JoniL&DRN

JoniL&DRN

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  1. Pushing/delivery positions and epidurals

    JoniL&DRN replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's a good question... That is the kind of epidural I had with my first delivery. They referred to it as "walking" and you were able to retain much of your sensation in the lower extremities (in...

  2. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    JoniL&DRN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Has anyone mentioned Xanax.. that sure would help before a test! Seriously.. can't live without my clipboard (with storage!) for clinical and wish I would have considered a rolling

  3. Pushing/delivery positions and epidurals

    JoniL&DRN replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We like side lying and it seems to work. Some women seem to be able to curl around and get in the zone a little better on their side... boy it starts to hurt your arm though if you're the "leg...

  4. Do your OBs underestimate EBLs?

    JoniL&DRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had two 10/10's and they WERE 10's. Beautiful and pink to the toes! :redpinkhe We have a doc that gives EBL's like this "uh the EBL was let me think .. about 214" or "666" if he's being really...

  5. Ok, here's another NCLEX-type question for you

    JoniL&DRN replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What source is that question from? I would have to argue the safety issue I think. Reality is you'd be doing those things in rapid succession. It's like a pt. in HHNKS would you administer NS bolus or...

  6. Ok, here's another NCLEX-type question for you

    JoniL&DRN replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmm that's tough but then it's simple at the same time. I would be inclined to say #3 safety. I had an instructor that said "First make sure they are breathing. Then make sure than are safe and waht...

  7. Any Pre-req books needed in Nursing School?

    JoniL&DRN replied to Krither's topic in General Students

    I kept my A&P but haven't used it. My med-surg book for NS covers all the necessary info. I wish now I had just sold it... could have probably got well over $100 for it. As for books after NS I...

  8. group tests in nursing school ***??

    JoniL&DRN replied to br107's topic in General Students

    I should also mention that the instructors seleciton of who would be paired was not accidental. She didn't tell us but we figured out that she paired like grades. This way the person with the lowest...

  9. group tests in nursing school ***??

    JoniL&DRN replied to br107's topic in General Students

    My OB instructor had "group testing" (3-4 people) for midterm and final. You could opt out if you wanted but no one ever did. My problem with this was, that because I worked OB, the expectation was...

  10. does the FOB really get cursed out????

    JoniL&DRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not too many cussing at the FOB BUT I did have a gal kick the MD in the head while trying to get up off the bed during 2nd stage and a gal who told me if she didn't get an epidural she was going to...

  11. Time between twins?

    JoniL&DRN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a quad story that I am privy to from many years ago (before I was in nursing school). My best girlfriend was admitted to a large metro hospital for PTL and was on bed rest for several months....

  12. Time between twins?

    JoniL&DRN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    opps double posted...

  13. HI...my dream

    JoniL&DRN replied to KMP77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go for it! You won't regret it. I left the workforce in 1997 and steayed home with my children. I was TERRIFIED to go back to school . When I started pre req's in 2004 I thought "oh my gosh what if I...

  14. Hi I am a new member today

    JoniL&DRN replied to stush4290's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know how you studied the first time but why not try a new strategy so you can increase your confidence. I hear people saying great things about Suzanne's plan (see sticky section of this...

  15. Taking the NCLEX...When is the timing right?!

    JoniL&DRN replied to 5858MrsBroderick8585's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our school has been studying pass rates for the past several years as they relate to 1) grades pre nursing school 2) grades during nursing school 3) scores on the ATI 4) length of time between...

  16. What are normal ABG levels for patients with COPD?

    JoniL&DRN replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a COPD pt this week her ABG's were as follows: CO2: 71 O2: 79 HCO3: 49.3 pH: 7.45 her sat's were running about 88 or so on 2L (again you don't want them too high or they will stop breathing on...

  17. One quiz question I am struggling with

    JoniL&DRN replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe I had a question very similar to this (if not almost word for word) and the answer was B. The relationship is first (just like you'd assess before you'd diagnose or

  18. Ob Help!!!!

    JoniL&DRN replied to RN2BE07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Link below to an excellent book. It is outline format with 10 nclex type questions at beginning and end of each chapter plus access to lots more online at the prenhall website. (...

  19. Nights: Normal schedule on days off??

    JoniL&DRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights (1800-0630), usually 3 on 4 off (if I can manage it that way) and I do flip back on my first day off. I might not be able to go to bed right at 11 with him but I do go to bed by 12 and...

  20. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    JoniL&DRN replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This has really been a problem for me since before I started the program.... At the information meeting for my school's program the director herself says.. "Where else can you go to school for two...

  21. ER nurse to OB nurse...anyone done it?

    JoniL&DRN replied to lifsavER67's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I haven't done it but we have a nurse on our floor who did. She picked up on everything very quickly and seems to have adjusted to the change with ease. She was one of those who thought she'd end up...

  22. job and personal life?

    JoniL&DRN replied to love2shop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We were done (permanent measures taken) before I ever went to work on L&D... that being said, I never really felt done (more husband motivated/initiated) and being on L&D has probably made it...

  23. curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    JoniL&DRN replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks SmilingBluEyes. I haven't done much in the way of direct pt. care at this point (more setting up delivery carts and aide type duties) but oddly enough I think that has enhanced my experience...

  24. curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    JoniL&DRN replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As far as orientation is concerned, what do you think about someone who has been on the floor as an intern for ~ 1 1/2 years (with experience on the unit as a doula for ~ 6 mo. prior to NS)? I work on...

  25. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    JoniL&DRN replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to nursing school to be a labor nurse. It's what I always wanted to do and though I wouldn't say that I absolutely would NOT work med-surg, it certainly wouldn't be my first choice. I worked on...