L&DRN03

L&DRN03

L&D/Antepartum, Neuro

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  1. Starting from the beginning

    L&DRN03 posted a topic in Travel

    I've been a nurse for almost 12 years now and the thought of travel nursing has crossed my mind a few times in my career but have yet to take the plunge. Is there any articles or websites you can...

  2. Twas The Night Before Christmas

    L&DRN03 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is for all my night nurses and anyone else who wants a good laugh TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND UP ON OB A NURSE YELLED "THICK MEC, I NEED A DELEE" IV'S WITH PITOCIN WERE ALL HUNG WITH...

  3. How to properly care for Antepartum patients

    L&DRN03 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since your PP unit cares for AP patient, I'm going to assume you don't get too many high risk OB cases. Having worked on a strickly high risk OB floor we would get anything from PPROM to septic...

  4. Should I be going for my ADN or BSN?

    L&DRN03 replied to KJBradford's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most hospitals now have the option of being choosy and are not considering ADN nurses for new hires. For better job opportunities I would go the BSN

  5. Unethical or just plain dumb or am I missing something???

    L&DRN03 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    18wks gestation, 4cm dilated, ?ROM placed on magnesium sulfate drip. Was completely dumbfounded and appalled but curious what others think and what would you do if this was your

  6. Unethical or just plain dumb or am I missing something???

    L&DRN03 replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    She was IVF so I'm guessing the dates were pretty accurate. It's an unfortunate situation but we can't attempt to save every baby by putting mother's health on the line. I felt that they should have...

  7. What do you wear to work?

    L&DRN03 replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are required to wear navy blue scrubs but the hospital does not supply them except to

  8. Are the positions at Baylor real?

    L&DRN03 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am currently employed but have wanted to work for Baylor since moving to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area last year in the woman services area. Since I am already employed I have been selective in the...

  9. shortened cervix and length of stay

    L&DRN03 replied to daulto's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is an epidemic at my hospital. Most stay until 34wks unless they have advanced dilitation then they stay until they deliver. Main reason we have so many is because we're a big city teaching...

  10. Magnesium Sulfate Policy in your hospital

    L&DRN03 replied to sdrn04's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We usually do 4gm loading doses for PIH and 6gm for PTL then going to a maintenance does of 2gm/hr. Vital signs including pulse ox Q1hr and mag/neuro checks Q4hr. Mag level drawn Q6hrs until mg d/c'd....

  11. Question regarding patient ratio with Magnesium pts

    L&DRN03 replied to corrie54's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same where I

  12. Your thoughts on the nursing jurisprudence examination?

    L&DRN03 replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Texas Nursing

    I stressed unnecessarily over this test as well. It's was a breeze a total common sense test. I searched the internet for answers to maybe 2 or 3 questions. Didn't do any preparation beforehand and...

  13. HireRight

    L&DRN03 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone familiar with them? I'm assuming it's similar to Group One since they are doing a background check but the information they require seems a little excessive. I filled out a form yesterday so...

  14. Are the positions at Baylor real?

    L&DRN03 replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got the same reponse when I first applied, I'm thinking they never even glanced at my resume before they sent that auto response. Well I have to say is persistance is key. 6 was my lucky number it...

  15. Doctors perform induction and then C/S on non-pregnant woman

    L&DRN03 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If this was the scenario it blows my mind that an ultrasound was never verified for a fetal

  16. Can RN's Place IUPC in Texas?

    L&DRN03 replied to Ellikate's topic in Texas Nursing

    I honestly don't think so either but not positive one way or the other. One of the reasons why I elected not to get checked off on

  17. Can RN's Place IUPC in Texas?

    L&DRN03 replied to Ellikate's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know in my hospital they allow RN's to place IUPC's if the patient is already ruptured (not allowed to AROM). It's a special skill you have to get checked off on so not everyone does

  18. Calling all Mothers!!

    L&DRN03 replied to vcurrin02's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you tried KidsPark? It's a drop in daycare so it's an hourly fee. I've used them sporatically for the last year when I'm in a bind because I don't need regular child care and my daughter lights...

  19. Are the positions at Baylor real?

    L&DRN03 replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    Forgot to update, another position opened which I applied for and I finally did get called for an interview which was today! I think it went well so we shall

  20. ASN or BSN

    L&DRN03 replied to Dr3am2baNICUNurs3's topic in Texas Nursing

    Generally speaking a BSN is always preferred over an ASN. That doesn't mean you can't easily get a job with an associate's but I've never seen a position that stated ASN

  21. Texas Health Resource

    L&DRN03 replied to Bella RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work @ THR-Arlington. It's a smaller hospital that mostly tends to a lower economic class compared to places like Plano but staff here is friendly. I chose here mainly because it's close to home...

  22. Critical Care Nurse wants to try L&D or MBU.

    L&DRN03 replied to caitiecait's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Orders are pretty standard and few on L&D with the #1 drug being Pitocin. Remember for the most part these are healthy women that do not require a wide variety of

  23. Critical Care Nurse wants to try L&D or MBU.

    L&DRN03 replied to caitiecait's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I could have written this post 4.5yrs ago! I went right into Neuro ICU right after nursing school. I did enjoy the excitement of ICU but like you got pretty burnt out with the short staffing, the...

  24. DFW area, Is this a fair pay for a RN with 4.5 yrs experience?

    L&DRN03 replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think it's a little low. I got a job offer from THR a few months ago and was offered about $30.80 for 5.5yrs

  25. Which hospitals claim to be on a hiring freeze?

    L&DRN03 replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually as a new grad it costs more like $30,000 each to fully train them. The price goes up when it's a specialized field. I recently moved to the DFW and had no problems finding a job but I have...