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  1. Admission during labor

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is your hospital's policy on admission for a labor patient? Minimum dilation when no ROM? Automatic admission with

  2. fundal checks

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is the protocol for fundal checks on c-section pts? As far as frequency

  3. Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

    short1978 replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a site I found with some pretty good info. The best bet is to look in your ped book for the assessment breakdown. Photocopy the page with the assessment and fold it up and bring it with you...

  4. fundal checks

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just curious as this was my 3rd section and it seemed like they checked my fundus less frequently than the first two times....although it was cked at least once per day. Gently, but I was cked....

  5. Which Associations do you recommend and why?

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What Associations do you belong to/recommend??? I was looking online and am unsure of the benefits/purpose of the associations. I am a new grad and live in WA state. I was looking at the WA state...

  6. Interview

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any tips/suggestions for interviewing for a Family maternity ctr position? They do L/D and Postpartum on the floor. It is a supplemental position which would be fine w/ me since I have 3 little ones...

  7. Interview

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had my interview today and I feel like it went REALLY WELL. However, she did tell me at the end that it was going to an inhouse person. I knew the changes of me getting this position would be slim...

  8. How to start

    short1978 replied to Korleone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry you didnt pass. It can be very discouraging. I didnt pass my first time either. It stopped at 2 hrs with 75 questions. I was moving the next day and could barely think about the test. I...

  9. I'm feeling low in the dumps.Need some insights from post-nclex test takers.

    short1978 replied to Skates's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck. I didnt have any math questions and mine shut off at 76, and I passed. Keep thinking

  10. Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

    short1978 replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

    Your not too old or crazy. I graduated at 30 but had several costudents that were older than me. My graduating class had a wide range. Our youngest was 19 and just out of high school....and I think...

  11. Which should I choose?

    short1978 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding, most nursing runs the risk of having to do such tasks....they are not glorious, but they are part of the

  12. Interview

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Cherry....and congrats to you too

  13. OB interview

    short1978 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any tips/suggestions for interviewing for a Family maternity ctr position? They do L/D and Postpartum on the floor. It is a supplemental position which would be fine w/ me since I have 3 little ones...

  14. Jaundice

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure if this question would be better suited for the peds section. So I know what causes jaundice and the types of jaundice, as well as treatment options for jaundice. My question is what "causes"...

  15. **Feeling Blue About NCLEX: Need Advice Please**

    short1978 replied to HeaVeNzAnGeL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hum.....I would say you dont have to tell them you have tested and failed but I would try to avoid lying by saying you havent tested. Just simply say you are still studying for the test so that when...

  16. Thank all of you for your support....

    short1978 replied to RNnightingale12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!

  17. Jaundice

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thx. I pulled it up and saw alot of the same stuff I had already found. I just wish that you could find out "why" symptoms occur....as far as the patho goes. I understand that xxxxxxx are the...

  18. What is the law on this....

    short1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are a RN's legal responsibilities for reporting things like abuse, child endangerment, etc? Like if you see someone leave their 2 very little kids in the car with the car running and the window...

  19. Testing Today 2nd Attempt---Please Pray

    short1978 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I could use all the support avail. Hubby is deploying soon and I am having our 3rd little one in time now (the other 2 are ages 5 and almost 2) so I dont know when I could possibly find time to study...

  20. Testing Today 2nd Attempt---Please Pray

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay....so we are skipping the VBAC attempt and going with a planned csection on Wed. Last night my leg was super swollen compared to the other....I cked my bp and it was around 160/110...took it 4...

  21. What is the law on this....

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Thx for all the reinforcement. It def maks me feel better knowing I am not the only one that saw something wrong with this picture. BTW, I looked it up on the internet and WA does participate in the...

  22. What is the law on this....

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah gas w/ doors locked car in front one thing....you cant see from the store...it is a shopping facility where you go in and there is a hall and lots of little stores....there is NO way she can see...

  23. What is the law on this....

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    2 police showed up in one car and when I came out the store there were 6 police total there.....btw, this was on a military base......and just so noone thinks base is a SAFE place for people to do...

  24. What is the law on this....

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I did call the cops and am glad I did. Esp w/ her reaction....she lied and said she ran in and was only gone a minute. I was on the phone w/ the police for over 6 mins so that blows that...

  25. Testing Today 2nd Attempt---Please Pray

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The way the paperwork breaks down is in the categories. Like Patient Safety, Physiological Care w/ meds, etc. It will then say whether you are Above, Near, or Below the passing level. You have to be...