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Don't worry about that. Im a L&D RN, and I have no kids. :) It makes no difference. You don't have to have gone through cancer to be a good oconology nurse

Outcome? Wasn't my patient, this strip was taken from a course online on health stream.

I was an NA for a mother baby unit when I was still in nursing school. I was per diem and worked 8 hour shifts on nights. My responsibilities included vitals including post op of c_sections, I&Os, making sure ice pitchers were filled, baby baths,...

Thanks, I do see that other subtle variable at 10:35. At this point, what would your interventions be??

I don't know but I'd say it would be a good idea to even call HR or the manager and even talk about the position. Say you're interested, and wanted to know more before you apply. :) Let us know what you find out, I'd like to know myself.

OK, so what do you do when you're calling the MD with your concerns & assessments, you know something's not right...however you're also not sure what to RECOMMEND for the SBAR part of R - Recommend? Does it come with more experience?

I'm new to my job... been there for about a month. I have a year of nursing under my belt. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the new culture at work just getting used to of new equipments, new doctors, new approach, new everything. Well it's been ...

Thanks everyone! I was really worried about getting fired and fortunately, I'm still there and working, and yes still ORIENTING. :) I hope they keep me there because it is a nice place to work for. I'm just not as fast as they thought... not yet on m...

When you were a new RN did you come home after work and study/review??? Or even on your days off?? I feel like I need to because I don't know everything and there is so much I need to learn... I try to for a least an hour or if not a few minutes befo...

I say it's early decels..... but it's variables... how? explain. http://www.healthstream.com/content/aps/efm_nichd_2008_final/efm_nichd/m5/images/Strip_S2_09.gif

I would have never treated this as variables..... Ugh, makes me nervous. To me the FHT didn't look like it was an abrupt drop like variables are.

Do you check DTR when pt has epidural? clonus? homan's sign?

What about mag pts with epidurals?

Montevideo?

How would you manage a pt with recurrent variables with an anterior lip that cannot be reduced....unable to put in amnioinfusion due to dialation obviously and station at 0? How long would you all allow the recurrent variables to take place before ca...

NJ, my baby was born and was very similiar as yours. I just never like moments like this because it makes me nervous and makes me wonder how I am doing and if I am doing enough.

Yes, moderate variability with recurrent variables dipping into the 90s for 30 to 50 seconds before returning to baseline. Variables are shape U, W and V. Category 2 tracing. Obviously cord compression. How long would you let this go on? What would b...

Thanks everyone. I wear the full half body ones. I love them, just a little embarassed having them on when changing in front of everyone.... Im sure no one cares :)

So at my new job, it seems like the RNs like to have their patient start pushing when they are complete... is that how it is at other hospitals too? At my old unit, we like to wait for patient to have the urge to push before we do any pushing, we may...

What are some of your bedside manner tips?

I'm not used to having patients push with me.... How can I get used to it? I'm scared.

I treat myself to something nice like a pedicure because I know I deserved it :) Or buy something nice for myself. I read inspiring good books... I also don't talk about work at home. I leave the stress at work. I do things I enjoy like taking a nic...

I would definitely ask in the Agency Nursing forum.... there are lots of traveler's there. Also what agency is this? I know nightengale used to call me alot. It was confusing about the pay too but I would ask so many questions until I understand. E...

Your best bet is CA and NY. As far as I know, these are the 2 states that pay their RNs the most. I'm from CA and Sacramento area and San Francisco area start at about $60/hr even as new grad. The lowest pay for CA RNs who work in other areas in CA ...

I'm looking for PHN positions and the only places I've been looking at is County websites... now who else hires PHN? Are PHN constraint to only working for the County???