L&D Sim Lab

I hope this blog post doesn't offend anyone. Working in L&D I have become accustomed to seeing things that are not normally seen... With that said, I will explain that in the photos below the only skin you see is rubber... of a mannequin.

As L&D nurses, we are required to complete many educational modules & simulation labs in order to keep our patients and ourselves safe. Our OBs get to attend this latest sim lab with us as well. I scheduled myself for today's lab for a few reasons: 1- It worked with my schedule 2- the OB is awesome 3- Jenni partnered in teaching it & 4- Janelle, Patricia, and Carrie were signed up for today's class too! Now mind you we did learn a lot, but needless to say we ended up having a lot of fun too! Let me just say I am glad I had my camera in my purse!

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Working in L&D can be VERY stressful. It is one of the higher risk/more frequently sued areas in the hospital, but I love it there! I love helping all those darling young couples have their babies. Mind you, we have our fair share of freakin' nutzo patients too, but overall the patients are great. At times, it is hard, grueling, and even heart-breaking work, but sometimes going to work is more like hanging out with friends. We have a fantastic staff of nurses that are awesome to work with.

Carrie, Jed, & Patricia (And Jenni's legs/arms)

Patricia, Jenni (pretending to be in labor - doing a mighty fine job if I do say so myself!), Jed, & Carrie

Patricia, Jed, & Janelle