Shannon ArenderDecember 2nd, 2008

MTSU School of Nursing

Lebanon, Tennessee Originally opened in 1979, with only 65

beds Now a 245 bed, 2 campus acute health care

facility Sole provider of health care service in

Wilson County, TN

Consists of labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursery

4 birthing rooms Newborn nursery and isolation nursery 16 bed postpartum unit Women’s Pavilion also includes specialized

programs in osteoporosis and menopause, mammography, minimally invasive hysterectomy and breast biopsy

One nurse manager for OB unit- Laurie Kaudewitz◦ Promote a positive work environment◦ Maintain budget◦ Resolve conflicts between staff and patients◦ Payroll◦ Schedule◦ Certified lactation consultant

Poster presentation In-service to staff Seven important points on breastfeeding

basics Research from AWHONN

1. Educate staff on important facts about breastfeeding basics

2. Provide a visual reference, including research, that highlights key points on breastfeeding basics

3. Promote confidence and increase knowledge in staff to enable them to promote breastfeeding rather than bottle feeding

Excellent leadership style◦ Involved and concerned about staff◦ Approachable◦ Caring and helpful to everyone

Nurse manager meeting Witnessing births

Excellent management Small unit: tight-knit staff that work well

together Competent and compassionate nursing staff Personalized service

Gossiping◦ About each other, as well as patients

Communication with doctors Organization and maintenance of

equipment

Express feelings to each other rather than talking behind backs and gossiping

Maintain a good relationship with all the doctors◦ Communication

Keep track and replace equipment used

In OB patients, what is the effect of disposal TOCOs transducers on fetal monitoring compared with permanent TOCOS transducers.