laborRn01

I am not looking down on PP nurses like 2nd class citizens. I, personally, keep my patients on L&D for close to 3 hours after delivery to make sure that they are stable. And since I am a night shift worker and discharges are usually finished by my shift, only clean rooms are assigned so the wait does not have to do with cleaning a room. I understand that a wait may be necessary some times but it seems that most times when I want to bring a patient over, I have to wait. And, yes we are a busy unit, but not all the time are we just trying to get the patient out to make room for the next on. It is because they are done recovering and the patient wants to get to their PP room so they can sleep for the rest of the night. I did not post this thread for a battle or to point fingers. I just wanted some insight into reasons why I am always told to wait!

OK, so is it just my L&D unit or do others experience this as well. There always seems to be constant battles with the nurses on postpartum. They feel that we are constantly "dumping" on them. I mean, if L&D is busy, they will in turn be busy. What is the problem! And quite frequently, if we are ready to transfer a patient to PP, we are asked to wait about 15 minutes. For what? I wish L&D nurses could tell their patients "Oh you will have to wait 15 minutes before I can admit you" (as the patient is visibly in active labor). Oh my goodness! I would think that L&D and PP would be two units that would get along and work closely with one another. Why? Because 9 times out of 10, we bring them the patients after they are fully recovered and stable. We won't bring them an unstable patient, for the patient's sake. That would surely send them into a frenzy!! :monkeydance: And how come if there are issues that need to be addressed with the doctors "after" patient has been transferred and report given, do the PP nurses feel the need to call us over on L&D and ask us to take care of things with the doctors. What the heck! :angryfire Anyway, I guess I am done venting. I am curious to hear other nurses' views on this issue. Thanks!

Thanks for the info.

Thanks Suzanne for the information. It sounds like I will like Fresno.

Well, how is Fresno overall besides HOT? The heat will not be a problem as I am originally from Texas. If you find anything out about Fresno Comm. Hospital just let me know. But, do tell about the city. I am curious to know what to expect. Thanks.

Does anyone know anything about NovaPro Staffing? They have been calling me. But, they seem like a smaller company because I have not heard very much about them. Any information would be helpful! Thanks.

Has anyone have any information on Fresno Community Hospital in Fresno, CA? I am contemplating taking an assignment in L&D there in August. The pay rate is great!! So, is there something I need to know. Someone, holla back!

Does anyone know how Dusty Clog by Klogs feel? They are cute and found at allheart.com, but not sure if they are comfortable!

Hey, thanks for the heads up on Cross Country. I will still be calling the company you told me about and using you as a reference. Is that alright with you?

Does anyone have any advice about the services of Cross Country TravCorps (housing, assignments, recruiters, pay, etc.)? They sound good on paper, but we all know how that can be! Any tips are appreciated. Thanks.

Can you send me the name of your company via private message as well? Thanks in advance.