Labor and Delivery Nursing

"e;Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book-a must for any new grad going into labor and deliveryO.I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor."e;Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCE Former Director, The Family Birth CenterCulpeper Regional HospitalLignum, VA"e;The best one stop reference book for the experienced and noviced Labor and Delivery RN....Finally an excellent Labor and Delivery book by RN's -- for RN's."e; Garla DeWall, RNC Presbyterian Hospital in the Family Birthing Center Albuquerque, New MexicoLabor and delivery nursing requires critical thinking, constant caring, teamwork, and communication. As the first line of defense to prevent injury, labor and delivery nurses take on some of the most difficult and trying challenges in the delivery room. Murray and Huelsmann present this clinically oriented guide to help labor and delivery nurses make wise decisions in the delivery room. The authors provide a wealth of insight on how to maximize both maternal and fetal outcomes. This book provides authoritative guidance on intervention options, creation of patient-centered plans of care, and improved communication with other members of the obstetrics team. Special Features:Explains the stages and phases of delivery, pain management, patient assessment, and much moreFeatures references, relevant graphics, skills checklists, and review questions at the end of each sectionUseful for RNs new to the field, seasoned practitioners looking for updated methods and data, and nurses preparing for certification and licensureWith this book, nurses will gain the confidence and competence to approach labor and delivery challenges with care and efficiency.

"Acknowledgments
Foreword
Chapter 1Communication, Advocacy, and the Chain of Command
Chapter 2Patient Assessment
Chapter 3Phases and Stages of Labor
Chapter 4Pain Management
Chapter 5Positions for Labor and Birth
Chapter 6Passenger, Placenta, and Cord
Chapter 7Passageway
Chapter 8Presentation, Station and Position
Chapter 9Powers of Labor: Stimulation and Hyperstimulation
Chapter 10Psyche, Spirituality, and Cultural Dimensions of Care
Glossary
Appendix
Abbreviations
Abbreviations to Avoid in Documentation
Orientation to Labor and Delivery
Sample Orientation Skills Checklist"