MS OB or Onco Patients?

I work OB and would have it no other away!!

I am on a URO/Gyn/Gyn Onc unit for a few months after being trained on an ortho floor. I am amazed how strong the gyn onc women are. I don't know if I could be that strong. I like being around them. Ortho is physically hard sometimes, but they are not "sick" usually. Pain is the big issue. NO interest in OB whatsoever (or ED/trauma).

Lets see...OB scares me (until the baby is out and cleaned and healthy- then I love the babies)...surgical patients have too many pain issues and need so much assistance with ADLs, dsg changes, etc...medical; it really depends what the problem is...and onc I like despite the sadness. But I will stick with my critical patients, thank you. You only have 1 or 2, can control visitors, pt is always on a monitor, sometimes vented and sedated (well, often), and I find the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions fascinating!

Newborn ICU. There is a lot of technology and when things are quiet, there are babies to hold . It's challenging and can truly be heartbreaking, but these kiddos are amazing! The things we put them through and they still smile and just want to be loved.

Quote from crazy&cuteRNI work OB and would have it no other away!!

Quote from mmc51264I am on a URO/Gyn/Gyn Onc unit for a few months after being trained on an ortho floor. I am amazed how strong the gyn onc women are. I don't know if I could be that strong. I like being around them. Ortho is physically hard sometimes, but they are not "sick" usually. Pain is the big issue. NO interest in OB whatsoever (or ED/trauma).

Quote from sapphire18Lets see...OB scares me (until the baby is out and cleaned and healthy- then I love the babies)...surgical patients have too many pain issues and need so much assistance with ADLs, dsg changes, etc...medical; it really depends what the problem is...and onc I like despite the sadness. But I will stick with my critical patients, thank you. You only have 1 or 2, can control visitors, pt is always on a monitor, sometimes vented and sedated (well, often), and I find the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions fascinating!

Quote from hikernurseNewborn ICU. There is a lot of technology and when things are quiet, there are babies to hold . It's challenging and can truly be heartbreaking, but these kiddos are amazing! The things we put them through and they still smile and just want to be loved.

Quote from cool_nurseI always fear being at NICU! haha. although newborn babies are huggable and gives you a stress-free feeling , i'll stick with adult patients. haha.

I work on a general medical/oncology floor and caver patients rock! I am a cancer survivor and so I can really relate to what they are going through. I love it when I am able to help put someone's mind at ease by making them see that cancer isn't a death sentence. So rewarding!I also work OB once a week and I love that as well.

Quote from hwilliams1I work on a general medical/oncology floor and caver patients rock! I am a cancer survivor and so I can really relate to what they are going through. I love it when I am able to help put someone's mind at ease by making them see that cancer isn't a death sentence. So rewarding!I also work OB once a week and I love that as well.