newbaby101

Hi , thanks so much for responding. I have looked at some of the other states BON websites, the story that dalzac posted is outrageous!! thanks, hope there are others out there who have something to add!

Hi , I have used the system for about 6 years and I love it... I am also a superuser. It does not interface with meditech, i understand that there are patent protections in place that prohibit cooperation between the entities who own the intellectual rights to the systems. meditech is not able to use the information on the fetal monitor and have it flow to the maternal chart. One of the new nurses to l and d has come from the sicu where meditech is used and she has commented many times that qs is easier and she likes qs much better. Once you figure out the common tabs that you will use for most documentation, you will find it easy. here are the main problems.... It is possible to chart on the wrong tracing, if you are not careful. once you do this you cannot delete it, so all you can do is enter an "error " note. second, it is not possible to find an entry you may have made on a chart in the past just by asking your programer to find all entries under your name for a particular date. I know that sounds obscure, but there have been instances in which it would be very helpful to gauge the acuity of a shift by how many times you charted. The system is specifically designed as a data entry and retreival system and it doesnt provide the nurse with the tool to track the documentation of herself or others. It makes a hugh difference to have a programer who will work closely with your staff and you will have questions that require 24 hour support. You will still need a paper system from time to time, when the system is being updated, for example or if you have an ob patient boarding on another service. I suggest keeping a file box that has all the old fashioned paperwork for "qs downtime". These papers are also handy to use as a template to jog your brain not to forget all the various fields you need to document on until you get used to the system. good luck, If you have problems, e mail me and i will try to help. I work at night and can check in !

I am a diploma grad. in my last semester , about to graduate with BSN (fingers crossed!). I am working on a seminar presentation on the topic of nurse imposters, scope of the problem, measures taken by state bon's to prevent imposters, media stories about nurse imposters in the U.S.... Would be so appreciative of any info. that any "allnurses.com" R.Ns's might be able to contribute R/T the issue... Thanks so much for sharing your experience! :mortarboard: :

Hi , I'm glad i found this site, I am a student for the third time, working on the ole' BSN. I think I have about another 18 mos to go. We are having some lively debate about the shortage of nurses. What is needed is a fabulous show about nurses... I always have lots of great stories and can get the party laughing or crying with any number of real life stories from my unit. I would love to see a realistic show about the craziness on L and D. bye for now, newbaby

Hi , I was not hired to L and D after graduation, I was rec. to have med-surg exp. So I took a job in the Neurosurgery Dept. and it turned out I liked it a lot, what I discovered (once I switched to L and D ) was that it had been good experience working with people under moderate amounts of stress, not the craziness of Labor. As a new grad. I needed to get my feet wet that way. After working there for 4 years, I made the change to OB and have been there for 18 years and have loved every minute of it. The one thing I would add is that I work in a very big teaching hosp with a level 3 nicu, we do pediatric surgery so get lots of transports. Having neuro. exp has been valuable for me because we get a fair number of sick moms whose problems are varied and the neuro. exp has come in handy. I hope you have found the position you love and that loves you back!!! I think OB takes a lot of stamina. I always try to remember, that this is a day of work for me , but for the families I take care of, it is a day that they will never forget, and I am part of it!! good luck!