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

    BETSRN replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with you. I have worked in three different hospitals and I have to say this BON thing has NEVER surfaced or been an issue. Who is reporting who in these

  2. ADN to BSN or ADN to work

    BETSRN replied to joli's topic in Nursing Career

    You are like me. I had a non-nursing BS (was a teacher) and then got my RN in a diploma program. I say go for the job and then spend the time on the rest of the degree later on. The work experience is...

  3. Poll: Are there openings in L&D?

    BETSRN replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do NOT hire new grads into LDRP at all. Our manager has stuck to at least 6 months

  4. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    BETSRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Bristol Hospital (where I work) did that years ago (that was the time of a push to an all RN facility). All the LPN's were given two options: go back to school for your RN (and the hospital paid for...

  5. Frustrations about L&D nursing

    BETSRN replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just went hospital-wide online charting this weekend and WHAT A NIGHTMARE. Even when you know what to do and what button to push, it takes longer to do things than it did before. I am sure portions...

  6. The Know-It-All nurse

    BETSRN replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your first example is plain, burned out laziness and the second example is the fact that many nurses do NOT think "outside the box". As it is, we rarely break the bed for anyone: doc or CNM, unless...

  7. Patient Care Tech I

    BETSRN replied to Jenn1228's topic in Florida Nursing

    Our Patient Care techs are our regular CNA's but they were trained to scrub for our C/sections. At my facility, our techs are called OB Techs, because of this additional

  8. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    BETSRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I see you have had a lot of good responses here. All I would add is that you should stay away from ANY carbonated drinks (soda) until you are passing gas (rectally that is). Gas build up is worse...

  9. Postpartum pain management

    BETSRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think anyone was discouraging the use of Percocet. However, the less you give of any narcotic, the better for Mom (and her bottom). We actually offer Motrin and percs together as they do two...

  10. Frustrations about L&D nursing

    BETSRN replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Laboring down just means that you let the patient's epidural (if she has one) wear of enough so the patient feels the urge to push (or if no anesthesia, when she feels the urge). Some docs are...

  11. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    BETSRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Is that Sharon Hospital or Charlotte Hungeford that is hiring LPN's? I know Charlotte has had a dickens of a time finding staff. I know colleagues who left there for a variety of

  12. Searching for an LVN-RN Program. HELP!!!

    BETSRN replied to closatssl1's topic in General Nursing

    I amy be outdated by here in the Regeant program in new York, several years ago, you had to have10 years of clinical experience to even qualify for the program. I am NOT trying to mis-inform people. I...

  13. An Update........(LONG)

    BETSRN replied to Goldenearring1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is no wonder three have left since November. That orientation is not nearly long enough. I think (even if you ultimately want L&D) that maybe going back to the NICU and being safe (while you...

  14. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    BETSRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is NO needle left in your spine at all. A needle is used to put in the medication, but nothing is left in your back with a spinal and with an epidural, a tiny flexible catheter is inserted into...

  15. Shift v. Shift

    BETSRN replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't like to make a global statement but I think most off shift people would tell you that day shift people always have the looks. Nothing is ever right for some of them and they are bigger whiners...

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

    BETSRN replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    If you have this problem with a co-worker, then you need to go to your manager (or above her if need be) ,discuss the situation and have the manager bring BOTH of you together to discuss this. This is...

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

    BETSRN replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    ANY critical care area: L&D, ICU, IMCU, CCU, OR, med-surg...........most areas are critical in one way or

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

    BETSRN replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my 20th year of nursing and I ahve NEVER heard anone refer anything to a

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

    BETSRN replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    It would seem to me that if the nurse (or anyone in question) has nothing to hide, she/he should just do the drug screen. What's the big deal. Refusal to do so immediately sends up a red flag. If any...

  20. Searching for an LVN-RN Program. HELP!!!

    BETSRN replied to closatssl1's topic in General Nursing

    I do know that the Regents program (for LPN's to become RN's) has the stipulation that you cannot even take the program unless you have at least 10 years as a practicing LPN under your belt

  21. Phasing out LPN's.

    BETSRN replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in an all RN facility. When they phased out LPN's years ago, they gave them the choice to go back to school (hospital paid and held their benefits intact) to become an RN or become a CNA. I...

  22. Frustrations about L&D nursing

    BETSRN replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the best way it to just move beyone frustration. It is always going to be there so forget it and just enjoy the situation at hand. Let the frustrations go. Who cares? Concentrating on that...

  23. Shift v. Shift

    BETSRN replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. Stay out of the middle and let the petty nursews feed into it themselves. Just do what you need to do and get on with it. It's a waste of your time!

  24. Quick question about delivery room

    BETSRN replied to Gabby_101's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WE let anyone in as long as the mother wants them there and they are supportive of the patient. Have your mom check the hospital's policy. I can't see it being a problem. Go for it! You're going to...

  25. New L&D Nurse and Overwhelmed!!!

    BETSRN replied to NurseHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    By the way.......just relax and take it easy. You are only three days into this!! It takes a good YEAR to begin to feel really comfortable about doing L&D more or less on your own. Never forget to...