USC2001

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  1. Call scheduling

    USC2001 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am on-call right now! Your situation does sound pretty sucky. We also utilize PRN nurses to fill gaps in the schedule so the chances of being called in are low. We are required to do 16 hrs of call...

  2. Induction craze

    USC2001 replied to Blizzard's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sigh! I wish we only had three a day. Up to 8 scheduled inductions and up to 4 scheduled c-sections. (when I say induction I mean people who schedule ahead of time not people who have their naturally...

  3. Crisis Pregnancy.... Rape Situation

    USC2001 replied to sandstormsdust's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this wasn't your question but I couldn't help adding this advice. I would also tell your friends that even though it is painful to please tell her nurses about her situation. I have labored pts...

  4. Induction craze

    USC2001 replied to Blizzard's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I made a comment to one my (non-nursing) friends the other day about how busy we are becuase everybody wants to have their little "tax deduction" before the new year. She couldn't believe that some...

  5. the full moon - labour/delivery. research.

    USC2001 replied to mzvee8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We were talking about this the other night! Most of the nurses on my unit seem to agree that (at least in our area) storms and the barometric pressure have more effect then the moon. There are some...

  6. Loss

    USC2001 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately it never really seems to get easier, but we do what we have to do. Like everyone said... it is important to focus on the mother and her needs. I have also thought about being the only...