Duncan,RNC-OB

Duncan,RNC-OB has 9 years experience and specializes in OB, NBN, PP.

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1. Vaginal Exams

   Duncan,RNC-OB replied to Ponchie109's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey! Congrats on your new job! Remember, this is a very SUBJECTIVE exam. Think of the cervix like a doughnut. The middle is where your fingers will be. The amount you can fit inside the middle (1 finger, 2 fingers) is your dilatation. I'm sure you...

2. Any North Carolina Western Governors MSN student?

   Duncan,RNC-OB replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Western Governors

   Hey y'all! I live in SE NC as well. I'm considering WGU but I have so many questions. My goal is to apply to ECU's post-mastery Midwifery program after graduation. Because WGU is accredited by the appropriate organizations, acceptance to ECU should n...

3. New Nurse New Job

   Duncan,RNC-OB replied to ad3vans's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You will certainly make a ton of mistakes. The most dangerous nurse is one who thinks they know it all. Ask lots of questions until you understand the answers. Don't worry about being embarrassed. Look at every second of a work day as a new learning ...

4. Precepting in postpartum

   Duncan,RNC-OB replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Go with your gut, always. If ANY doubt about ANYTHING, ask a seasoned OB nurse to lay eyes/hands on the patient. Still don't have a good feeling? Get another one. Make sure you're up-to-date on current standards of practice. Dr's aren't always right...

5. Maternal Newborn Nursing Books

   Duncan,RNC-OB replied to cares24's topic in Ob/Gyn

   AWHONN's perinatal nursing book is an excellent reference with up-to-date standards of care. It does delve into the patho-physiology of certain disorders somewhat. Those that it does not can be easily googled. Good luck and welcome to OB nursing!