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  1. College and Accelerated BSNs

    BETSRN replied to cserrah's topic in Nursing Career

    It doesn't sounds as if you really want nursing. If you do, then I suggest that you pick a school that offers nursing as a major. Minor in something else.You can always travel. Once you have some...

  2. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    BETSRN replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    This gave me a huge laugh! Thanks for the

  3. Is OB for me? Is nursing for me? Shy nurse needs help.

    BETSRN replied to Soul's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You need to speak with your Nurse Manager TODAY! NO one deserves to be treated as you are being treated. This "preceptor" should NOT be orienting new grads(or new nurses). The ability to speak up will...

  4. How many went from new grad to L&D?

    BETSRN replied to Foxfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Meaning move into L&D when you have had a chance to get comfortable with mother/baby. There is so mcuh to learn. Some basic comfort level (like getting your NRP out of the way) and skill with...

  5. How many went from new grad to L&D?

    BETSRN replied to Foxfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D is WONDERFUL!! I would be hard pressed to leave it. Do I think it is right for a new grad? No, I do not. It is a stressful, critical care area where you are taking care of two people, one you...

  6. Shands jacksonville-Er

    BETSRN replied to orange-rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    What was Shands L&D like? I amy be moving

  7. Hands-On L&D Nurses?

    BETSRN replied to healingheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital has hands-on nurses. However, you have to realize that as an RN, you will have an obligation to have your hands on those monitors (when they are being used) and you will be requires to...

  8. Are Dr.'s really this way?

    BETSRN replied to ebrooks's topic in General Nursing

    Some are, some are not. Don't forget, however, that a lot has to do with how the nurse handles this. Just rmember, NO ONE shuld be talking to someone with disrespect. If you do NOT allow that type of...

  9. childbirth educator

    BETSRN replied to elleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally, I am of a low to non-intervention mindset. I also had easy births. I have a difficult time perceiving long hours of pain or pushing more than a few times. I work in a low intervention...

  10. Placenta Previa

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thankfully, most previas are diagnosed by ultrasound before they can cause trouble. It is of the utmost importance that anyone with a known previa be educated to seek treatment IMMEDIATELY with any...

  11. Any new grad need a mentor

    BETSRN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Everyone is green when they start: even those seasoned nurses who come into OB after many years in a differnt specialty. It's okay to be green. We were all there when we first started. There is only...

  12. L&D 1st clinical rotation...help

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Haley, I don't know who you are but you will NOT get very far with an attitude like what you present in the above quote. Clearly, you are not reading or digesting anything many of us have said. Just...

  13. L&D 1st clinical rotation...help

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Killing with kindness" is also fake. Concentrate on just being there and grabbing every opportunity that you can to learn. I LOVE working with nursing students but the last thing I want/need is a...

  14. ICEA Childbirth Educator Program?

    BETSRN replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not certified through ICEA but I use their teaching pamphlets all the time in CB class! They are wonderful!! I would definitely go with ICEA (or

  15. childbirth educator

    BETSRN replied to elleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not too sure there is any real advantage. I LOVE ICEA's teaching materials. I use them all the time. Lamaaze is a known name and having a Lamaaze certified CBE (LCCE) on staff might be good for...

  16. What do you want your OB patients to get from childbirth class?

    BETSRN replied to Mahnikuh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have alerady posted about advocacy, but I wanted to add something else. You can teach till you're blue in the face about labor being natural, not askig for induction, all babies are not huge, work...

  17. What do you want your OB patients to get from childbirth class?

    BETSRN replied to Mahnikuh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hope that all of my clients learn to advocate for themselves as well as their

  18. childbirth educator

    BETSRN replied to elleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally, if I were doing it all over again, I wouild probably go through ICEA or

  19. Scared to care for IUFD and medical terminations

    BETSRN replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your own loss will give you a special type of compassion that others cannot provide. I would suggest what is very important is that you show your comfort to the parents. Don't be afraid to cry with...

  20. New grad in need of a pep talk

    BETSRN replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Keeping the "anything is possible" concept in the forefront is what is going to make you a great nurse! Complacency is what does us in. ALWAYS make time to learn something new. Never be afraid to say...

  21. L&D 1st clinical rotation...help

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. It's sicky sweet and fake. Just show honest interest. Be ready to step up to the plate when you are able to but also be able to get out of the way

  22. L&D 1st clinical rotation...help

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What you are able to do to not overstep, etc is also going to depend on the specific facility. As you have said, you are there to learn. Wait until you get there and start learning. That's why I...

  23. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    BETSRN replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    I second that. There are a lot of us out there who love to work with students. Many factors come into play. There are nurses who do not like to teach (are actually scared of it) and therefor are not...

  24. What is the L&D ratio?

    BETSRN replied to Foxfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are a small LDRP but we work 1:1 in active labor. We might go help out on the floor with other assignments if our patient is not active, but as a labor nurse, we are officially assigned one...

  25. L&D 1st clinical rotation...help

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why do you cringe? I have been a nurse for 20 years and have precepted both new hires and many many students. I am on your side. I want to see ALL new nurses get as much experience as they can so they...