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  1. Pitocin issue

    BuckRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Recently, I have had several upper level OB residents insisting that I increase pitocin on patients who are not changing despite adequate MVUs. They're response when I say that they are more than...

  2. How long is a nurse new to labor and delivery usually given for orientation?

    BuckRN replied to sarahaldean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked Tele for 4 years before finally getting into

  3. How long is a nurse new to labor and delivery usually given for orientation?

    BuckRN replied to sarahaldean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got 16 weeks of orientation in L&D, but we are a large facility and I had to orient to circulating, PACU, and our antepartum/high risk postpartum unit. Before my official L&D orientation...

  4. how do you get L/D experience if you are required to have experience?

    BuckRN replied to ratona's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a hard time with that too, but finally found a large county hospital that hired me. I had to leave the state I was in to find it

  5. Do you scrub and/or circulate c-sections?

    BuckRN replied to cosmicmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work at a large county hospital that does over 300 deliveries a month. We all float through as circulator and a good portion of nurses are trained to scrub as well. On nights we have scrub tech...

  6. How do I stand out as a new grad applying for L&D?

    BuckRN replied to kballard09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They do let nursing students take them, but of course it costs quite a bit of money. I am only saying about the certifications because one interview I went to suggested I get those things to make...

  7. How do I stand out as a new grad applying for L&D?

    BuckRN replied to kballard09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most L&D units require ACLS certification. Some want a STABLE certification as well. See if any of the hospitals in your area are hiring nurses aids or unit clerks in any are of the women's...

  8. Frustrated! Should I give up?

    BuckRN replied to sjc2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went into nursing school knowing that L&D was absolutely what I wanted to do. However, after I graduate, rarely were people getting hired as new grads into L&D. I worked as a Tele Nurse for...

  9. Why is Pit started on spontaneous labor?

    BuckRN replied to Katie71275's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I want to come work at your hospital then. I'm tired of trying to keep babies happy on

  10. Needing advice - how to switch to hospital nursing

    BuckRN replied to mkeRN86's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    L&D patients are often considered critical as well just as a side note. It's not an easy, happy place. It can be super stressful and

  11. Why is Pit started on spontaneous labor?

    BuckRN replied to Katie71275's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Let me just preface this by saying that I think Pit is WAY overused. However, I work at a busy teaching facility that does 300-400 births per month and boy do they love the Pit. We start it on...

  12. Night shift dinner time

    BuckRN replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    I never get to eat at the same time each night. Sometimes eating a meal just doesn't happen, so I always bring string cheese and almonds to snack on. Also, I can't work out after my shift because then...

  13. Jurisprudence prep course

    BuckRN replied to orangepink's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I believe it says right on the info for the exam that you can have the TX BON website open to use as a resource during the

  14. Jurisprudence prep course

    BuckRN replied to orangepink's topic in Texas Nursing

    So not necessary to do the prep course. I passed it no problem with just using the website while taking the

  15. Where do your postpartum Mag patients go?

    BuckRN replied to lovemyjoblandd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get postpartum maggers back into L&D even if it is several days post

  16. New grad interview in L&D and NICU

    BuckRN replied to kdescarc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think both are high stress areas even for seasoned nurses, so especially so for a new grad. However, any area is going to be stressful for a new grad. That's just how it is. However, in critical...

  17. Endorsement

    BuckRN replied to futureLPN13's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Texas Board of Nursing website is very informative. I had no problems endorsing my RN license from CA to TX by just getting the information off of the

  18. Wow

    BuckRN replied to RN19802008's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, there is just not enough breastfeeding education out there. Even nurses are so misinformed and it's disheartening. There is no reason a baby needs a bottle for breastfeeding difficulty...

  19. New L&D nurse resources

    BuckRN replied to OBNewbie2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This doesn't really answer your question, but before you go paying for NRP or FHM, it is required for your position so your facility might pay for those. A lot of L&D units also require ACLS....

  20. Fetal Heart Monitoring

    BuckRN replied to jcecere's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWHONN has a basic fetal monitoring class online that provides a certificate of completion at the end. This could be helpful in a portfolio to present at an interview. I am an experienced nurse so...

  21. Vocera or Alternative?

    BuckRN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use ASCOM

  22. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    BuckRN replied to EMTcap's topic in California Nursing

    I recently moved from San Diego and left Scripps Green DOU. It's an awesome group of nurses. The preceptors are great and the night supervisors are the absolute best. I hope you will enjoy it and...

  23. Orientee Horror Stories?

    BuckRN replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    I oriented a new grad a few years ago I can thankfully say she actually turned out to be a pretty good nurse, but boy did she scare me! She couldn't keep her patients straight and she couldn't...

  24. Help! I've Fallen Behind in Reading and I Can't Get Up

    BuckRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    Remember your drivers education class? Was it invaluable to have the class so you learned the rules of the road? Of course. But did you really understand driving or really "learn" how to drive...

  25. Any current John Peter Smith nurses on here?

    BuckRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm getting ready to start at JPS next week and am wondering about scrubs there. I was told all RNs wear Galaxy Blue colored scrubs. Where is a good place to go find these? Also, any other tips you...