make a decision regarding employment, I thought MAYBE I...

  24. new graduate interested in advanced fetal monitoring

    LuvofNursing replied to mzjennx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious, are you in

  25. Is this a stupid question? You tell me

    LuvofNursing replied to LuvofNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you are all making some very good points. i was expecting everyone to tell me to do the residency, so i am heavily considering the l&d position now. thank you all for taking time to comment, it...