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1. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

   obrn2 replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If my charge is hounding me to move a patient and she's stable, sometimes I move a patient when her epidural is wearing off and has not gotten PO meds. For the most part I try to give all my patients...

2. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

   obrn2 replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Plan of Care

3. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

   obrn2 replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   POC! In PP, there is a LOT to do so the plan is r/t teaching, vaccinations, breastfeeding, pain control, post-op care, baby weight gain/loss, screenings, etc. However, for L&D it's the immediate...

4. Gift basket for new L&D nurse

   obrn2 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   maybe a hemostat with her name engraved? always come in handy and get lost

5. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

   obrn2 replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I love GOOD doulas. The best doulas help with position changes, encouragement, getting my patients to the bathroom with the IV poles, feeding ice chips and MY FAVORITE, help with changing out dirty...

6. New hire RN accused of being "mean."

   obrn2 replied to NS885RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Ooooohhh, this totally resonates with me. I got it, too. Self-reflection is key and yes, tone does make a difference. As mentioned above, asking if they have time, would they mind doing this...,...

7. Prolonged second stage and arrest of descent

   obrn2 replied to JoyfulRN14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It can be really trying to be a nurse caring for an OP baby. Go easy on yourself. You are not the make or break it person for the mom. We can feel that we are, but there are so many factors that go...

8. Med error help

   obrn2 replied to Tink1987's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What kind of help are you wanting? Other than reassurance that we've all made errors in some form or another, I'd like to encourage you to write an incident report or its equivalent for your...

9. Interested in Mother/Baby...thoughts?

   obrn2 replied to nurseladyk's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You could reasonably ask for a chance! Maybe they can start to float you there or have you come in an extra day to shadow. Did you find you really enjoyed breastfeeding your kids or did you find the...

10. Should I wait to have a baby?

    obrn2 replied to AHobbs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I waited. My fertility was tops then, but the age factor has affected my ovarian reserve. The real problem? Male factor infertility. It seems no one talks about male factor infertility! I did not...

11. Need to pick up your brains LD nurses!

    obrn2 replied to Lurdes777's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Join AWHONN as a student and network within your chapter and at local events. One thing to consider is most certifications will last a couple of years before needing to be renewed. This can get...

12. Thinking of applying for Mom/Baby unit...basically as a new grad? Advice?

    obrn2 replied to x28y31's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also, consider joining AWHONN and join chapters near you to network with other RNs in the field. Then apply, apply apply. Good

13. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

    obrn2 replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Best advice ever - go shadow an RN! Before you make any changes, make sure you can handle it. There are volunteer programs that would give you exposure to what nurses do - take advantage of them....

14. Delayed Cord Clamping

    obrn2 replied to jloyloe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Within the last two months I've had the NICU doctor advise parents against delayed cord clamping due to increased risk of polycythemia for their term infant. They do a routine 30-60 sec delay for...

15. Help! Im writing guidelines on skin to skin and thermoregulation!!!

    obrn2 replied to kwiksand13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try National Guideline Clearinghouse with a search for skin to skin. There is a lot of information available on this topic. National Guideline Clearinghouse | Home Good luck! I love having our moms...