Sandwitch883RN

Sandwitch883RN

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  1. How many L&D nurses rupture membranes or insert IUPC's?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Salgal08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are not allowed to AROM or place IUPC's as RN's. However we routinely did FSE's on ruptured pts and placed cervidil. I just started working in a new facility. I'm not sure of the policies yet...

  2. Online Tutorials: Electronic Fetal Monitoring

    Sandwitch883RN replied to VickyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you take the online program thats offered for $70 on the AWOHNN website are you then EFM certified? If not how do you become

  3. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

    Sandwitch883RN replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NothWestWind....excellent post! I entered L&D as a new grad and still as a new nurse (2yrs) I struggle with confidence, and developing a thick skin. I still dont know that I would have gone to...

  4. Anyone have experience at PCMH..good or bad?

    Sandwitch883RN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am interviewing at PCMH next week. So far the reviews of this facility here have been mixed. I realize there are benefits and drawbacks at any facility but I would greatly appreciate any input about...

  5. Any HRP Nurses out there???

    Sandwitch883RN replied to RNKatrinaK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Katrina...Hope you are recovering well from your surgeries! Please let us know how you like HRP. I've also posted my frustrations about working L&D. I think i'd like to try a move to newborn...

  6. Jealous Nurses!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sandwitch883RN replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    There are RN programs designed to be completed in 2 years. The associate degree nursing program offered by most community colleges. I took three years to do mine because I finished the non-nursing...

  7. Anyone have experience at PCMH..good or bad?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for asking LittleWing....I had a strange experience with the whole process at Pitt....lol....I saw an L&D position posted so I applied and they contected me the next day about my online...

  8. Who's leaving nursing?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Horizontal voilence is an excellent way to describe it. Usually s**t flows downhill, but in nursing its definatley a horizontal flow as well! Oh and also...I ride a Harley...I've had many days where I...

  9. Did anyone read the People story about Christina Aguilera?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

  10. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    Sandwitch883RN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I just signed the petition and there are only 100 signatures??!!

  11. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    Sandwitch883RN replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I'm a new nurse and am ashamed to admit, but I had no idea how to be proactive regarding my chosen proffesion. In the two years i've been a nurse i've already experienced frustration over...

  12. RNC - the whats and hows?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The exam at American Nurses Creditialing Center says the the maternal child and high risk perinatal exams have been retired. Does that mean you can no longer get certified in these areas? Also, on the...

  13. Any previous L&D nurses move to NICU?

    Sandwitch883RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been an L&D nurse for two years. I've had alot of issues with setteling into a job that i'm happy with. I've posted my issues on the OB/Gyn forum. In a nutshell I went into L&D right...

  14. Any previous L&D nurses move to NICU?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I meant to say I still plan on doing L&D PRN but to begin trying to make the move to the nursery! OOpps I don't type as fast as I

  15. Any previous L&D nurses move to NICU?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much for the input! Encouragement and experience from others is always helpful and appreciated. I'm glad you found a place that you like. I am checking into nursery availability. We have a...

  16. Nursing Misconceptions

    Sandwitch883RN replied to allanina03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't stand the "customer service" mentality. I think it diminishes quality care rather than enhances it for all of the reasons mentioned in previous posts. If you want it "your way" go to burger...

  17. Meltdown at work

    Sandwitch883RN replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WOW! I've stated repeatedly in different posts that until I found this website I thought I was the only one struggling with being a nurse! And again...I'll say that I'm soooo glad to know that i'm not...

  18. Has anyone worked at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern?

    Sandwitch883RN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Does anyone have any input on working at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern? They have several openings i'm intersted in and would like to know if anyone can tell me about their...

  19. Job jumping the first year..cant find a fit! Help!

    Sandwitch883RN replied to nurse4life40RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have posted a similar story in the ob/gyn thread about job hoping and usually respond to others post when they have a similar story. One thing that has helped me tremendously is finding this...

  20. Mother/Baby units, how do they flow?

    Sandwitch883RN replied to luv2laborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I started in L&D out of nursing school I worked in a hospital where everything was very seperate. L&D, PP and nursery each had their own staff and did seperate scheduling. The hospital...

  21. Am I the ONLY one??

    Sandwitch883RN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for your support and kind words. I've read other post very similar to mine and am very thankful i'm not alone in how I feel. I have just taken a job in a small rural hospital and...

  22. Am I the ONLY one??

    Sandwitch883RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello to all! I'm new here and introduced myself on the page for new introductions! Still learning to navigate around here. I've been an RN for two years and went right into L&D after graduation....

  23. To those accepted to Frontier...question?

    Sandwitch883RN posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am very interested in Frontier's program. I'm an L&D nurse with two years of experience. I've read on the website and looked at the application. My question is....How much nursing experience...

  24. To those accepted to Frontier...question?

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

    Thanks so much for the reply. I don't think i'll be applying very soon. However i'm not sure yet. I'm glad to have a place where I can post to ask questions and receive support from other nurses. Will...

  25. How far does everyone commute to work?

    Sandwitch883RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am interviewing soon with a teaching hospital approx. 60 miles from my home. I've never worked at a teaching hospital and feel this would be a good opportunity to increase my skill level and...