Lanesmama

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  1. Pre-calculation of emergency meds?

    Lanesmama posted a topic in Pediatric

    Working on a process improvement project. We are a trauma center and do accept fairly stable children. The kids all come to the unit I work on which is adult surgical (not ortho) and all pediatrics....

  2. Confused & a little discouraged?

    Lanesmama replied to gennn19's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Genesis: In nursing school, I was like you. CHF? Ugh... another pneumonia patient? Blah. Give me the good stuff. I remember clearly thinking "all you nurses telling us med surg is where to start......

  3. mother-baby RN role in infant suctioning

    Lanesmama replied to Awhonnwishes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We can sxn. I typically use delees. Some of our docs still suction on the perineum... I'm the nursery nurse... I don't believe it is out of your scope. If you are unsure of the equipment, ask your...

  4. Have to start in L&D first before post-partum??

    Lanesmama replied to Cls62011's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If they ask you 'which of the 3 main areas labor, PP, nursery do you think you will prefer?' then go ahead and say PP but I would not say because I am scared that Labor is too difficult. TO a hiring...

  5. Oh my goodness....!

    Lanesmama replied to RN520's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here are the 2 things my hiring manager said made my app/resume/interview shine. 1 I was honest in my resume. I included a 5 year plan. Regardless of the position I applied for, I said that within...

  6. Advice for L&D? - Male student.

    Lanesmama replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's been my experience that as a SN OB is mainly just observation... some assessments with the instructor on newborns, some fundal checks postpartum, vitals, etc... I've never seen a SN be allowed...

  7. ob/ l&d mag?

    Lanesmama posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a new grad, just passed boards and was offered a position on l&d floor. I was going to order a magazine for nurses but wondering if there is one directed toward l&d nurses that you...

  8. ob/ l&d mag?

    Lanesmama replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sorry! I was on my kindle which takes forever to type messages! LOL. Guess I need to get in the mind set of an OB nurse! I looked into AWHONN and am glad to hear that you all like it! Thanks...

  9. FAILED NCLEX W/76 QUESTIONS, need help :(

    Lanesmama replied to Lemuel_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh yeah ad when I took all of those test questions I tried to determine why they were wrong AND typed a brief statement for each ting I got wrong.... like if I chose a wrong answer for a isolation...

  10. FAILED NCLEX W/76 QUESTIONS, need help :(

    Lanesmama replied to Lemuel_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Hurst review live and did the Kaplan book. Hands down the Kaplan book stunk "be prepared to know... ex. S/s of mag too but didn't say what those were. So to be helpful I would have had to go...

  11. congenital heart defects

    Lanesmama posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know these occur in utero. I know that most that happen in the first 2 weeks gestation end in miscarriage. I know that the heart beats at approx 3 weeks and formation of the heart is generally...

  12. congenital heart defects

    Lanesmama replied to Lanesmama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanks all. I guess I am going to go with C then. Frustrating sometimes when the answers aren't what is in our book. I am OCD also which is why I spent hours trying to figure this and 1 other...

  13. pathophysiology postpartum hemorrhage

    Lanesmama posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, I am in a group project for postpartum hemorrhage. We have been asked to define the health problem, provide pathophysiology, etc. I am a bit confused because pathophysiology is disease...

  14. help with nursing diagnosis with AEB

    Lanesmama replied to noel1972's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was wondering how we were supposed to know all of the diagnoses, too! My school "forgot" to require us to buy it... but they sure remembered an awful lot that we haven't ever

  15. Any tips to help my student remember to carry inhaler?

    Lanesmama replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    So you want this kid to have 3 inhalers? (1 for home, 1 for office, 1 to carry at school?... or maybe you meant to as in bring the home one to school... which isn't smart because she will likely...

  16. Anyone have a Brain for OB or L&D?

    Lanesmama replied to harbster's topic in General Students

    as is assessment? the entire

  17. Losing passion

    Lanesmama replied to gladysaw's topic in General Students

    Being scared can be a good thing... if you are overconfident, you will make mistakes. If you are scared, you will do your best to not make mistakes and if... ah-hem... when you do, you will learn...

  18. Sticky Littmann...

    Lanesmama replied to NursieSD's topic in General Students

    Mine's like that, too. Every piece of lint, fuzz, etc sticks to it so it always looks dirty. I wipe it with an alcohol swab and it looks beautiful again, until I move. I think I would describe it...

  19. No motivation left

    Lanesmama replied to Dagek's topic in General Students

    sounds like you are depressed... go get some help OR are you feeling this way because you aren't enjoying learning to be a nurse? Or

  20. help me calculate this problem..

    Lanesmama replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know someone said don't memorize formulas but I do like a formula for this: want _____ x vol have want 3 mg/min __________ so first this I do here is make sure my units of mass are...

  21. help with nursing diagnosis with AEB

    Lanesmama replied to noel1972's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had trouble remember what was what when I first started, too! Nursing diagnosis: Constipation related to: (why) as evidenced by: (proof that the constipation is a problem... can be something...

  22. preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    Lanesmama posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a nursing student. Just started OB rotations which I was so excited about! My first day I was placed in L&D... while there, ED called saying they needed L&D nurse to assist with...

  23. looking for template

    Lanesmama replied to suni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is the one we are supposed to use for 1 of my instructors. care plan

  24. Working on a case study for OB/ Peds

    Lanesmama replied to Dantastic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So then why not PPD? -It can occur soon after birth- think of the hormones that rapidly dropping. She is a single mom, generally young now with a kid. Holy crap her life is changing all around her....

  25. Working on a case study for OB/ Peds

    Lanesmama replied to Dantastic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Make a medical diagnosis? We aren't doctors... and does your blurb mention anything about culture? For example Vietnamese women traditionally stay in bed for 10 days after the birth and grandmother/...