kejRN88

kejRN88

Orthopedics, Observation/ED, L&D

Member

  • Content

    25

  • Visitors

    2,340

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by kejRN88

  1. Class 170 Frontier University MSN

    kejRN88 replied to Smars51's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats to all who are looking into FNU! I am looking into it. I have been looking for programs for the last year or so, and I keep coming back to FNU. What made you all decide on this program? I...

  2. What EFM software do you use, and do you love or hate it?

    kejRN88 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have only used McKesson with Centricity and Epic with Obix (which my hospital currently uses). I don't mind Obix, I like some of the tools that can be used on the strip (baseline, accelerations,...

  3. Designated delivery team

    kejRN88 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey everyone, I was just curious what the practice was of having a designated delivery team for Labor and Delivery? On the unit I work on, when we are ready for delivery (when baby is crowning or just...

  4. Designated delivery team

    kejRN88 replied to kejRN88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have only worked on Labor and Delivery, so I am only used to having this team. They usually stay in the room the assign the apgars, they also do the computer work to admit the baby. Once they are...

  5. Designated delivery team

    kejRN88 replied to kejRN88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our infant abduction is a "code

  6. Moving reimbursement

    kejRN88 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey everyone, I am from Virginia and I have a phone interview next week with a hospital in Savannah, Georgia. I was hoping to discuss moving reimbursement, if I get offered the job. Does anyone have...

  7. Tips for phone interview

    kejRN88 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey everyone! I just wanted to see if anyone could give me any advice on doing a phone interview. I am currently in Virginia but I have a phone interview with the director of a Labor and Delivery unit...

  8. First day on my own- now scared to go back

    kejRN88 replied to kayleen4246's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! Sounds like a rough first day. First of all, take a BIG, DEEP breath. Not every day will be like this. I do agree with having a check list of what needs to be done. When I worked on the Ortho...

  9. What gear/utensils/supplies do you carry in your scrubs

    kejRN88 replied to gelibean's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work on Labor and Delivery now and I do not carry nearly as much stuff as when I was on Ortho/Bariatrics/Med-surg. When I was there, I carried pens, dry-erase marker, Kelly clamps, bandage scissors,...

  10. Charting in patient rooms

    kejRN88 replied to JMoney's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work on a Labor and Delivery unit where we have computers attached to the wall in every labor room and a small counter with a computer on it in each triage room. Plus, we have two nurses stations...

  11. Afraid of loosing my job

    kejRN88 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I think at times I have the same issue that you do. I have been pulled aside by a fellow staff nurse once and by my manager a few times. I have had complaints from patients and/of family members...

  12. Do you mix your own pit?

    kejRN88 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! At the hospital I work at, we cannot mix our own Pit...I think it is actually a policy. We do have a fridge attached to the med Pyxis where we usually have about 10 or so bags at a time that we...

  13. How to handle a verbally abusive MD

    kejRN88 replied to lauriepanther's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! I had a recent experience with a new physician on my unit. The physician was very unprofessional towards me, ot like in your situation, but unprofessional nonetheless. I agree with klone, you...

  14. New L&D RN, transitioning from medsurg

    kejRN88 replied to pitbullkissesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! I was in your position two years ago when I transferred from Ortho/Bariatrics/Med-Surg to Labor and Delivery. I was so excited and overwhelmed at the same time during my orientation. I am...

  15. New Grad scared to be in L&D

    kejRN88 replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey there! I know exactly how you feel! I was not a new grad on L&D though. I switched to Labor and Delivery after 4.5 years of Orthopedics/Bariatrics/Med-Surg! It was quite the difference! I am...

  16. Which Scrubs Look Professional?

    kejRN88 replied to valliloves's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't think that one particular brand or style looks more professional than another. As long as they are not skin tight or super baggy and do not show cleavage or butt crack. When I was working on...

  17. L&D nurse looking to relocate

    kejRN88 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey everyone! My name is Kayla. I am a L&D nurse in Winchester, Virginia. I have 2 years of L&D experience and 4.5 years of Ortho/Bariatrics/Medical-Surgical. I am looking to move to Savannah,...

  18. RN Thinking about moving to Savannah

    kejRN88 replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I too am looking at relocating to Savannah. I have already made a post about it, but have not gotten many bites yet. I have my Georgia nursing license (I got it this week after 5 business days!). I...

  19. L&D nurse looking to relocate

    kejRN88 replied to kejRN88's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I currently work at Winchester Medical Center. Thanks for letting me know about the pay. I have been a little concerned about it. I didn't have my GA license when I applied. I do have it now. I talked...

  20. Relocating to NOVA from Chicago

    kejRN88 replied to Magelan's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey there! My name is Kayla. I live in Winchester, VA. Some people consider it NOVA, some don't...lol. I am a Labor and Delivery nurse at Winchester Medical Center. Our hospital recently formed a...