RNBelle

RNBelle

Member

  • Content

    234

  • Visitors

    5,372

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by RNBelle

  1. Has anyone taken an interest in OB after other areas?

    RNBelle replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree with babyburperrn. My first job was PP, then moved and working on a very small unit where I mostly do L&D and then a littl PP and nursery. I love mother-baby. The stress level is...

  2. Cytotec Policy

    RNBelle replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do not do cytotec administration at the hospital. It is inserted at the MDs office and then they are sent over to be

  3. Elective C-sections- moms idea or the providers?

    RNBelle replied to JulesNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in 2 different hospitals. One hospital a MD would do a c/s so they could get to dinner on time. The other place sometimes the docs needed to be cornered into doing a c/s - constant hounding...

  4. Emergency Equipment (Couplet Care)

    RNBelle replied to RNmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't stock anything in the PP rooms. I got one even better - No suction available in many of our med surg rooms. Sucks when someone is

  5. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    RNBelle replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Small towns and big cities in TX are still hiring new grads. I would prefer the big city but I am stuck in a small town for

  6. RN experience prior to ER triage?

    RNBelle posted a topic in Emergency

    Quick question. How much experience should a RN have before they start working in a triage and/or charge RN role? More specifically, what are the national standards.

  7. Desperate to switch to L and D

    RNBelle replied to ShyButterfly07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No experience needed where I am. Having the RN is the only requirement. But we are also in the middle of nowhere and will just about take anyone we can

  8. Our director doesn't believe fundal pressure is contraindicated?????

    RNBelle replied to texasrnlabordelivery's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, never knew it was contraindicated. Can you tell I am still young in my career and work in a place that doesn't know any

  9. Staffing Issue

    RNBelle replied to L&DRN2008's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also work in a small rural hospital. We have one big unit - L&D, PP and Nurs. We usually staff with 2 RNs and 2 LVNs. We are suppose to have 2 RNs on the floor at all times but that doesn't...

  10. RN experience prior to ER triage?

    RNBelle replied to RNBelle's topic in Emergency

    So putting a new grad in the triage/charge role just after orienting for 3 months is not appropriate? (I am being sarcastic) I work L&D but a friend is in the

  11. Honest opinion for a soon-to-be New Grad

    RNBelle replied to sunshine63's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go for it! We have a new grad on our though who does not seem very eager to learn. I actually think she is just scared to death. So my advice when you get your L&D position. Jump in! While...

  12. Do per diem positions get orientation/training?

    RNBelle replied to tinatinabobina's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first job out of nursing school was a PRN position in PP. I got about 4 wks of real orientation. But where I worked PRN people did not make a higher salary. I LOVED being PRN in PP. Go for the...

  13. Disability Insurance

    RNBelle replied to shanika1m1's topic in General Nursing

    I have my own individually purchased disability plan. I like to work PRN but full time hours and with my husband's job we tend to move every couple of years. I wanted a policy that would travel with...

  14. Ready to go MD... but actually chose nursing!

    RNBelle replied to lovepink88's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago I was in the same spot. I was finishing my bio degree, took the MCAT and could not bring myself to fill out the application for med school. I was burnt out from my bio degree so I went...

  15. Relocating to work in hondo texas

    RNBelle replied to medinarn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just did a job search for San Antonio hospitals the other day - they are hiring. It just depends on what you want - extremely small town where you will probably transfer everything to San Antonio,...

  16. BSN or training certifications? More competitive/competent in L&D?

    RNBelle replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Usually a previous BS degree is not going to count in place of a BSN. You gotta have the BSN for any MSN and/or DNP programs (unless it is a RN to MSN program). When you start working in L&D you...

  17. Discouraged L&D RN

    RNBelle replied to obrn22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yup, I live in a small town, work at a small hospital. And what do we do....induce everyone! Drives me bonkers. Me and my co-workers always get so excited when someone comes in laboring naturally and...

  18. Policy Questions and Hello

    RNBelle replied to SoCalL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. We wear our own scrubs, we don't circulate for c/s, just be baby nurse. 2. We prep with betadine 3. Our tables are good for 24hrs and we can use them for another PT.

  19. Which job would you take? LDR or Postpartum/GYN

    RNBelle replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have always worked nights. Can't seem to work anything else than that. L&D is great experience. I worked PP first out of school. My fav is PP and GYN but they only have L&D available where I...

  20. OB in house

    RNBelle replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do about 80-100 deliveries a month. No OBs in house, but they are all about 10-20 mins

  21. New Nurse OB/GYN

    RNBelle replied to Aquinas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You gotta give yourself atleast 6 months before you even start to feel comfortable in your job - regardless of where you work. Now with the goal of being a midwife you might want to try and work PRN...

  22. Any Postpartum Nurses?

    RNBelle replied to ibme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is how a typical day usually goes. Tends to get crazier if L&D is slammed and you have a few fresh c/s. PP is my favorite! I do mostly L&D but love it when I get to hang out in

  23. pulling ob nurses to other floors

    RNBelle replied to mamaofsix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The joys of being pulled. I also work at a small hospital. It seems like when the rest of the hospital is slammed we are bored - so they pull us like crazy to any floor - ICU, ER, med surg. I can...

  24. L&D position, nights... can i survive??!!??!?

    RNBelle replied to liamssmile's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights in L&D and love it. But I don't have any kids, so I don't have really good advice about dealing with kids and nights. Usually night shift tends to work well with kids. Your older one...

  25. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    RNBelle replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Anywhere in West TX. San Angelo, Uvalde, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, even big cities like San Antonio. Some will offer moving assistance or sign on bonuses. You just gotta do your