USA987

USA987 MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Record for most babies

    USA987 replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a G15P14...all singletons...when only half of her children were visiting I couldn't handle it....but she seemed to thrive on the chaos.

  2. Are you required to use "in house " cell phones??

    USA987 replied to mdfog10's topic in General Nursing

    We have them also...except we are on the 2nd & 3rd floor and still having problems with reception. Personally, I have a love /hate :angryfire relationship with the phones. I really hate when I...

  3. Duramorph/astromorph for C/S

    USA987 replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Palesarah...seems like I worked on a Monday and they were all excited about using them...then I was off for two days and they weren't using them anymore!!!! I never did find out

  4. epidural management postpartum

    USA987 replied to KKRJJ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For vag deliveries we do VS q15x5, then q30x2 and then they are usually transported to PP. On PP they are done as part of the admission assessment and then just qshift. Of course if the pt. is...

  5. Duramorph/astromorph for C/S

    USA987 replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use Duramorph. Our policy is q1hr vitals x 4, then q4hrsx5, then q8hrs. IV and foley stay in usually 18-24 hrs. Toradol IV or Tylox po is given for breakthrough pain...if you need anything else...

  6. Mvp,svt's When Preggers

    USA987 replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a pt. with a hx of MVP & SVT...including several runs of SVT while pregnant which required cardioversion. She met w/anesthesia as soon as she came in. Anesthesia had us keep a portable EKG...

  7. to preceptors/nm's...what's your opinion?

    USA987 replied to bruinsrbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm fairly new to L&D myself and part of the reason I chose the hospital that I did was because of their orientation. Learning postpartum, nursery, L&D, and the OR all at once seems a little...

  8. question for RN's who started out as LPN's

    USA987 replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    I whole-heartedly agree with the above posts. My experience as an LPN is invaluable to me and I was able to work my way through the RN program. When I graduated from the RN program, I didn't have...

  9. Advice on Birthing Tubs

    USA987 replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We moved into our new facility just recently. We do about 2500 deliveries/yr. We have a very large portable tub that can only be used in a limited number of rooms. We have only had a few patients...

  10. Quick question regarding pitocin...

    USA987 replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have been using the premixed bags of Pitocin for several months now. We have 20 units in 1L of NS and 40 units in 500cc and they are REFRIGERATED. This is usually not a problem for an all day...

  11. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Scare...

    USA987 replied to rndani's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow Deb...wow... I've only been off of L&D orientation since May...I've had one PPH and she did ask me if she was going to die. The outcome was fine for her. But just to read your post sent...

  12. Ob Nursing Question

    USA987 replied to MarAshJoe's topic in General Nursing

    As Fergus said, no special degree is needed. We refer to nurses who only work postpartum as Maternity nurses...L&D nurses work L&D & sometimes postpartum if they are short handed. Good...

  13. Record number of deliveries?

    USA987 replied to rndani's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have 7 L&D rooms, 2 OR suites, 25 Postpartum beds, Level II w/extended capabilities nursery...we average 180 deliveries/month. Last week when I counted we were already up to 241 deliveries for...

  14. Postpartum orientation...how long?

    USA987 replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the others, I oriented to PP in 6 wks. with no previous experience. I think the 1st 2 weeks just help me get use to the paperwork and get my bearings. You already have that...so 4 wks....

  15. Do you have to attend "rounds'?

    USA987 replied to blue280's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at a different hospital we had to do OFT's as well. I see you are in Milwaukee...I worked down in Kenosha...possibly in the same hospital system...Always inconvienent...didn't care what...

  16. Salaries in Illinois

    USA987 replied to gotksgirl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    40 minutes north of the city...new grad...$21.15 + $3 pm shift diff...only get an extra $1.50 for weekends No sign on bonus...if you are an ADN working full-time...they will pay for your BSN thru an...

  17. What colors do you wear?

    USA987 replied to VioletX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When on L&D I have to wear the hospital provided scrubs. On postpartum we have to wear claret (bright pink) or a bright blue (I can't remember the

  18. competitive NICU

    USA987 replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i don't work in the nicu, but work l&d. you could at least get your nrp before interviewing. even though you don't graduate until may, apply now!!!! good luck,

  19. I Hate Pp!

    USA987 replied to nekhismom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel your pain. I have been in pp for the last 5 months. My hospital believes that working pp 1st is important before x-training into L&D. I don't mind it for the most part, but I find myself...

  20. Time Clocks

    USA987 replied to INTEVA's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind them for the above reasons that others have mentioned. We also have a 7 minute window before we are

  21. Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

    USA987 replied to KimRN03's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm using a pair of New Balance crosstrainers with a heel insert. Feel like I'm walking on air. My good friend is an aerobics instructor who insists that if you are on your feet a lot it is critical...

  22. Patient Care Techs in Postpartum

    USA987 replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On PM's....our PCT's on postpartum set up rooms, take vitals, help with sitz baths, help get fresh sections/fresh gynes up for hs care (as RN I prefer to do this myself time permitting), pass dinner...

  23. Training and Contracts

    USA987 replied to Lorus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I made a 3 yr commitment for $15,000 cash up front...they called it Tuition Forgiveness...each 2 week pay period they deducted something like $167...so if I were to quit I would only pay back the...

  24. loan forgiveness for new grads

    USA987 replied to szccdw's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aurora Hospital, Kenosha, WI (I think all hospitals in the Aurora Healthcare System offer it)....$15,000 for a 3-yr. commitment & $10,000 for a 2 yr.

  25. Poll: What type of report?

    USA987 replied to NS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    On postpartum we tape report. Works well for us and we are out the door 9 times out of 10 by 2330. On L&D we give verbal