taz5869, RNC-OB

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1. California L&D RN's - Does your hospital follow AWHONN's Perinatal Staffing Guidelines?

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to taz5869, RNC-OB's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Oh, I am currently working at a Level III hospital. Prefer Level II or III with

2. CAlifornia L&D RN's - Does your hospital follow AWHONN's Perinatal Staffing Guidelines?

   taz5869, RNC-OB posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hi, I am looking to compile a list of hospitals/systems that follow AWHONN's Perinatal Staffing Guidelines. I recently had an interview with a manager who reported they had "good staffing", but as I...

3. California L&D RN's - Does your hospital follow AWHONN's Perinatal Staffing Guidelines?

   taz5869, RNC-OB posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, I am looking to compile a list of hospitals/systems that follow AWHONN's Perinatal Staffing Guidelines. I recently had an interview with a manager who reported they had "good staffing", but as I...

4. RNC-OB study materials

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to mcwitty1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is a course I attended in person, prior to getting my RNC. I thought it was fantastic. It's available as a webinar, now.

5. My patient dropped her baby!

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   7 couplets +.... (((Shudders))). Totally unsafe... that's why AWHONN came out with their guidelines! Dont you you have any other options? Working at a hospital like that is putting your license on...

6. My patient dropped her baby!

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   From my experience, the vast majority of women have some support people in the room… especially when they're still on a PCA. But, yes, the AWHONN guidelines and Baby Friendly initiative do not...

7. On whim, I decided to register for the RNC-OB exam

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just took it in October. There aren't a ton of strips, but there are other questions that pertain to fetal monitoring, too, so you will need to brush up on your strips and fetal monitoring as well...

8. Postpartum couplet care

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to KYgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I wouldn't work for a hospital that had that kind of response to the AWHONN Staffing Guidelines and obviously doesn't care about pt. safety. AWHONN's staffing guidelines are evidenced-based......

9. My patient dropped her baby!

   taz5869, RNC-OB replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   AWHONN Guidelines for Professional Registered Nurse Staffing for Perinatal Units (2010 - current) states, (Section Mother-Baby Care,

10. OB Nurses, Help!

    taz5869, RNC-OB replied to SeattleRS24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear Bronze, I have been an OB nurse for a couple of years now and there is a huge learning curve - especially for new grads. It's really a tough transition for new grads when you're really just...

11. Obama health care law upheld.

    taz5869, RNC-OB replied to strawberryfields's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Heya pnlu007.... a little OT, but please clear out your private messages... I tried to respond to your message but couldn't because your box is full!

12. So how's the job market NOW?

    taz5869, RNC-OB replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

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13. So how's the job market NOW?

    taz5869, RNC-OB replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Linfield has changed their curriculum and increased their clinical hours. I graduated in December 2011 and all of the students starting Fall 2011 and afterwards are using the new curriculum and...

14. ITT Tech's New Program???

    taz5869, RNC-OB replied to Joyfull77's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Wow, really? That's pretty incredible to me. What hospital is this? I graduated in December 2011 and the majority of my cohort members have not been able to find jobs. We're all second degree...

15. So how's the job market NOW?

    taz5869, RNC-OB replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Here is an interesting thread re: new grads today vs. years ago.