ShannonB25

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  1. Walden University?

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone here has participated in (or has opinions regarding) Walden University's online MSN Education program? I would really appreciate learning any pro's/cons or otherwise....

  2. Abx after ROM? How long before...

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    your unit does this??? I'm wondering because the last hospital I worked for routinely gave abx at the 12 hr mark if a patient was ruptured, but the unit I work for now doesn't give anything UNTIL Mom...

  3. early decels during latent phase-advice needed

    ShannonB25 replied to newnurse.rs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, just wanted to add that I agree with what has been posted thus far. I too have seen this type of strip far too often (twice this week so far- ugh!) and unfortunately both babies ended up with...

  4. Scrubs on LDRP

    ShannonB25 replied to tammki5g's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What she

  5. Applied for L&D again!!!!!!!!

    ShannonB25 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Best of luck to you! Can't wait to hear what happens! I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for ya.

  6. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    ShannonB25 replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also feel that this is far too many pts, particularly for a new grad. It's just not worth risking your license over. I'd advise you to give it careful thought before going into this. There are...

  7. Help- a 4 year old with possible STD!

    ShannonB25 replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, that's horrible! I hope the poor dear is okay, and doesn't suffer any lasting effects from her behavior. Poor

  8. I Double Dawg Dare You, Do It!

    ShannonB25 replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I Love this thread...of course, I am also sitting here with my cheeks that are wet with tears, but I adore these stories, nonetheless. So..for mine. One of the first times I *knew* I'd made a...

  9. Re-entering the workforce after 8 years at home!

    ShannonB25 replied to Sparklecat's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I went back to work after an over 2 year hiatus. It can be done- lol. I returned to Labor and Delivery, as that's all I've ever worked. While it's challenging as well, there's not another...

  10. Outta Line........

    ShannonB25 replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your situation..I truly hope things are better for you soon. Hang in

  11. Ever had cervix go down in dilitation...

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I need some advice please...I usually consider myself very confident in SVEs as I've over 2 yrs experience but had a bad experience when I worked a few days ago. In short, I checked a pt who had...

  12. Ever had cervix go down in dilitation...

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice, ladies, and for listening. I'm going to chalk this up to experience I suppose and try not to lose heart over it. I love my job and I won't let this stand in my way. Thanks...

  13. Stillbirths

    ShannonB25 replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm so sorry you had to go through that truly i am. *big

  14. Length of orientation for experienced...

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    nurse? Hi everyone, it's me! I recently began working again after an absence. Basically I've been out of work for a good two years and before that I had 2.5 years experience in labor and delivery....

  15. Got a Card from Work...

    ShannonB25 replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Very cool!! And kudos to you for the good work you obviously did with that patient, too. It's always nice to be recognized

  16. DH dying-need prayers

    ShannonB25 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    ((gentle hugs)) I read your post and teared up right away. I'm sooo sorry that this is happening. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Many are thinking of you both now, I'm sure....

  17. I Did It---I QUIT!!

    ShannonB25 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to give you a big hug and tell you that I really think that you did the right thing by leaving that position. I don't know what the future holds for you but I'm sure that it has got to be...

  18. For a Christmas present to the staff

    ShannonB25 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!!! Food is most appreciated by this nurse as well as those on my unit!!! I think your nurses will be most grateful that you've thought of them in this way. It's very thoughtful of you indeed....

  19. ? About not breastfeeding

    ShannonB25 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to state my stance real quickly on this, which is basically that it's not my job to decide what any decision is for a mom. Be it whether to nurse or bottle-feed, to have an epidural or...

  20. CNA performing a newborn screen?

    ShannonB25 replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to add that I agree completely with what you all are saying on this topic. Dayray, I think you hit the nail on the head with regards to being able to successfully explain further and...

  21. CNA performing a newborn screen?

    ShannonB25 replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know, I have a problem with the CNA doing the discharge teaching as well. That is the nurse's scope of practice, definitely! I mean, come on. I've moved out of state as I now live in Cali but...

  22. Tips for Precepting

    ShannonB25 replied to purplegoose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi! Just wanted to add real briefly that as someone who's being precepted presently, be sure to get a good baseline assessment of your preceptee's skills level initially so you're not wasting any...

  23. Looking for good study guides/materials...

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice and the suggestions guys. I really appreciate it. I feel like I'm just starting to branch out and challenge myself, first with my new job and then the RNC. In the near future...

  24. Looking for good study guides/materials...

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    for taking the RNC exam. I'm planning to take it in ~3 months and would like to prepare as thoroughly as possible. Any links or books you could recommend would be great. Also, does anyone know...

  25. Holidays - what do you do for co-workers?

    ShannonB25 replied to lovesmarissa's topic in General Nursing

    LOL..yeah, I guess it would! That's cool. I just started a new job- maybe this will be the lucky place that will change my pattern