becca.utns

Just found out I PASSED!!! I kept reading everyone who only got 75 questions on this board passed, but I just felt so bad after the exam. Not anymore! Good luck to everyone else!

I hope so!!! Good luck to you too!!!

I just took the NCLEX and it shut off at 75 questions. I wanted so bad to answer more to prove that I was not an idiot. Mainly they were priority and psych questions. I know everyone thinks they did bad when they finish, but I really think I did bad because they kept throwing the same type of questions at me. That seems to me like I was getting them wrong so instead of going on to something else they wanted to make sure I didn't know the answers to that type of question. I just don't see how they can judge us on only 75 questions. If I had the choice I would have taken the 'old fashioned pencil & paper all day long' exam!

Thanks for the reply! I didn't think many OB's had this attitude, maybe it was because the location of the hospital I had my clinical. It was in a poor part of town and many of the moms were teens. Maybe the OB's didn't see too many birth plans. Obviously the teens did not usually have birth plans, it was two women in their 20's & 30's who actually had a birth plan and the doc's were sarcastic about it. This wasn't the most professional hospital I have been to. (That's a whole different thread). I hope to work in L&D in the future and would be pleased if mom had a birth plan. I think it shows that she has educated herself and is prepared. :)

I was just wondering... When I was in my L&D rotation in school the OB's I worked with would be very condescending with any woman who gave them a birth plan. Usually it was behind the mom's back. Why do OB's do this? I could understand it if mom was making outrageous demands. But I'm just talking about the mention of a birth plan and the OB rolling his eyes (before he has even looked at it) and saying something sarcastic to the nurses. After witnessing this several times I'm actually dreading giving my OB my birth plan at my next appt. Especially after being told, "just get the epidural.." after I mentioned 'Hypnobirthing'... Anyway... just wondering what L&D nurses have witnessed and think about it. Thanks!

Hi, I was just wondering... I keep reading about waiting for the cord to stop pulsating before it is clamped & cut and how this is a good thing. I never saw this being done in my rotation (I didn't think it was a big deal) and haven't found a reason why it's done. I figure it is done to allow the baby to receive more blood from the placenta. But what is the reason... nutrients, O2, or d/t babies losing blood from draws that may be done later? It seems like it is only done if mom requests it. Do many pt.s ask for this?

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I just wanted to add that I smoked a pack a day for 5 years and could not quit. I tried the patch and the gum, neither worked for me. I would actually chew two pieces of Nicorette and was still dying for a cigarette, so I would break down and smoke a cig while chewing the gum. :uhoh21: I finally quit cold turkey. I'm not saying that is what you should do. It took several failed attempts and the first week was a nightmare, but every day after that got easier and easier. The intense cravings didn't last that long, I just had to keep fighting them over and over again. But it was worth it! You can do it! Good luck! :)

When I had to do this I remember thinking, "OMG, like I don't know how to give someone a bath, is this necessary?" But now after graduating, I think it is actually a good idea! You really learn how important it is to shut the door and draw the curtain, as well as to keep the patient draped and warm and making sure the water was warm. After working in the hospitals with some nurses I wish everyone had to do this so they would remember the 'important little things'. It really was not a big deal at all considering we also did breast exams and palpated for femoral pulses during our head to toe exam, started IV's, gave SC injections, and drew blood. It is all a learning experience.

Lady Jezebel, if you go to http://www.hypnobirthing.com there is a discussion board and that question has been asked several times with many different helpful replies. I had that question also and basically there are many people who have just read the book, listened to the C.D.s, and practiced at home and were successful (which is what I'm doing). I'm due in Sept. I'm waiting for my book and C.D.s in the mail. From what I've gathered your success is based on how much you prepare and practice. Good Luck to you & Congratulations!!! Feel free to e-mail me if you want!

Thank you MaryPush, I'm not going to take someone seriously when their spelling and/or grammar is a nightmare.

I had to share this... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5022344/?GT1=3391 In L&D the largest baby I witnessed being born was 10 pounds. The story doesn't mention if mom had GD...

This has nothing to do with what you are saying :zzzzz , but how you are saying it. I am not a student nurse anymore (thank god!!!!), however you are not making student nurses look very good. I'm not only talking about your attitude but your SPELLING, OMG!!! Check out your previous posts... And what is 'ridulousness' :chuckle Just a bit of helpful info...

Thanks for your opinions and experience!!! :) I think I have a little too much time on my hands having just graduated and sittin' around waiting for my beautiful baby to arrive! During my L&D rotation in school I never saw an epis. being done (keeping in mind I was only there 1 day a week for a semester). It is nice to hear many nurses saying episiotomies are not routine anymore where they are, thank goodness. But, of course, if baby were in anyway at risk and needed out stat I wouldn't mind an epis. Anywho...I was curious about opinions and what you all have actually seen in practice.

All of the research I have read says that episiotomies are done frequently but moms do better without having one. I have also read research that shows moms who have episiotomies have greater incidence of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations, whereas moms who do not recieve an episiotomy usually only have 1st to 2nd degree lacerations. My question is with all of the research why are OB's continuing with such a high rate of episiotomies. Also, in your practice, do you agree with the research findings that show the risks of episiotomies outweigh the benefits?

Hey April, I am graduating in a week and probably moving to Atlanta in January. I found online that nurses with 2-3 years exp. earn around $48,000 in Atlanta. I couldn't find out how much new grads would make though. I don't know too much about the hospitals except Emory Crawford Long Hospital on Peachtree St. hires new grads for nurse residencies which is what I'm looking for, but I didn't see anything for NICU for new grads. (which is where I want to work also). This website has all of the Atlanta Hospitals and links to their hospitals... http://www.calladoctor.net/hospitals-atlanta/Hospitals.htm -Becca :)

Hi, just wondering if anyone has actually had a patient who used the hypnobirthing technique and how well it worked. And your thoughts on it. Thanks! :)

I figured I was being inflexible. I suppose I should wait until we move. I just didn't want to forget everything I have learned and sit around at home without a job. And I'm really excited to start working in OB, I loved my clinical rotation, it was fabulous. Thanks for the advice.

Hi, I was wanting advice about what to do. I am graduating very soon, pregnant, and possibly moving in January. I have 3 months to work before I give birth and I would like to work in L&D or PP or nursery. But I cannot make any commitments since we are probably moving. I don't want to go back to work for at least 3 months after delivery either. I know I am being extremely flexible here Am I a 'lost cause'?!? :uhoh21: What would you experienced nurses do?

Have you taken the HESI? I'll take the NCLEX in June and just took the HESI. Out of 160 questions I got only 2 fill in the blank (they were medication questions), and I got one of the multiple answer questions. So, if they are about the same there may not be too many of the new format questions.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting. I am graduating from nursing school in May and I'm 4 1/2 months pregnant! I have diagnosed myself with pregnancy induced attention deficit disorder however. :chuckle It's kinda hard to study when I'm so excited about the baby growing inside me. You'll do great!! My mom had her last at 40 and everything went perfectly!

If only Kaplan would have waited one year to make these changes :rotfl: They are adding fill in the blank and select all that apply. I have heard also there might be a touchscreen and you have to touch where, for example, you would listen for different heart sounds. If you get 30 or so classmates together for the Kaplan course you can save around $100, it's worth doing! Good luck to us! :) If you go to every Kaplan class and you fail the NCLEX you get a full refund! kaplannursing.com

She might want to try Sea Bands. They are available at Eckerds and probably any other drug store. They are wrist bands that work by applying acupressure to prevent nausea. I've heard they work really well for other preg women so I tried them and they do work! Good luck!

http://www.babycenter.com/mybabycenter/132.html This site talks about babies "practicing breathing" in utero @ 32 weeks. I thought it strange when I read it. NICU Nurse explained it perfectly and that is exactly what we learned last semester also. I don't know where the website got that info.

http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/preconception/gettingpregnant/730.html From all that I have read, it's recommended to go for preconceptual counseling 3 months to a year before you start trying to conceive. This link might be exactly what you are looking for.

I'm a student and was interested in everyone's response to the research I have seen. I think it's interesting to read about and may give some insight, but I would never give less or more meds to a redhead (that's kinda scary, especially since I am one :) ) Someone edited out the "shut up" post, so that's cool. But I was just looking for opinions and experience. The increased bleeding of redheads is something you don't learn about in school, but once you start working. Our instructor stressed repeatedly that EVERYONE is at risk for PP hemorrhage. I just think it's interesting to know the little tidbits of info. Thanks again