Lauraingalls BSN, RN

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    Postpartum?

    Lauraingalls replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently an OB nurse who works in an LDRP. I do both Labor and Post partum. While I don't love PP I do like the simplicity and low stress. Especially compared to a step down unit. I enjoy the...
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    On-call requirements

    Lauraingalls replied to kaprielipp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have 24 hrs of call in a 6 week shift. We have to do 6 or 12 hr increments. I get called in for almost every shift I do. I HATE
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    Numbness/tingling?

    Lauraingalls replied to Summers3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well it can be some sort of nerve issue. I for one have carpal tunnel and experience numbness and tingling every day. Think of other degenerative nerve issues and you will find numbness and tingling...
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    Nurse and patient

    Lauraingalls replied to tmremramr's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry your doc is making you feel guilty. As a. Labor nurse, I reassure lots of patients who come in to our triage wondering if it's labor. We would rather you keep bothering us then showing up...
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    Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

    Lauraingalls replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    I started out on labor and delivery. No med surg experience
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    New Grad wanting to do Labor and Delivery

    Lauraingalls posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am set to graduate in 2 weeks. I am having a hard time getting into the L and 😉 market as a new grad. I will have two interviews set up. One is for a Step Down Unit and the other is Mom...
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    Documenting injection the MD gave

    Lauraingalls replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to chart meds that I dont
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    How many patients you guys take on your duty?

    Lauraingalls replied to Seong40's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit is a rural OB with Postpartum and triage included. Labor- 1-2 mostly 1. Postpartum - up to 6 patients or 3 couplets. Triage- 3 patients at a time usually is my
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    Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    Lauraingalls replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, I have had a great experience learning from the amazing experienced nurses on my unit. I am grateful for
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    IV Push med– do you always have to pull back for blood return?

    Lauraingalls replied to missjune's topic in Patient Medications

    I have never pulled back for a blood return when giving an IVP med... I make sure it flushes but didnt pull back for blood return. Not done on our OB
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Lauraingalls replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I massaged a patient's fundus so hard that I made her
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    Don't do the physicians work!

    Lauraingalls replied to ModernRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel like all I do is take phone orders. But we still do some paper charting along with computer charting..... Because charting in only one system is way too
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    Nurses-Scheduling (Do you work a matrix? Self schedule? Etc)

    Lauraingalls replied to KLynn11's topic in General Nursing

    We have a schedule buddy and we self schedule. I like to work my 3 shifts in a row. Luckily so does my schedule
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Lauraingalls replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    no words. Just offering a
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    New Grad Nursing Journey Graduation -> NCLEX -> Landing First Job

    Lauraingalls replied to NurseAlly817's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Now the real learning begins!! I graduated 6 mo before you and I feel like nursing school just is the beginning of all the things you need to learn nursing wise. Hope you love your
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    How long do you stay at work after your 12 hour shift is over?

    Lauraingalls replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

    If I have a shift change delivery or c-section I will be there an hour late. I would say that I stay late at least 1 out of my 3 shifts. Labor nurses have an insane amount of charting and I chart by...
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    15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

    Lauraingalls replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

    Great post! I wish doctors and administration could spend even 15 min in our shoes trying to manage all the things we
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    Low L&D Census, losing hours. Does this happen often?

    Lauraingalls replied to clarkb33's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sitting here on call right now. We go by dates of last call. Our numbers have slowed recently and I am getting put on call at least one a pay period. I honestly dont mind because like another...
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    Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    Lauraingalls replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an L and D nurse. I do have those patients that crawl up the bed or clamp their legs. I never force an exam on them but calmly explain what I need to do. I also dont agree with the birth rape...
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    If you go to a hospital get ready to YELL

    Lauraingalls replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    You know, a nurse should not have to deal with this yelling. I get that the doctor wants better treatment for his mother but don't we all? He is yelling at the wrong person. I bet administration never...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    Lauraingalls replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am looking forward to the new ideas that this administration is trying to implement. Regardless of my conservative ideals, people will keep having babies and that keeps me employed. The majority of...
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    Need help with boundaries with my charge nurse

    Lauraingalls posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a newish nurse. I have been working on my unit since last summer and on my own since the fall. I pretty much get along with most of my co-workers. I love my unit and the teamwork atmosphere. It...
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    minimum staffing and lunch breaks - enemies??

    Lauraingalls replied to wisconurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights in L and D. There are nights I never get to eat and nights I never have a patient. It truly is feast or
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    Need help with boundaries with my charge nurse

    Lauraingalls replied to Lauraingalls's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input. We had another situation in which I was left alone handling a complicated C-section and I felt patient safety was an issue and I directly addressed it with her. It didnt go...
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    Arizona New Grad Positions 2017

    Lauraingalls replied to BrittanyAlyson13's topic in General Nursing

    Banner Hospitals hire new