Calinurse4

Calinurse4

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  1. New Grad L&D Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck! When is it? Keep us updated

  2. New Grad L&D Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gosh, it was almost two years ago, let me see if I can remember some questions asked. I can recall being asked about newborn assessment, pre-eclampsia questions and lab values, several scenarios,...

  3. Can LPNs work in the delivery room or maternity?

    Calinurse4 replied to FutureLPNty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We hire LVN's at my hospital as OB techs

  4. Do you lie when they ask, "how long?"

    Calinurse4 replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I passed NCLEX in June 2012 but due to the new grad job market, didn't start working until about a year and a half ago. When they ask how long I've been a nurse I will tell them almost 3 years since...

  5. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly!! There are moments when I enjoy L&D but I have realized those moments are usually after the baby is born. Very

  6. Hating L&D

    Calinurse4 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Although I started out differently, I am in a similar boat. I went to school wanting to be an L&D nurse and thought my dream came true when I landed my position. I LOVED it at first (maybe...

  7. FHR, hypotension, birth experience, PLEASE HELP

    Calinurse4 replied to RachelScurlock's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ^^^ I agree with Klone, your labor & delivery doesn't sound out of the

  8. Understanding TOCO Monitor (Tocodynamometer): How to Monitor and Read Contractions

    Calinurse4 replied to Wendy Sutas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If baby is full term I just go right for the lower abdomen and it's usually one side or the other. Sometimes I get a loud, clear reaing with no issues...other times I spend my entire shift moving the...

  9. If you were hired PRN into a new speciality...

    Calinurse4 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired PRN into a specialty but trained for 4 months full

  10. Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    Calinurse4 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I did. The entire reason I went to nursing school was to be a labor and delivery nurse. I started in mother/baby and moved to L&D. I am now finding I may enjoy mother/baby more although I don't...

  11. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks iPink! I've been in L&D for almost a year and a half now; if anything, it's getting worse instead of better. I think it's best if I start to explore my

  12. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you. I will admit, I am very disappointed in myself that after all my hoping and hard work, my "dream job" didn't turn out to be what I thought it would be. I just think my personal life is...

  13. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    See, that's exactly where I am the complete opposite. That's one of the things that make super anxious, not knowing what is walking in the door.

  14. IV starts in nursing schools

    Calinurse4 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    We did them in the 3rd semester of my ADN program. We started on fake arms, then our check-off was on another student. After that, we were allowed to do them in clinical for the remainder of the 3rd...

  15. Kaiser RN assessment test

    Calinurse4 replied to Noahj's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I took it, it immediately told me I met the requirements so my info was forwarded to the manager. I asked the recruiter and she told me the test was good for one year, if I applied for any other...

  16. Are there 10 hr shifts in Nursing??

    Calinurse4 replied to firstinfamily's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in L&D and there are several nurses who work 10's. They are "old" positions that are no longer available; once they leave or retire the position will no longer exist. I am actually a little...

  17. Labor and Delivery nurses: can you scrub?

    Calinurse4 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was taught as part of my orientation. There are other nurses that love to do it and there are scrub techs, so I have only been used a few times. Which is fine by me, I'm not a fan of the

  18. Do you mix your own pit?

    Calinurse4 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Premixed 30u/500ml bag. I don't know about mixing our own since I've never had that issue. It's always well stocked on our

  19. CA Bay Area L&D Salary Question

    Calinurse4 replied to nursekate8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work at an East Bay hospital, as do my friends at several others. There is no negotiating salary; you are given a set amount based on level of experience/degree/shift. Congrats on the job

  20. How often do you give Morphine 4mg SUBCUT to a L&D mom?

    Calinurse4 replied to christinaaaamarie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agree with above. PCN 5mill for initial dose for GBS+ mom and we "sleep" patients with Morphine but we also keep them overnight (I work NOC) to monitor them. We give it

  21. perdiem and hounded everyday to work

    Calinurse4 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same position. I choose to work 2-3 shifts a week and that's specifically why I wanted a per diem position. I will get called daily whether it's 0130, 0500, 1300, or 2300...I hate feeling...

  22. Do you always keep emergency meds on hand for deliveries?

    Calinurse4 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's true, no Hemabate for asthma patients and no Methergine for hypertension. That's one of the first things I learned when I started as a new grad last in l&d last year. Luckily, I have only...

  23. Do you always keep emergency meds on hand for deliveries?

    Calinurse4 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We bolus every patient with pitocin following delivery. If they are at any increased risk for PPH, we will usually have either Hemabate or Methergine at the

  24. Want to be L&D rn but hate the OR?

    Calinurse4 replied to Julcary's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started in L&D as a new grad last year and trained on PMs and then switched to nights. Because of that, I didn't have much experience in the OR due to the calm, scheduled c/s happening during...

  25. The best excuses for positive drug screens

    Calinurse4 replied to rnaturcervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "My boyfriend put some of his meth in the sugar bowl without my knowledge and I sprinkled it in my iced