cvssc

cvssc has 12 years experience and specializes in L&D telephone triage.

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1. Tubal Ligation

   cvssc replied to Joebrown's topic in Ob/Gyn

   YES,YES,YES!!!!!! Worked in an inner city teaching hospital---lots of research with lots of cases. The information say it occurs in about 1 of roughly 300 pregnancies.. Where I'm from, seems MUCH more often

2. Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

   cvssc replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have had some residents who did very well with breech deliveries. My patient opted for a c/s. She was a G 3 or 4 I believe. She was given options and elected c/s. The only bad breech deliveries I remember were mothers coming in (home vitamin C in...

3. Hooray

   cvssc replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

   They came to visit us. This one time (after 8 years of nursing) they spoke with me. While speaking, heard a decel. Left the conversation. How nice.--baby was fine!!!!

4. Pitocin and protocol problems

   cvssc replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If you had a physician and his upper level, I assume they had an Attending. That's where I would go. I wouldn't start Pit and if I am that concerned, I find the Attending. I don't care whose feelings get hurt. Mom and baby are my priority. Not, some ...

5. Anyone work at Baptist Memphis?

   cvssc replied to cinja's topic in Tennessee

   My cousin works in the unit. She really likes her position

6. Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

   cvssc replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

   After 9 years, I found my first breech. I did vag exam and felt toes moving against my fingers. I felt movement and followed it up to know it was a foot. Even after that nursing that long, it was kind of freaky. To OR for C/S Happy mom and baby.

7. Frontier is FANTASTIC !

   cvssc replied to Smark35's topic in CNM

   My friend just graduated from Frontier. Seems to be a good program.

8. First vaginal exam

   cvssc replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My preceptor went with me every time. We would tell the patient both of us would be doing the exam as I was new to L&D. They usually had an epidural and were agreeable. I worked in a teaching hospital, so nurses and medical students were learning...

9. OB Recommendation

   cvssc replied to sydneysmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't have advice on that. But, Please, Please get a copy of your records. We have so many that come in to delivery and didn't bring records and moved to close to delivery to get a visit with a new physician in town. Records are a blessing!!!

10. Nurse manager says you can't refuse iv

    cvssc replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, the patient can refuse treatment. Usually, when my patient and I have discussed things, they are agreeable. However, if they say no, I won't do it. I will not be charged!

11. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

    cvssc replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Teenage dad actually asked MD to put an extra stitch in it while patient was being repaired after vag delivery. What a great dad?!

12. Mandatory float to ICU?

    cvssc replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    We were crossed trained to float. We gave a list of areas we would be interested in. No one is required to float to ICU. We have rarely had floaters to L&D. If we have had them, there were from ICU and worked in recovery. I would have to refuse ...

13. To Bulb Sxn Or Not?

    cvssc replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Shouldn't that be a baby by baby decision. If the child is crying, vigorous, and pink???? If they need help???What then??

14. How do L&D nurses REALLY feel about natural birth?

    cvssc replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We always have anesthesia to speak with patients on admission. When my patients tell me they want medicine free deliveries, I support them. However, I also requests they leave their options open (some CRNA's wont' come back if they say no upfront). H...

15. Doula Etiquette

    cvssc replied to suewolfie08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a teaching facility. Therefore, they have treated everyone like they are sick, not just pregnant. However, things are changing. Some nurses don't like the idea of doulas and birth plans. My feeling is, I can work with you if you can work wi...