when will I lean this ob stuff

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Specializes in Medsurg, home health, ob and rehab.

iv been working in ob for about 4 months now. I have been a nurse for 6 years now but no ob experienc. it is still hard for me to find the cervix an know what cm pt is and i dont have a good coaching technique when it comes to pushing. any advise please. how long before u " get it".:confused:

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You can't just 'get it' without someone helping you out. I'm going for OB when I finish my RN, and even though I got a great hands-on clinical, I can't yet immediately tell you how dilated a patient is - it takes practice! But it sounds like you need help from a coworker or supervisor - watch their pushing techniques and talk to them about dilation and the rest. You can't just blindly figure it out on your own. Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I've heard about a year until you are comfortable with L&d on your own. I'm sure its hard because everyone's cervix is different!

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