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  1. Need Input from the Pros

    BETSRN replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The farther she gets in gestational age (weeks along), the better for the baby. The shots were a steroid called Celestone to mature the baby's lungs. It seems like getting up makes her cervix dilate....

  2. 1st 2005 Baby...

    BETSRN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My delivery was actually the FIRST in Connecticut at 12:40 am on 1/1. It was cool. I don't think we have ever had the first state baby in all the years I have worked at my facility. Some bigger place...

  3. Nursing Salaries in SW Florida

    BETSRN replied to TraumaNurse411's topic in Florida Nursing

    While I agree that the cost of actually renting or buying may be below what we expect here in the Northeast, the actual cost of groceries, utilities, etc., (the day to day living expenses) is about...

  4. Nursing Salaries in SW Florida

    BETSRN replied to TraumaNurse411's topic in Florida Nursing

    From all the salary discussions these last many months, I have concluded that the pay is not nearly as good as here in the Northeast. I am in Connecticut. One of my colleagues moved to Florida from my...

  5. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    BETSRN replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hospitalsoup.com is a great resourse. All the hospitals (by state and specialty) are listed. You can go to each particular website. What area of nursing are you interested

  6. Willmington area hospitals

    BETSRN replied to BETSRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I would be most interested in their maternity services and womens' health services in general. Also, what do you particularly like about that geographical area? Thanks for all the

  7. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    BETSRN replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We change syringes on the pumps and may turn an infusion down and can always turn it off, but that's it. As far as dosing , that is the sole responsibility of anesthesia, NOt the

  8. really worried........

    BETSRN replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just because your baby is posterior (suny side up) now does NOT mean that he/she will remain that way. When you are in labor, stay out of bed as much as possible and allow the baby to get into a more...

  9. Working ALL the holidays!

    BETSRN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my place (ineffective manager or not), we all work the opposite (eve or day of major holiday) of what we worked the previous year. There are no exceptions. If someone wants to flip flop with...

  10. considering nursing...

    BETSRN replied to betsyMT2003's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a teacher before I went back for nursing. It's been almost 20 years and it is the BEST decision I ever made. Good

  11. Should I quit my job?

    BETSRN replied to jacesmom2's topic in Nursing Career

    Evenings is a WONDERFUL shift for people with young children. I have been on evenings almost my entire career. You don't miss any of the holidays because you are home in the mornings. Regardless of...

  12. Paternity testing, blood types, and DNA

    BETSRN replied to Bjo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Around here tsting is not readily available until the baby is about 6 months old, so i am

  13. Paternity testing, blood types, and DNA

    BETSRN replied to Bjo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am always leery of these guys who want paternity testing........I know this is off the subject, but your daughter needs to watch her back. Any guy (in my opinion) that wants to opt out and say he...

  14. Team nursing in L&D & Mother/Baby

    BETSRN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The concept of LDRP (labor/delivery/recovery/Postpartum) brings all the staff together and there is teamwork without a hassle. The clincher is that ALL nurses have to be crosstrained in all areas. It...

  15. How long does NRP certification last?

    BETSRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP is good for two years. I think that is the standard anywhere. Having NRP before you have an actual job is not going to make you more "marketable" as everyone (usually) who works with newborns has...

  16. What's the best part about your job?

    BETSRN replied to wagnersl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that being privileged to be present at the birth of the FAMILY is what I like best about my job as an LDRP

  17. Tampa Accomodations - help please!!

    BETSRN replied to RN2Bin05's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was at Frenchy's in October and I have to say, I did not care for the food. However, I did NOT try the grouper sandwich. I will next time,

  18. Tampa Accomodations - help please!!

    BETSRN replied to RN2Bin05's topic in Florida Nursing

    The Tampa airport is very good: rental cars are right there. However, I would not want to stay right near the airport (especially in an unfamiliar cit unless there is a big hotel right AT the airport....

  19. Narcan at Delivery

    BETSRN replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We always have Narcan available and can use it if necessary, but it is highly unusual to need it at

  20. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - NEED INFO!

    BETSRN replied to Town & Country's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Like Karen, I work at Bristol Hospital. I know a few nurses (and had a couple of RN patients) who work(ed) at CHH and were not particularly happy. Look around before you jump. I have an ex colleague...

  21. I start my OB rotation in Jan.

    BETSRN replied to Love4Me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just get as much overall experience as you can. Your experiences will depend on the type of unit where you work (LDR, LDRP, old traditional delivery rooms, what have you.....) Good luck and

  22. Maternity Nurse/Mid-Wife

    BETSRN replied to bambi147's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The community college option (with the plan to go for the BSN after), is a great choice for many people. During the 2 years at CC, you do all the pre-req's and become an RN in the process (you also...

  23. nuchal translucency thickness

    BETSRN replied to Chevelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While there are markers for Downs that can be seen (or appear to be seen) on ultrasound, the only definitive diagnosis for this is an amniocentesis. That is your genetic workup that is completely...

  24. children present at birth-yay or nay-ages of kids, your experiences, etc

    BETSRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had several excellent experiences having siblings at a birth, but like the others, it depends on the child, the situation, and the parents' desires. Someitmes the parents want the sibling there...

  25. Hello everyone i need some help please?

    BETSRN replied to o27pink's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I suppose it depends a lot on what track you want to follow for your RN, how much you can afford both in $ and time. I have no information on quality of any of the schools. We occasionally have...