Sandwitch883RN

Sandwitch883RN

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  1. Cervidil by labor nurse

    Sandwitch883RN replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same

  2. Can GVN's get ACLS certification?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Calixan's topic in General Nursing

    Having more knowledge is never a waste of time. The more you know the better off you are. I have taken ACLS twice. The initial class, then recert. When I recert I take the full class though because I...

  3. Who is using amnisure??

    Sandwitch883RN replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use amnisure at my facility. The amnisure literature states that ANY line, no matter how faint indicates a positive result. However, recent intercourse can cause a positive result so it's important...

  4. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    Sandwitch883RN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've already stated my post was not taken as intended, so i'm not sure what else i can say to apologize. I've worked in facilities where there are no in house docs. We work under standing orders and...

  5. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    Sandwitch883RN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh also on the skin to skin comment. I was thinking that if mom delivered at home and you were transporting her from there, that she would be placed on the stretcher holding the baby. If she was...

  6. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    Sandwitch883RN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I in no way intended what I posted to come across as negative. You asked what you should cover when teaching out of hospital deliveries. I just stated what I had obseved when receiving out of hospital...

  7. Help with Presentation on PRECIPITOUS DELIVERY

    Sandwitch883RN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For the most part when a baby is a precip delivery, the actual delivery is fairly straight forward. Like an above poster stated support the perineum. The two real issues i've seen when EMS brings in...

  8. Application deadlines for Frontier

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for your reply. Since I posted, I did find out the same information you gave me, after calling frontier. I'm going to send in my application for the next bridge class. Hope ya hear something...

  9. L&D nurse at my wit's end....

    Sandwitch883RN replied to clb6885's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Julie CVICURN's post is absolutely correct! We have all struggled. It takes time to become comfortable, knowledgeable and proficient.Trust me, I cried my way to and from work on a few occasions. I...

  10. Application deadlines for Frontier

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I need to apply for the bridge program. Unless i'm misunderstanding, only class 83 is a bridge class. Thank you for your

  11. Hiring into a military hospital to a different specialty possible?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the opportunity to get a GS position then definately go for it! The pay and benefits are great! I know the active duty nurses move around to different specialties alot. Not sure if the GS...

  12. Constantly rejected from OB...

    Sandwitch883RN replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After reading everyone's post I could not be more glad for the path I chose. I went into L&D straight from nursing school in 2006. I caught alot of flack from "seasoned" nurses, that were tired of...

  13. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My husband has quadruple bypass surgery last year and at first I didnt want him to tell anyone I was a nurse. I didn't want the staff to assume I was judgmental of his care or that I had ICU or...

  14. Discouraged, frustrated... tired of switching JOBS!

    Sandwitch883RN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I have switched jobs frequently since becoming a nurse in 2006. Funny to find this thread today because I just accepted a new job this morning! The first two hospital jobs I had out of school were...

  15. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm so very tired of the bottle vs. breast debate. I thought I would NEVER be the one to say that either. I really do advocate breastfeeding but after helping numeous women I've come to the...

  16. Anyone in the process of applying to Frontier's class 71??

    Sandwitch883RN replied to TLAandy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks so much for sharing! I'm just getting started in the application process and hope to be in the Bridge class 74. I get so excited just reading things others have posted about their experience. I...

  17. Is it ok to specialize right out of school

    Sandwitch883RN replied to melbauman's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with everyone's posts. I went straight into L&D after nursing school and can't imagine doing anything else. I will say though that I find it somewhat interesting that people...

  18. RN acting as a Mid-Level provider

    Sandwitch883RN replied to xstraz98's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of this before. Althought, I have only worked in community hospitals. I think anyone who works in a scope of practice, legal or not, that they haven't gone to school for is a slap in...

  19. What ever happened to "mother nature"?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please don't feel that way! There are aspects of L&D nursing that are less than perfect, but that can be said of any area of nursing. Sure the way labor and birth are managed could be very...

  20. Bicitra

    Sandwitch883RN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not to mention....how would you drink 500-1000 mls of fluid at one time? And on an empty stomach to say the least? Can you imagine someone vomiting or aspiration 1000mls of fruit punch during...

  21. Labor of Love: A Midwife's Memoir

    Sandwitch883RN replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I ordered The Blue Cotton Gown, A Labor of Love, and Lady's hands, Lion's heart from amazon. All three books were amazing. However Lady's hands, Lion's Heart was definately my favorite. It was written...

  22. Military hiring nurses as civilian employees

    Sandwitch883RN replied to pennyaline's topic in General Nursing

    I am a civilian nurse in a military facility. I went through a contract company because there were no GS positions available in the unit I wanted to work in at that time. I really like working at a...

  23. Traditional postpartum care?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to eifan115's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I am now we do couplet care on PP. I'm in L&D and we are seperate. We have a level II nursery but no well baby nursery. At delivery the RN does the mom and an LPN or Corpman does the baby....

  24. Onslow Memorial Any good?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to eljamstudent's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm also a CCCC grad. The program was wonderful. We were held to a very high standard and alot was expected of the students. Because of this I felt well prepared going into a nursing role after...

  25. great midwife book

    Sandwitch883RN replied to midwife228's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I was at work on a slow night (yes.....I myself still can't believe we had a slow night!!) at was looking at midwife books available on Amazon. I came across this book and clicked on it to read the...