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  1. Have I made a mistake?

    BETSRN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Then you, too, are choosing to risk your license and the lives of others. I'd get out like the other poster we are all

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

    BETSRN replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Instead of asking for pointers here, just do the assignments that your instructor gives you. That will be a good base. None of us can give you good accurate suggestions. There is too much to include....

  3. Needed... Public Relations Ideas for failing LDRP

    BETSRN replied to kc2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First, you cannot have a NICU without a neonatologist on staff so that's a tall order. There are probaby other areas in whcih to concentrate your efforts. Physician backing is crucial. Do you have a...

  4. Have I made a mistake?

    BETSRN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I second that response. Nursing is too wonderful to throw in the towel. There are so many good units out there, good cohesive staffs and good managers. WE are not always lucky to find those in...

  5. Why are doctors so rude?

    BETSRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, of course not, but as long as nurses continue to be afraid to stand up to this behavior, it will continue. The only way to stop it is to confront it head on and hold these types of docs...

  6. What do you use for Post Delivery pain meds?

    BETSRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do epidural PCA's require your patients to drag a pump around with them if they are up and

  7. Male Nurse In Trouble Need Advice

    BETSRN replied to mnwifehelp's topic in Men in Nursing

    At this point I am sure everything is a blur (I was left by my husband for different reasons but I understand how you are feeling). It is most important that you protect YOU and YOUR CHILDREN. Make...

  8. holding a baby in after being fully dilated??

    BETSRN replied to court519's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Reporting what you heard" is exactly that. Hearsay. There is so much misperception that goes on in all fields of medicine. People perceive things but their knowledge of the facts are limited and...

  9. Routine newborn blood glucose testing?

    BETSRN replied to bbnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's one of those holdovers from the "we've always done it that way" era, with a nurse manager who probably isn't very flexible either. There are several hospitals around here like

  10. What do you use for Post Delivery pain meds?

    BETSRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in Ob/Gyn

  11. holding a baby in after being fully dilated??

    BETSRN replied to court519's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is something major missing in your scenario. Many women can be fully dilated for hours and until the baby labors down, they have no urge to push and in this case it is best NOT to be pushing...

  12. What do you use for Post Delivery pain meds?

    BETSRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why did you guys quit using Duramorph? That's the modern way!!

  13. LDRP care setting

    BETSRN replied to infantRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When we converted to LDRP years ago, EVERYONE had to be crosstrained to all three areas and it is still that way now when we have someone new. Everyone is all crosstrained. We all have our favorite...

  14. What do you use for Post Delivery pain meds?

    BETSRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use Motrin 600-800 and/or Percocets. Our c/s usually have Duramorph (not always and sometimes a PCA) and then go right to the PO meds I mentioned the next day. These meds are NOT a problem with...

  15. Unhappy Nursing Student

    BETSRN replied to Keyatte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't waste your time. If you are really intersted in midwifery, do it through getting a degree and then entering a school of midwifery that will lead you to become a CNM. bring a diect entry midwife...

  16. I would not encourage anyone to be a nurse!

    BETSRN replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you! There are plenty of jobs for those who are not happy. It always amazes me that people sit around and complain but don't DO anything about the

  17. Checking perineum during assessments?

    BETSRN replied to sparkiern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My point in questioning the THREE times was that in a normal, healthy woman who has been up (with nursing's assistance) the first time and has DONE FINE (voids, walks around her room,etc), there is no...

  18. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    BETSRN replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    Traditional (,eamomg longer and more conplete) as opposed to the

  19. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    BETSRN replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    Someone who goes through an accelerated program IS less experienced than those who go through a more traditional program. They have less time to learn the book work and far less time to have enough...

  20. Evening Shift

    BETSRN replied to malusport's topic in Nursing Career

    Eves has always been and will always be my FAVORITE

  21. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    BETSRN replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked FAR harder in nursing school than I ever did getting my original Bachelor's degree (before I went back to become a

  22. double-checking insulin with cokworker

    BETSRN replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ..................and we wonder why some students come out with sloppy

  23. double-checking insulin with cokworker

    BETSRN replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You ARE doing the right thing in checking insulin with two nurses. Your new grad co-worker sounds like an a$$. He is far too cocky for his own good. You might want to check your hospital's policy and...

  24. "Pit to distress..." (Rant)

    BETSRN replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can always go OVER the docs head to the chief of OB or to the chief of the medical staff.

  25. Pain Meds and Breastfeeding

    BETSRN replied to celle507's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go to the NCC website and you can get a good feel for what is involved. Basically it is an exam one takes on the computer. It is a good idea to have many years of OB (including L&D) under your...