Pros
Caring for the patients in the Maternity Unit
Cons
Management is not supportive, and has poor communication skills when dealing with nurses and other managers working in the same unit. Nurses are told patient care is a priority, however, paper charting in such a large, busy hospital is extremely time consuming and takes away from patient care. Although Mother Baby nurses are in charge and responsible for the care of couplets, all infant charts, charting, pediatric visits, orders and communication take place in the nursery which is a separate area located away from the Mother Baby nurse. I feel the ability to be involved in this process has a negative effect on patient care. Many of the preceptors are unmotivated, and uninterested in the learners achievements. Managers are aware but turn a blind eye.
