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  1. Typical rate/dosage pitocin after C-Section

    ShannonSRN replied to TooterIA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to an OB ICU conference in Scottsdale, AZ and there was a presentation by Karrie Francois, MD on PPH. She stated that up to 80U can be administered PP even if PPH is not an issue. On PP C/S...

  2. Inpatient OB review course

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am trying to see if I can set up a Inpatient OB review course for the nurses in our community. Has anyone else ever done this? If so...what education company did you use? There are 4 hospitals total...

  3. ?? about inverted T and classical incison...

    ShannonSRN replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What pregnancy is this for

  4. lost all self-esteem

    ShannonSRN replied to garfieldrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you ever unsure, have another RN check behind you. NEVER be ashamed or upset if you were wrong! I have had other nurses check behind me, a cervix can be paper thin and 1 cm and feel complete. Any...

  5. Terrified yet excited (a bit lengthy)

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had posted a thread in May of 2007 (I posted the thread at the bottom). I quit working at the facility over a year ago, and just about quit nursing all together. I went to work at the "Competitor"...

  6. Well....I think I'm coming back

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good afternoon all! I haven't posted here for about a year. I left L&D about a year ago after some disastrous events that occurred. Well, I have been working on a GYN/Oncology unit as a clinical...

  7. Well....I think I'm coming back

    ShannonSRN replied to ShannonSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks a lot for your encouraging words!! I am terrified, but ecstatic at the same time! I won't go into it with rose-colored glasses as I did before, however, I will go into it with an understanding...

  8. Butt Checks

    ShannonSRN replied to jonear2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    O.k. this is a very interesting thread. I would like to make a small point... Medicare is no longer paying hospitals for "Never Events" (conditions acquired in the hospital) including: Skin breakdown,...

  9. Arnold/Winnie Palmer NICU in Orlando?

    ShannonSRN replied to Florida Nurse 2006's topic in Florida Nursing

    I worked at Arnold and was there for the transition of Women and Baby services to Winnie. I was working there through nursing school in the NICU, and loved it. They opened Winnie Palmer on Mother's...

  10. florida nusing unions

    ShannonSRN replied to lndrn2001's topic in Florida Nursing

    I worked at a hospital in which there was a union here in Brevard County. Unfortunately, Florida is right to work state, so unions don't really do any good. When I started at the hospital the union...

  11. Surgical Instruments in C-section

    ShannonSRN replied to DavericaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't direct you to a website...I don't know of any, but I can give you a list of most common. You can go to central services in your facility and familiarize yourself with each. Usually the...

  12. "Dangerous unit?" need advise

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I sent this message to Suzanne, but maybe someone else has an idea as well. I need all the help I can get.... I am wondering if you could give me a bit of advice. I put the post "Dangerous Unit" and...

  13. Dangerous Unit?

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been working in a small facility for about a year. We do do about 65-80 deliveries a month. Problem is our doc's are no shows for about 20% of our deliveries...we have had 12 RN deliveries in...

  14. Dangerous Unit?

    ShannonSRN replied to ShannonSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much...to all of you. I have written incident reports in every situation. Charted my rear off. it basically boils down to a group of physicians who plain don't care, unfortunately. I...

  15. ER nurse to OB nurse...anyone done it?

    ShannonSRN replied to lifsavER67's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmmm, most do the opposite. I have several coworkers who went from OB to ER. I am currently a L&D nurse, but love ER as well. I actually finished posting on one of the new ER threads. I started...

  16. Precepting an ED nurse

    ShannonSRN replied to charliesmom's topic in Emergency

    I was a new grad in the ER last year, in a unit that was unorganized, no manager, and nurses were taking up to 12 patients (obviously low staff). My preceptor lacked and time to be able to precept me,...

  17. Video cameras banned in L&D

    ShannonSRN replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I tell parent's (and fully believe), when asked about photos, even if they don't ask...'We prefer you wait until we verbally give you permission to take photos, I want you to take home glorious...

  18. Living the dream, but need education...

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, new to this forum. I worked as an OB Tech for several years, then graduated from nursing school in May. I am now a grad nurse in L&D. I have been trying to find L&D education classes,...

  19. P.A.S.S questions - help needed!

    ShannonSRN replied to Elleann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would choose #4. As they had drilled into us..Assess, assess,

  20. I have a question about the application process...

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just mailed in my application for the boards (in Florida) last Thursday, as well as Pearsonvue. I know that the FDON received it, because I sent it overnight with signature. My difficulty is not...

  21. Does nursing school go by fast?

    ShannonSRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    It's like being pregnant...the morning sickness drives you nuts (before a test), the weight gain (from lack of a healthy diet), those clothes they make you wear (all white), the 36th week feels like...

  22. Florida Roll Call ......

    ShannonSRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Winnie Palmer and Arnold Palmer are right next door to each other, they share a breezeway for transport...etc. I graduate this weekend. I worked in the NICU as a tech until just last week. I started...

  23. Florida Roll Call ......

    ShannonSRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, my name is Shannon. I live in southern Brevard County (Palm Bay), but work for Orlando Regional Healthcare Systems. I work Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, but will soon work at Winnie...

  24. Graduation Countdown!!!

    ShannonSRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    We took our final exam on Friday (4/28)... we have a mandatory NCLEX review this week...my orientation to L&D on Friday, May 5th at a brand new women and babies hospital in Orlando...Pinning on...

  25. Unsure...please help!!

    ShannonSRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be graduating from nursing school in May '06...I have recently started in the NICU as a clinical tech at a large teaching hospital. I have extensive experience in Labor and Delivery, and a...