GretchRB

GretchRB specializes in Women's Services.

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1. Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

   GretchRB replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   As an L&D RN I get this a lot! My favorite things people say always start with "well when I had my baby..." Which was 25 yrs ago. Or "I read on the Internet that she will get potassium to induce...

2. mother-baby RN role in infant suctioning

   GretchRB replied to Awhonnwishes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   NRP covers delee suctioning, it's scary at first not knowing when to stop, but your preceptor should be able to coach you through it. NRP will also cover newborn O2 sats, it's normal not to be sating...

3. Army precision courses

   GretchRB replied to cantaloupe2014's topic in Government, Military

   The precision course guarentee/option sheet is something you will sign before they submit your packet. Your recruiter should provide you with the details. It does say that you owe them a year after...

4. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

   GretchRB replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

   Hi everyone! I finally was able to make it to MEPS for my physical; which I passed! (I was worried about height/weight as its always been an issue with the Army) Now I'm just waiting on the board...

5. What would you do?

   GretchRB replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

   *heart racing*, after first 2 ctx w/ lates do all the IURM listed as before, after not fixing them...OR time. She shoulda been cut @ 1030 if she wasn't complete and +4 and pushing. No way should it...

6. help rn on postpartum thinking about labor!!!

   GretchRB replied to trice314's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was a PP RN out of nursing school for about a year too, loved the teaching part of the job but wanted more of a challenge. I took EFM classes, my ACLS, and any OB class I could get into so that my...

7. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

   GretchRB replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

   Hi everyone! I'm also sending in my packet for the Oct/Nov board. I'm just waiting of my mgr's to return my evals. I'm shooting for OB/GYN nursing...I've been an L&D RN for approx 18 mo in a...

8. Army OB/GYN RN

   GretchRB posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to submit my packet for 66G (OB/GYN). I've been looking for other Army RN's in the OB field, but have not been able to find any info in either thread. A little...

9. Education and being a nurse in the military questions need answering

   GretchRB replied to WCSU1987's topic in Government, Military

   I spent 5 years active duty as an Army Medic/healthcare specialist...and now I'm a civilian RN...hope I can shed some light. :) First: How was life like enlisted in the military? Its like any other...

10. Army Reserve Nursing

    GretchRB replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    thanks everyone! And yeah, I would never go to the mall recruiters for this...def AMEDD...not that green. :) Good luck

11. Army Reserve Nursing

    GretchRB replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Hey everyone! I've enjoyed getting info from this thread. I am currently a Post Partum/L&D RN. I spent 5 yrs AD as a medic before getting out and going to school (BSN). I miss the Army...I know...

12. BSN New Grads

    GretchRB replied to GretchRB's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you so much everyone for your

13. BSN New Grads

    GretchRB posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone! I graduate Dec 16th from UTHSC-SON (BSN). I have a few questions...1)When do I start looking for a job? 2) How soon after graduating do you sit for the NCLEX? 3) How long after...

14. UT Houston Fall 2010 (University of Texas at Houston)

    GretchRB replied to mjbayuda's topic in Texas Nursing

    Of course you can wear regular clothes...shoot some of us even wear pjs. Its cold in there so I always have a hoodie with me, and I have a blanket in my locker...yes it gets that cold! Scrubs you...

15. UT Houston Fall 2010 (University of Texas at Houston)

    GretchRB replied to mjbayuda's topic in Texas Nursing

    So sorry! I should have clarified...I hope I didn't freak you out! The 20 people are retaking the classes this semester. They have to move down to part time, and graduate a semester later. You have to...