lakec4me

lakec4me specializes in OB.

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1. Who out there is doing standardized pitocin orders?

   lakec4me replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

   we have had standardized pit orders since 2010 - start at 1-2 and increase by 1-2 every 30 minutes. we must complete a checklist prior to initiation and complete a pit assessment every 15 minutes....

2. Free Perinatal CEUs

   lakec4me replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Breast Feeding Training has several free breastfeeding modules. Also, check out the abbot nutrition site for more free contact

3. Good OB books to read.....

   lakec4me replied to FavoRED2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Guidelines to Perinatal Care and anything on the AWHONN

4. L&D/MBU CNA Duties

   lakec4me replied to kjenkins55's topic in Ob/Gyn

   good luck with your journey! i was also a pharm tech during nursing school, and the experience was invaluable, both for nursing school and after, as a nurse. at my facility, we have nursing...

5. L&D right for me?

   lakec4me replied to allmylove's topic in Ob/Gyn

   i think you should pursue an L&D career, sounds like you would be a good fit, never know what's gonna walk in the door, and yea, things can go smooth or require lots of interventions and teaching...

6. Trends in Post Partum, Nursery, Special Care after budget cuts?

   lakec4me replied to bestbabynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   your unit should be following the awhonn guidelines for staffing, check it out on their

7. I've given up OB

   lakec4me replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm in

8. I've given up OB

   lakec4me replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi Klone, i left you a comment in the research forum - we are in a very similar situation. good luck with your new position! i have always valued your comments and i look forward to continuing to...

9. Where are the 14 viewing this forum???

   lakec4me replied to outcomesfirst's topic in Research

   Ok, Klone - this is really weird! I am also an OB RN who just recently accepted a perinatal research nurse position. I start my new job in mid October. I have followed the OB thread for a few years...

10. Tips for vaginal exams?

    lakec4me replied to Jennyfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think someone posted this somewhere on here before, but if you google "Joyous Birth, learning your cervix", there is a great article. sorry, i am a bit technically challenged to post links - lol...

11. Annual skills fair and regulatory requirements

    lakec4me replied to bobbysgirl's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We changed our skills fair to education days. we have different education stations that the nurses move throughout. the stations vary from high risk high volume topics to high risk low volume...

12. What all can you do with an MSN in Education?

    lakec4me replied to kgh31386's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have been employed as a clinical educator in a specialty area for the past 8 years. I am full time, salaried, and make less $ per hour than i do as a staff nurse (second position). However, i do...

13. How are pitocin orders written at your facility?

    lakec4me replied to newbiepnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we start pit at 1 mu and increase by 1-2 no more frequently than 30 minutes, depending on uterine activity. as a previous poster stated, i have witnessed all types of pit orders over the years, but...

14. I am HIRED!!! Labor and Delivery Nurse To BE!

    lakec4me replied to wobbles007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    wahoo, congrats, and i agree with above posters. never be afraid to ask questions of your preceptor and seek out your educator for articles, skills,

15. Epidural vs. nature births

    lakec4me replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    while i think that epidurals are a great option, i certainly don't encourage them, and i don't think it makes my job easier with all the VS & assessments! it is a patient