AndreaRN23

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1. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think you are so right. Sometimes I think people just jump the gun about having an induction, isn't as easy as some make it seem. The 2 places that I have worked that use Cytotec have in the policy...

2. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Wouldn't it be nice if everyone thought like that! I have seen docs start Pit on an unripe cervix more often than

3. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, we have the Bishop scoring, but no one ever documents it being done... even in the person is closed, thick&firn, and sky high.. guess what... they still get the Cytotec! You know I wonder...

4. L&D travel nurses....

   AndreaRN23 replied to kastas's topic in Travel

   I am working with Readylink Healthcare right now... DON'T use them... it has been one bad trip for sure. I am currently working with Cross Country Trav Corps http://www.crosscountrytravcorps.com and...

5. L&D travel nurses....

   AndreaRN23 replied to kastas's topic in Travel

   I am an L&D nurse and have had no problems getting an assignment in L&D at all. There are so many openings. To get started I did a broad search on the internet, from there I chose companies...

6. Cytotec

   AndreaRN23 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is the main reason that I hate using Cytotec. It may be "great" for "ripening" a cervix, but once you put it in you can't take it back. You can always pull a Cervidil or shut off the Pit, but...

7. L&D nurses and "infertility"

   AndreaRN23 replied to AndreaRN23's topic in Ob/Gyn

   MAN!! Where do you work? LOL I think I need to find an assignemt to work there for a little while!

8. L&D nurses and "infertility"

   AndreaRN23 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just want to know if any one has recognized the relationship with L&D nurses and problems getting pregnant? I have been an L&D nurse for 3 years now and had 3 miscarriages. I have known...

9. Drug testing Labor patients

   AndreaRN23 replied to Jemma's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The hospital where I currently work tests anyone and everyone that walks in the door. No matter what the complaint is. We do not inform the patient we are doing a drug screen... it's just "policy"...