chris724

chris724 has 24 years experience and specializes in obstetrics.

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1. Honest opinion on length of time it takes to admit a new labor patient

   chris724 replied to bandaidlady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I totally agree with the about postings! 4 weeks is not enough time for proper orientation is a specialty field. I would ask to be oriented by someone else. Good luck and keep on going!

2. Acuity Based Staffing Tool in Mother/Baby?

   chris724 replied to FemmeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We are about to merge and start doing couplet care. We still have LPN's in our mix and I was wondering what their responsibilities are. Our unit committee has decided that an RN should have 4 couplets max(trying to keep with guidelines), but I know t...

3. Transitioning to mother/baby couplet care

   chris724 replied to Baby1nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Very educational replies. Our unit is embarking on doing M/B care and of course everyone is very upset and apprehensive. How did you manage the pediatricians? Did you insist they do exams in the room? Did you have a specific room for exams? Or just b...

4. Input regarding Charge Nurse Criteria

   chris724 replied to Drakebrn's topic in Management

   It's true having experience helps with being a charge nurse, but they may not be a good charge nurse, as in your situation. If the opportunity comes up, be the charge nurse and show those with experience how it's suppose to be done. Have you voiced y...