USA987

USA987 MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Staffing ratios for C Sections

    USA987 replied to KRoman4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One to circulate and one for the baby. The baby goes to PACU where it is assessed and bathed usually before mom arrives. When mom comes into PACU and gets settled in the baby nurse leaves (unless mom...

  2. soooo frustrated

    USA987 replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I PROMISE you...it will come with time. I have been doing Labor & Delivery for almost 2 years now and it's finally getting a lot easier for me (although I'm still shaking like a leaf AFTER an...

  3. Hello Evryone I'm New Here

    USA987 replied to angieCNA's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there, Welcome to the site. Please check out the student boards here as well. I work in Labor & Delivery and you really don't need any specific courses to become an L&D nurse. You will...

  4. Sponge Count for Vag Deliveries

    USA987 replied to Nurse4Moms's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just count sharps and

  5. VBAC Article Link

    USA987 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen both sides of VBAC's...several successful deliveries, but one horrible rupture. I really don't mind being the nurse taking care of VBAC's as long as we adhere to the guidelines set forth...

  6. Does census at your hospital determine OC

    USA987 replied to labornurse's topic in General Nursing

    We take turns with being put on low census based on the number of low census hour you have. That being said, we can also request low census call if we want. We do approx. 2200 deliveries per year....

  7. If I can only get organized !

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

    So, so, so, so, so, so TRUE!!! Another thing to keep in mind is that nursing is SHIFT WORK!!! There are 3 shifts in a day, and therefore it is not your responsibility to get everything done on your...

  8. This doc makes me very uncomfortable . . .

    USA987 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like you're describing fundal pressure...as Deb said, that's a big NO

  9. Doc tells me pt killed her baby

    USA987 replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm

  10. Amnioinfusion...pump or no pump???

    USA987 replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very interesting discussion everyone...seems like the same exact conflicts we are having at work regarding this policy

  11. Museum of Science and Industry

    USA987 replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Illinois Nursing

    Keep in mind that it's only open one more

  12. Am I only one who got 3hrs sleep night before starting new RN job?

    USA987 replied to Larry77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WITHOUT A DOUBT!!! Hey, you got 3 hrs. of sleep...your actually doing better than I

  13. New Moderator: Thunderwolf

    USA987 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    That's wonderful. I have always enjoyed your insightful

  14. My new job as OB/GYN Nurse Tech II in hospital

    USA987 replied to Linj's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Welcome!! I work in L&D and our techs scrub in for c/sections, tubal ligations, etc. The assist us in deliveries (time permitting), stock rooms, provide general patient care, bathe babies after...

  15. Phx area scrubs store

    USA987 replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    S.C.R.U.B.S. rule!!!!! Yes, they are sold in SmartScrubs. High quality...my favorite part is the double stitched

  16. Been away a couple of days...

    USA987 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course we

  17. Husband/wife in the Navy? Stationed in CA

    USA987 replied to TRINI_RN's topic in California Nursing

    I loved the San Diego area. Had friends that lived in base housing down on Silver Strand (Coronado Island). It was beautiful and literally right across the street from the beach. In So. Cali you can...

  18. Help! Need Time Management Tips

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

    Been an Rn for 2 yrs. now. I love my "one-page brain". After report I make boxes next to the tasks I have to do and highlight them. When I do them I put an X through the box. I put a checkmark...

  19. Help with confidence

    USA987 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG...2 1/2 months and they expect you to be proficient in M/S, PP, L&D, and NSY...heaven's no!!! When I went into L&D they started me in PP 1st. I had 6 weeks of orientation for just PP....

  20. my first year was awful .....now what?

    USA987 replied to opesgirl6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A few things...maybe telemetry was just not the right postion for you. Also, maybe working nights was not right for you. Don't jump ship just yet. I, too, graduated in 2003...took a job in...

  21. Husband/wife in the Navy? Stationed in CA

    USA987 replied to TRINI_RN's topic in California Nursing

    What type of climate do you like???? Any particular activities you enjoy or want to try???? My DH has been in the Navy 15 yrs...so we've been to lots of

  22. Day 8 and I'm expected to take 4 patients?

    USA987 replied to calirn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Am I the only one who finds it a bit troubling that only after 5 days this brand new RN is taking her own load???? What ever happened to adequate orientation??? Heck, my first job when I was an LPN...

  23. Late hours

    USA987 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 2nd shift, my DH had a hard time understanding that my morning was kind of like his evening....I wanted to relax a bit during the day before going to work, just like he does in the...

  24. Any Suggestions?

    USA987 replied to VickyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Besides the AWHONN journals, I enjoy MCN (Maternal Child

  25. first duty station

    USA987 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    My SIL is in the AF...every place on her 1st dream sheet out of school was stateside. She ended up in Germany!!! Loved it there. Has been in 8 yrs. now and never come back to the states...was...