SeattleRS24 replied to WowzersRN's topic in Critical Care
I remember having a similar feeling when I first started on my unit. I was so unsure about the culture and it was very discouraging. However, I can happily say that I found my "peeps" and this made...
Hi guys! I am interested in attending one of the Lisa Miller Advanced EFM Seminars this fall. I can't find any information on pre-requisites for attending the seminar, and I was curious if any of you...
SeattleRS24 replied to nickifranks's topic in Ob/Gyn
You're going to love it! Congratulations on this exciting switch. I think you will find that your experience is extremely useful and relevant. One book that I really enjoyed when I was orienting was...
SeattleRS24 replied to theviolinist's topic in Ob/Gyn
Hi there! Congratulations, first of all. This will be a super exciting journey for you - crazy and scary at times for sure, but always lots of fun! Plus, if you know that OB is the field you want to...
Hello everyone! I've been working on my OB floor with an 8-hour night shift schedule for about 8 months. I finally was offered a 12-hour night shift position this morning, and I am super stoked to get...
Hello, more experienced OB nurses! I've worked on my floor, a high-risk L&D unit, for about 8 months (half of that time was residency training). My OCD personality makes me very anxious about...
SeattleRS24 replied to Brittanyrn89's topic in Ob/Gyn
I feel for you!! I completed a new graduate residency program in L&D and have been working on my floor for about 6 months. I have struggled so much with SVEs since the very start, and it's...
SeattleRS24 replied to catelynjo16's topic in Ob/Gyn
Four people in my graduating class started out in L&D as new graduates, myself included. Apply for residency programs, write a killer cover letter template, and utilize any/all personal...
SeattleRS24 replied to blossom856's topic in Ob/Gyn
As someone who has only been an L&D nurse for about 6 months (I graduated last May), I can tell you that it is indeed very subjective. However, I just ask for a second opinion whenever I'm on the...
Hi there! I am a new RN graduate, just one week away from completing my 18-week OB Residency! Starting next week I will be taking my own patient assignments. Despite all of the training, I obviously...
Hello! I recently received my first graduate nursing position as an L&D nurse. My interview asked a lot of prioritization questions (which patient will you see first), so it would be helpful to...