jennobrn01

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1. Question About New Nurses Starting Out in Antepartum

   jennobrn01 replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It depends on what type of unit you are hired to. On my unit we are all cross-trained to do all aspects: antepartum, L&D, postpartum, nursery. Of course there are some nurses who have definite strengths in one area, and other nurses who lament ...

2. Best stethoscope for mother/baby job?

   jennobrn01 replied to MommyJoy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree...don't spend the $$$ if you don't have to. In nursing school I was all about the Littman's. In the real world of nursing.... our unit is stocked with non-Littman steth's, and they work just fine. :)

3. What choices did you make for L&D?

   jennobrn01 replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

   "I got to watch the whole thing in the reflection on an overhead lamp.....to see one's own csection, well is a trip. I am glad I could." OT: That is so funny... I did the same thing....though I didn't notice the reflection until the MD and first assi...

4. Mundane question

   jennobrn01 replied to NurseHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I try hard to find some way to compliment the way they care for their baby (if delivered). This means a lot to new moms, especially if you are specific. If undelivered and I sense the baby is coming into a good/secure family unit I say that to the ...

5. seizures after delivery in mom with PIH

   jennobrn01 replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have only been in OB for four years and have seen a pt. 5 or 6 days post partum seize. She was feeling "bad", came to the ED, and while being registered seized right in the waiting area. Adequately treating pt.'s with PIH according to standard is ...

6. What exactly are AWHONN's guidelines for staffing?

   jennobrn01 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am 95% sure the recommended ratio is 1:4. Yeah I have been in situations where it was 1:6 and even 1:8 :uhoh21:

7. Absolutely the most entertaining birth plan I have ever read....

   jennobrn01 replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ahh so refreshing! Thanks for sharing! I especially liked the fact that she realized that the nurse is her advocate...even if it means standing up to her family. Wish more would realize that...

8. How many went from new grad to L&D?

   jennobrn01 replied to Foxfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

   wow judy ann, i'd love to sit down with you and hear all your tales. :-)

9. Mag sulfate on post delivery patient

   jennobrn01 replied to Choircat's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Post partum our guidelines are as mentioned by mugwump. Though, I am in that room every hour. Just anal...

10. Hands-On L&D Nurses?

    jennobrn01 replied to healingheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree that legal issues have curtailed the hand's on experience ob pt.'s need and deserve. Consider looking into a birthing center, or a hospital that advertises themselves as low-intervention.

11. How many went from new grad to L&D?

    jennobrn01 replied to Foxfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I completely agree with this! :-) I went to OB right out of nursing school in 2001. We have a small unit, and our new grads do a certain amount of time in the post partum/gyn area before doing L&D. This area also receives non-infected med-surg...

12. Is OB for me? Is nursing for me? Shy nurse needs help.

    jennobrn01 replied to Soul's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk to a superior quickly! Document what she has said and done and have specific dates. Tell your nurse manager what your pt's have said. Just please talk to someone. I had bad experiences my first year out, and my career suffered because I did no...

13. Uterine rupture yesterday...

    jennobrn01 replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, awesome job! I was so proud of you as I read your post. Be proud of yourself!

14. VBAC and Protocols

    jennobrn01 replied to parteiranagua's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Technically, we are supposed to say to pt.'s that we do not permit VBAC's. This is so the ob docs can draw up an policy on the issue. Nevertheless, VBAC's are still done by one practice. Yes, we have a huge disclaimer form that the pt. must initia...

15. Team nursing in L&D & Mother/Baby

    jennobrn01 replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We work 12 hour shifts. Full time works three 12's a week. Part time two 12's a week. And we have per diem, and casual nurses filling out the holes. We are a small unit... 6 LDRP's and 6 PP's/GYN rooms. The charge nurse of each shift makes out th...