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  1. Hello everyone i need some help please?

    BETSRN replied to o27pink's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Any of those RN programs are acceptable. I work with several RN's who completed some of those programs. Go for whatever suits your schedule I ahve been here in CT. hospital througout my entire nursing...

  2. Maternity Nurse/Mid-Wife

    BETSRN replied to bambi147's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) NOT BSM. May I ask where you are from? Are you presently in high school? I ask because you don't sound too kowledgable in this area or you are fooling us. I...

  3. Competent and Risk of losing License

    BETSRN replied to Goldenearring1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, the sad comes with the joyful in L&D. The less done the better with an IUFD and it sounds like you all did it right. usually, if you leave well enough alone, the baby will come on...

  4. thinking about switching from OB to dialysis...

    BETSRN replied to ChristineO's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LDRP is great....when you get everyone crosstrained. We went through that transition you describe about 17 years ago and it is wonderful. However, it sounds as if you have lousy management and I can...

  5. Labor, birth and spectators

    BETSRN replied to KRVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A man who "calls the shots" in a labor/birth is NOT a traditional husband. He is just a JERK. I have worked with many couples during my many years in L&D and these men only want it to be all about...

  6. float position as new BSN grad

    BETSRN replied to SpecFuz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you DO allow yourwelf to float after only 12 weeks, you WILL be puting your license on the line, believe me! WE do terrible things to out new grads and what you have described is a terrible thing!...

  7. float position as new BSN grad

    BETSRN replied to SpecFuz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As an LDRP nurse of many years, I think this is a BAD idea. You need far MORE than 12 weeks orientation to function safely in this area: ESPECIALLY in the L&D portion. I can see 12 weeks in...

  8. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    BETSRN replied to babymeena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are a licensed RN, then you should identify yourself as

  9. epidural management postpartum

    BETSRN replied to KKRJJ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I surely think checking O2 sat every hour for all those hours is certainly overkill. Some of our sections get up and out of bed within several hours of delivery. We used to check respirations every...

  10. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    BETSRN replied to babymeena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now that you are an RN, why would you work for the agency as an

  11. Heard a sad, scary story from my preceptor today

    BETSRN replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We did have a baby die when it got stuck (this is NOT urban legend) once many years ago. She was on her way to a section and then all of a sudden the baby moved down. The head was born and then they...

  12. Competent and Risk of losing License

    BETSRN replied to Goldenearring1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's an unacceptable orientation. At least 3-4 months exclusively in L&D is a minimum. Do NOT do it! Learn mother/baby. That's a great place to start. You're right to be concerned. This new...

  13. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    BETSRN replied to babymeena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Occasionally when we are swamped, we have a seasoned med-surg nurse come from another floor and help us out with our postpartums and even then, we have to orient her a bit (but we never leave our...

  14. Computer charting in L&D

    BETSRN replied to evltwnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are lucky. We are an LDRP and we work 1:1 in labor. WE also flex and help each other in any area whenever the you-know-what hits the fan! 1. Do you have computer charting on your unit? yes, just...

  15. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    BETSRN replied to babymeena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't be afraid to ask questions and find out what your particular unit will expect of you. You will not be involved with any L&D. You should NOT be asked to attend any deliveries to do baby...

  16. Thinking about becoming a midwife?

    BETSRN replied to WhatToDo's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yale has a three year midwifery program that you would qualify for. Another option for you would be Frintier Nursing/Midwifery School. http://www.midwives.org/Default.htm. Try that link. That is also...

  17. Labor, birth and spectators

    BETSRN replied to KRVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This has been an excellent discussion. I am sure you will be able to work things out as you wish them to be. What actually concerns me more is how your husband will parent AFTER the baby is born (in...

  18. WANTED: Words of Wisdom from L&D RNs

    BETSRN replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats on coming into a wonderful field! Remember that it takes many years to feel really confident in L&D and that's okay. No one should ever be too confident. Take it one day and one...

  19. Dealing with Birthmoms & Adoptive moms

    BETSRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The only part I want to speak on here is the part about the c/section. Your presence (or lack of it) may not be anyone's choice but the hospital staff's. The birthmother should be the one deciding who...

  20. When are they in trouble? (Decels)

    BETSRN replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Take your time. Take many classes and don't expect to become even remotely comfortable with a normal labor for at least a year. You'll do fine. Always confer with your nurse peers. Even those really...

  21. What is your hospital's policy on supplemental feeding?

    BETSRN replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For one thing, formula is fortified with vitamins and minerals whereas breast milk contains the mothers and what she eats which is usually not well balanced.>> RN Rotten nurse. You need to have...

  22. What is your hospital's policy on supplemental feeding?

    BETSRN replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Regarding this cultural thing, we have an excellent book at work that explains what each culture believes: ie: how they view birth, death, labor support, breastfeeding, hygiene, rold of mother-in-law...

  23. What is your hospital's policy on supplemental feeding?

    BETSRN replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    .> I think when nurses do this it is for many reasons. Sometimes old habits die hard. They have the idea that Hispanic women don't breastfeed until their milk comes in, etc.,and so rather than try...

  24. What is your hospital's policy on supplemental feeding?

    BETSRN replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your responses are valid of course, but anecdotal at best. There are many mothers who are completely mesed up when their infant is given supplemental feeds. From my experience as a lactation...

  25. Labor, birth and spectators

    BETSRN replied to KRVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If I were your nurse, I would speak with both of you about this at the time of your admission. It is YOUR birth (not your husband's). When I take care of a couple, I go on Mom's wishes: not Dad's....