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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 have heard nothing but good things. I'm going to try ...

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, decelerations, etc). The thing that I loved about Cen...

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 before) we call the "code pink team" to the deliv...

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 confident that the baby has transitioned well, they ...

Our infant abduction is a "code Adam".

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 any experience with this. Are a lot of hospitals o...

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 in Savannah, Georgia next Tuesday. I have never d...

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 unit, I wrote things in different colors and used a h...

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, pen light, stethoscope, saline flushed, alcohol w...

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 with three computers each. For the most part, I do n...

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 that I am not "warm and fuzzy" enough. I have alway...

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 can get for our inductions/augmentations/deliveries...

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 should keep a record of all instances. And speak up f...

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 sure you will do awesome. Just keep asking your more...

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 approaching my two year anniversary on Labor and De...

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 the Orthopedic unit, I was a fan of Cherokee scrubs...

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, Georgia. I actually have applications in at Memor...

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 have applications into Memorial and Candler. I was d...

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 the the recruiter at Memorial yesterday and told ...

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 "partnership" with Inova, which is in Fairfax. From wh...