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Just out of curiousity; does your unit use different colored scrubs to identify OB/Nursery nurses versus the overall staff colors throughout the hospital. Our whole hospital uses a single color to identify RN in general. Our unit uses a small stork on the badge to identify OB and we teach our moms to look for that symbol when infant is picked up before releasing infant. Survey this week showed that moms report they are not looking for symbol and that all nurses wear same color uniform and anyone in hospital could pick up baby and could only be identified by "she was wearing green pants and white top"...... trying to get an idea to present for uniform change......

Aisha, This is so great ! I can see now how to set this up for my facility and it will be a GREAT help! I am so excited. I just passed NRP this week so hopefully things will begin to "click".... thank you so much for your help

Aisha, Can you tell me a little more about the checklist for lady partsl deliveries and c-sections? I know all hospitals are different in what is required; just trying to get a better idea on how to become more organized and make sure I am thorough in my duties.... Our unit is undergoing expansion and things are pretty hectic right now and a little overwhelming at times; the more prepared that I am will be a huge help. Thanks for all of your advice and insight; it's nice to know where I can get help!

New to the allnurses boards and I have a question: I am a new RN; OB LDR nurse (2 mos) and wondering if anyone has any advice for being able to confidently "check the patient for dilation and effacement?" I am training right now but do not always feel sure of this and just wonder how to be more comfortable with my assessment. Thanks !