mitchsmom

mitchsmom specializes in OB, lactation.

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1. Orientation Timeline

   mitchsmom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am wondering what most units are using for their orientation timeline? Also, do you set a goal for an actual number of checkoffs (certain minimum number of deliveries, baby catches, c/s, mag,...

2. Who is in the OR during a c-section?

   mitchsmom replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This has been mostly answered, but every place is a little different. At my work: Patient Patient's support person OB First assist (RNFA or tech; we VERY rarely have a 2nd MD present) Scrub Tech...

3. Does working in L&D affect your sex drive?

   mitchsmom replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, it affects me because I'm too freaking tired to fool around after a 12! Otherwise, it is honestly a completely separate, & strictly clinical entity for

4. On call pay for OB nurses

   mitchsmom replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You said "They need an RN to staff a department even if it's closed." --> if you are working on staff, then I would think you should be getting paid at least your regular wage. Our on call (at...

5. car seat challenge/test

   mitchsmom replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hmmm... I think our ped hospitalist is ordering it be done just

6. Maternity Nursing Supplies

   mitchsmom replied to O'NanRn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I carry a lot of crap, YMMV: L pocket: some kind of breath freshener, chapstick, Evo smart phone (which of course is my phone, schedule/calendar, medical spanish app, translator, flashlight, internet,...

7. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

   mitchsmom replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Article regarding the release Guidelines can be purchased here, but as I said before I'll try to post

8. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

   mitchsmom replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I didn't look through all the posts to see if someone wrote it already, but if not, be aware that the staffing guidelines were updated last year (2010) --> *to our advantage* --> for example,...

9. Rocephin Question

   mitchsmom replied to janat's topic in General Nursing

   Wow... I didn't know rocephin was especially painful (I don't think I've ever given it)... my son got it in the ER about a year ago (with a couple of other shots) and didn't have any particular...

10. Helicoptor trauma transport cost

    mitchsmom replied to Jerry 75's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Currently in my area I think they are around

11. pulling ob nurses to other floors

    mitchsmom replied to mamaofsix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are a closed unit, too. We only float within Women's and Children's- L&D floats to postpartum to task or take patients, postpartum can float to us to baby-catch if needed, but not to take...

12. Questions to ask at interview for womens health floor

    mitchsmom replied to Guest321574's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "I think the MB overflow is truly just for times when the normal MB unit is full. So its probably not very frequent that they get postpartum women/babes." There's one of your questions right there!...

13. Antepartums, Term pregnancies and flu

    mitchsmom replied to NoSocks4You's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Doesn't sound like a great idea for sure. Here's the CDC page on Considerations Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus in Obstetric Settings. I don't know if it specifically addresses that, but it seems like...

14. Is Doula/CBE experiance an advantage or frowned upon when pursueing OB/GYN nursing?

    mitchsmom replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think Doula/CBE experience would be frowned upon at all, but I also don't think it would get you "in" like actually working on the unit in some capacity (OB tech, CNA, unit clerk, etc.). It...

15. What are your thoughts on AROM?

    mitchsmom replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wish they'd leave it alone, or at least wait until good & active in labor... but our MD's do it ASAP if they are