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cherokeesummer

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  1. Is it like this everywhere? Ratios and such

    cherokeesummer posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey all, just wondering if all units are similar to this... come in having 6 couplets already from the start (on a good day you start with only 4 or 5 couplets) but on a bad day could be 6. You also...

  2. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    cherokeesummer replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I love Gabriel :):) b/c that is my handsome son's name! Love him! Other names I like are Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Elijah, and there are a couple of girls names that were unusual that I liked but I...

  3. Is it like this everywhere? Ratios and such

    cherokeesummer replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah I really do think its tough b/c we have all these little things we have to do that waste time...I'm not saying that its beneath me, I mean I'm not stranger to hard work but I think that we'd be...

  4. I need some help :)

    cherokeesummer posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice from some experienced PP and OB nurses. I am a new nurse (since August) and I have been working in Post Partum/newborn nursery since the end of November. I...

  5. I need some help :)

    cherokeesummer replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the information all! Now another question LOL, what do you recommend that is an easy read? I'm not a dummy or anything but I loved reading books like blah blah blah made easy or blah blah...

  6. I am DONE!!!!!!

    cherokeesummer replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do wonder sometimes why people (like us) go into nursing or rather why we stay in nursing. We enjoy helping others but we are expected to work for 12++ (and there's always a plus) hours and never...

  7. Co-sleeping?

    cherokeesummer replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm looking forward to reading this topic. I've read the first few posts and am looking forward to following through all of them. I've heard stories on both sides and I can tell you my own...

  8. what time do you give meds....

    cherokeesummer replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a one hour window before and after the scheduled time to administer

  9. Med-Surg before Mother/Baby as a New Grad?

    cherokeesummer replied to Finally2008's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went straight to a high level NICU out of school with no previous medical background, that was TOO acute for me but then I went to Mother/Baby and I love it, its where I think I was meant to be....

  10. Unprofessional conduct

    cherokeesummer replied to cabbagepatchkid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree 100% Also, did the person know that the family overheard? If so, did he say anything? People are so assinine sometimes, yes we do need to get our venting out sometimes with each other but...

  11. Saddest I've ever been at work

    cherokeesummer replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry to hear that, will keep all in my prayers and

  12. Worn Out

    cherokeesummer replied to ladylabor's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I tried to post and it got stuck sorry LOL, if it double posts thats why. Anyway, I'm fairly new, graduated in July of last year and have been in my postpartum position for a little over 3...

  13. Worn Out

    cherokeesummer replied to ladylabor's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sadly we have no aids so we do our job as RN's AND we also pass trays, pick up dirty trays, change linens, take out the linen bags, grrrr...makes me

  14. Proposal for L/D or Postpartum units..ideas???

    cherokeesummer replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm thinking about common issues that I see at work: Breastfeeding teaching/education program - some sort of class/education program to help moms learn things like latch, etc Creation of care...

  15. How to do 12 hour shift and raise a kid??

    cherokeesummer replied to mp2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know our place offers both 12's and 8's. I have a small child, 2 year old, but I am married and my husband has him when he's not at home with me on my days off or when he's not at daycare. I know...

  16. Pretend you are my Preceptor in L&D

    cherokeesummer replied to neeniebean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not an L and D nurse but I'm a Post partum mom and baby nurse. I would say though to be open and willing to learn, having those basic reminders (moms and baby's vs and such) are GREAT, I still...

  17. What does your hospital do post-c-section?

    cherokeesummer replied to justme1972's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my c-section 2 years ago, they said I could have solids that evening if I wanted them which of course I did but I went very slow and had previous experience with surgeries and what not, I'm...

  18. Sample routine of typical day for new nurse

    cherokeesummer posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like the tips but the sample routine is definately not anything like our day...especially the parts like ask for vitals from assistants (we don't have those), get charge nurse to start IV (we start...

  19. Happy with my job

    cherokeesummer posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I'm trying to really get into reading here b/c the board has always been a great source of information for me. Anyway, I graduated nursing school in July of last year, took the NCLEX in...

  20. first year nurses.......what is the longest you have stayed passed your schedule.....

    cherokeesummer replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm about one month off of orientation now and the longest I've stayed is probably an hour. Charting

  21. RhoGAM and Coombs

    cherokeesummer replied to NeuroNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes I believe this is our practice

  22. Postpartum care questions...

    cherokeesummer replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. At each assessment (so in a 12 hour shift that would be twice at least) but if they are a new c/s patient, less than 24 hours, it would be more than twice in a 12 hour shift. 2. Bleeding is...

  23. TOO soon to be Stressed in Postpartum

    cherokeesummer replied to maesam1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen 5-7 couplets where I work but generally they try to keep it at 4 or 5, but it has been up to 6 or so generally if there are

  24. would i be making the HR recruiter mad?

    cherokeesummer replied to New RN Grad 2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't see that it would be offensive. If anything I'd probably call the nurse recruiter and say I ran into so and so nurse manager and we had a discussion about open positions and we ended up having...

  25. Just Offered an L&D Position........

    cherokeesummer replied to rastanursern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! I so think nights would be better for me but where I am we are well staffed for nights for now! But then again my Hubby doesn't want me on nights so...I guess I'm good where I am LOL!...