DarcieRN

DarcieRN has 3 years experience.

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1. Hospital "gift" for mom?

   DarcieRN replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in Ob/Gyn

   money spent anywhere in the hospital is a good thing. Having a baby is a happy time and it brings money into the hospital. You have a choice where to birth your baby, for the most part, so why not try to bring people in to your hospital by giving awa...

2. What stethoscope do you have?

   DarcieRN replied to zooz's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have an Ultrascope that I just love.

3. Tell me what you think....

   DarcieRN replied to OBbethie's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Im not sure. My first reaction is that the hospital I work at would probably fire her too. There are only a few nurses who are trained to use the u/s on my floor and they need Drs orders and it has to be charged in the computer to the patient. I am n...

4. Infant ID procedures

   DarcieRN replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   we band babies in the LDR. Baby and mom get one with identical info. Sex, full name of mom, date/time of birth, MR#, delivering Dr. After baby leaves the LDR and goes to the nursery the very first thing is the admiting nurse checks all the numbers, l...

5. Need help, please

   DarcieRN replied to babynursingrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I dont think there is anything wrong with formula, but try to avoid promoting just one. Maybe coupons for several brands with educational material on breast feeding. I like the idea of a journal for pregnancy and baby, magazines and info on baby safe...

6. Hospital "gift" for mom?

   DarcieRN replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We used to 'loan' car seats till they stopped coming back. Now with all the liability we aren't even allowed to help make sure the one they have is installed correctly. We have to direct them to the fire dept for that. No fancy dinners for our patien...

7. Hospital "gift" for mom?

   DarcieRN replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We give all moms a diaper bag filled with goodies, coupons, formula, teaching materials and other odds and ends. We also give every mom a phone card for 30 minutes so they can spread the good news. There are tons of volunteers who are always bringing...

8. Questions? For Postpartum Nurses

   DarcieRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi I am a mother/baby nurse who works nights now, but did work days until recently. I work at one of the most fertile, lol, hospitals there is in NC and we are usually very busy. A given day (12 hr shift) we can have as many as 14 babies delivered an...