OB-nurse2013

I am in an fnp program and have many friends that are fnp. It's a very versatile degree, and definitely not a waste of time.

Most hospitals by me only will induce at 39 or 40 weeks unless there's a clear medical reason

So agree. I've been debating about cnm school

Hi fellow ob nurses. I was just curious. I'm looking to get my EFM C but I was wondering which class you take to get certified. Is it the intermediate or advanced? The few facilities I've worked at haven't required it but will reimburse for getting it so I thought why not :)

16 miles or about 20 minutes full time 3 days a week. Not too bad

You might find better support and answers in the student section. Good luck to you :)

I think I felt pretty good about it after my 2nd or 3rd time doing it on my own. It really is pretty easy because it's the same procedure and instruments every time.

I am switching from Labor and Delivery to MB. I am very excited to learn something new and for the new experience. I love L&D and I'm pretty sure I'll love MB. I made the switch for different reasons but I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I know I'm unusual since most OB nurses love one or the other. I would love to work in a hospital that had LDRP's. I enjoy the excitement of L&D but the time you get to spend in MB is also amazing. I love the teaching expect and being able to empower and help new families. It's a great area. I'm guessing I will still be pulled to L&D, but I'm really looking forward to my new unit. I hope you will keep us updated on how your switch goes :)

Nobody is going to want to do your homework for you. We've all been there and I know nursing school sucks but all you learn is so important

No I would not change bring a nurse. I've thought about changing careers but truthfully I will never leave nursing. I'm constantly learning. They one thing would change though is that I would not have changed jobs and I left a really good job which if I could have gone back and changed that I would.

Both labor and delivery units I've worked on the rns scrubbed all sections. Honestly i wad very nervous to learn but I actually feel in love with it. I love the scrubbing and i love theor.

One of the facilities i work at also does this and I asked the same thing and freaky didn't get answer.

I just want to say I agree with many of the response. I am baffled but the fact that you're an ob nurse and feel this way.

This is how I do it. I write a quick snapshot of info on pt on a little square of paper. Then I go to my room introduce myself, do my assessment then and then go around my room make sure I have everything I need and that everything is set up. I also get things ready that I know I'm going to need eventually. This of course is all my ideal. It doesn't always work that way depending on my assignment or the acuity of my pt. You'll get your flow dint worry

We practiced on each other basically.