OBRN1994

OBRN1994 specializes in L&D/PP.

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1. Traditional postpartum care?

   OBRN1994 replied to eifan115's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sorry for the end of my post last night, I was responding from my blackberry and thought I'd lost the post altogether! The gest of what I was getting at is that on our floor, it's too difficult to...

2. Traditional postpartum care?

   OBRN1994 replied to eifan115's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work in a very busy unit that has a small seperate pstpartum unit ( 8 couplets) but with close to 200 deliveries a month & only 14 LDR's, we have to keep some of our PP until discharge. I HATE...

3. Fetal Monitoring Software

   OBRN1994 replied to Goldenearring1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have worked with QS, BirthNet, and OB TraceVu........TraceVu outshines the other two. I believe Birthnet may have gone out of business....no interfacing at all, and you needed to document the same...

4. Acuity Based Staffing Tool in Mother/Baby?

   OBRN1994 replied to FemmeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   at my regular facility (i am currently on a travel assignment, but will be returning in april), we charge nurses come to the unit 15 mins prior to the rest of the staff and get report from the night...

5. Horrible experience...

   OBRN1994 replied to sarabear's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Since when do you need "stitches" to have dermaplast ordered? Many deliveries can result in "skid marks" that can be as uncomfortable as stitches! You blew those little guys out because you were at...

6. I need to vent! Agency Runaround!

   OBRN1994 posted a topic in Travel

   Hi! I am currently on my first assignment in Maine. When I applied to several agencies this past November...I had specified that I wanted to remain in the state of Florida for my first assignment....

7. Traveling w/ HepC?????

   OBRN1994 replied to 1tntrn's topic in Travel

   I DO have that file with me. The labs they requested were for Hep B titers, not Hep C. They also asked for MMR & varicella titers, as well as a current PPD reading. I don't see any reason to...

8. Traveling w/ HepC?????

   OBRN1994 replied to 1tntrn's topic in Travel

   I am currently on my first assignment in Maine. I am with RNNetwork and before leaving for this assignment, I was required to submit a drug screen and titers. I cannot for the life of me remember...

9. Anyone from Central Maine? I'll be in Dover-Foxcroft

   OBRN1994 replied to OBRN1994's topic in General Nursing

   The area is beautiful! If you are accustom to the weather....which I'm sure you are....you will love it here. The people are very friendly. My husband and I just spent a long weekend in Quebec...

10. L&D traveller panic-stricken about the economy

    OBRN1994 replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Travel

    A lot of agencies have "non-compete" clauses in their contracts, meaning...if you "test drive" the hospital & locale and really decide that you want to stay, you will not be able to take a full...

11. Anyone from Central Maine? I'll be in Dover-Foxcroft

    OBRN1994 replied to OBRN1994's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, quite well...thanks for

12. Anyone from Central Maine? I'll be in Dover-Foxcroft

    OBRN1994 replied to OBRN1994's topic in General Nursing

    Well...I've been here for 2 weeks and no responses from this site Glad that I've met nice people at

13. Anyone from Central Maine? I'll be in Dover-Foxcroft

    OBRN1994 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I've taken a 13 wk travel assignment to Mayo Regional (L&D) in Dover-Foxcroft. I start Jan. 12th, and am currently on the road (from Florida) to the Bangor region. Can't

14. From Maine

    OBRN1994 replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am headed to Dover-Foxcroft for a 13 wk travel assignment (starting Jan. 12th) @ Mayo Regional's L&D unit. Where in central Maine do you work?

15. Negotiating Wages

    OBRN1994 replied to jamonit's topic in Travel

    So, do you just ask the manager during your interview which agencies they've contacted about the position? Thanks so much for the