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  1. Paramedic to RN

    BETSRN replied to L2750's topic in Nursing Career

    Bottom line is that paramedic training is specific to a certain type of work. When and if you are back in the hospital as a CNA(for instance) those are your duties and nothing else. You can NOT...

  2. ADN to BSN or ADN to work

    BETSRN replied to joli's topic in Nursing Career

    Personally, I don't think the all BSN thing is ever going to fly. That is just my opinion as I am one of those people with a non-nursing Bachelor's that went through a diploma program (at that time)....

  3. Stages of Labor

    BETSRN replied to chazca's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It takes you longer to post here than it would to go to a text and look it up (or do an online

  4. Athlete's version of labor

    BETSRN replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to say that often these older first time couples are totally blown away by the birth and what's to come. They have NO idea how hard it is and how their life is going to

  5. How accurate do you think sonograms at 4 mnths. preg. are?

    BETSRN replied to mishayla96's topic in Ob/Gyn

    an ultrasound is not a reliable way to determine the baby's sex and they should not e done for that purpose. it is a misuse of technology. the only way to accurately predict the baby's sex is by...

  6. being induced

    BETSRN replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Stay out of bed as much as possible. Stand at the bedside and lean over the bed so maybe the baby will be encourage to turn. Walk, walk,

  7. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

    BETSRN replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    The supervisor's comment about never questioning a doc is the SCARIEST part of that post. Someone ought to be questioning her

  8. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    BETSRN replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am not an artificial nail oerson (had them once for a couple of weeks only) but while you are waiting, I would suggest taking some prenatal vitamins (you can buy them OTC). They seem to really make...

  9. I've had it......I QUIT!!!

    BETSRN replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your troubles. Just be as professional as you can: don't stoop to anyone's level. Keep you head up and show them you are the professional. While you're at it, document everything you...

  10. oldest nursing student?

    BETSRN replied to grammyd's topic in Nursing Career

    My ex did the same thing (except with a new girlfriend). My nursing career saved me financially. I owe my success post divorce to my career. There is absolutely NO doubt about

  11. New Nurse burned out

    BETSRN replied to inursm's topic in Nursing Career

    There are lots of wonerful units, lots of excellent managers and lots of satisfied nurses. Nursing is a second career for me,too, but it is the best thing I ever did. Keep in mind that many (not all)...

  12. what do lpns get to do in L&d?

    BETSRN replied to fallinangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most hospitals do NOT use LPN's at all in L&D. That's critical care. many do not use them at all. My advice to you (if you wnat to do L&D), spend the extra time and go for your RN. That way,...

  13. How do I get my foot in the OB door?

    BETSRN replied to Cassandre''s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most hospitals require you to have your IBCLC (international board certification) to be hired as a lactation consultant (or to use the title at all). The requirements for that are very stringent...

  14. How do I get my foot in the OB door?

    BETSRN replied to Cassandre''s topic in Ob/Gyn

    You better make sure you can handle patient care before you go on to nursing school. L&D is definitely NOT for the faint of heart. You are dealing with two patients at once: one you cannot really...

  15. Patient Care Tech I

    BETSRN replied to Jenn1228's topic in Florida Nursing

    Which Florida Hospital branch? There are several. I have an ex-colleague who works at Florida Hospital

  16. Where are the docs??

    BETSRN replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally, I LOVE not having the docs there all the time. It gives us a chance to be nurses! We have so much more autonomy and it is wonderful not having them breathing down your back. As far as...

  17. Open glottis pushing & Perineal massage

    BETSRN replied to SheaTab's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Beside pushing on the side, sitting them straight up and/or using the squat bar works great. Using nature is a great thing. They don't teach that to docs in school: nor do they teach patience. If you...

  18. MD's trying to change the way we care for newborns

    BETSRN replied to SamOBRn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ALL OF US ARE CROSSTRAINED TO DO LABOR/NSY/PP. AS LONG AS THE ASSESSMENT GETS DONE BY AN RN IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO DOES IT. WE HELP EACH

  19. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    BETSRN replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our OBT's are a Godsend. I do NOT want to be trained to scrub! I love circulating and am glad that we had to start doing our own sections. It was a real nightmare at first (for us and the OR) but when...

  20. New Nurse burned out

    BETSRN replied to inursm's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you give us some more specific details,

  21. OB terminology

    BETSRN replied to fleasle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Para refers to live births. If she is a primip (primigravida :meaning first pregnancy) and still pregnant then she is a gravida 1 para 0 ( or G1P0), because she has not delivered as

  22. Question???

    BETSRN replied to missmika's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You need your BSN and usually some experience in ICU critical care before you are eligible for anurse anesthetist program. When you are done, you have your Masters, like all other ARNP's. Best of...

  23. What does your screenname mean?

    BETSRN replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    My name is Betsy and I am an RN. Very simple. Hence, the screen

  24. 12hr shifts and holidays

    BETSRN replied to ernurse728's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, there are NO 12's on holidays, only 8's. The 12 hour people are part of two shifts and they are expected to work an 8 on one of their shifts. Example would be a 12 hour day or night person...

  25. Open glottis pushing & Perineal massage

    BETSRN replied to SheaTab's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The longer you keep the doc out of the room, the better the mother will be. With less manipulation of the perineum (by docs fingers) there will be less liklihood of bleeding and unnecessary tearing or...