msmcrn5

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1. PostPartum C/S and Pitocin

   msmcrn5 replied to Jrh59's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We give D5LR with 10 unit of pit x 3 bags running at 125/hr. I too think it is way too much. If bleeding is normal and they are drinking plenty of fluids I wish they would decrease the amount of IV fluids they give them

2. A Father's Tears

   msmcrn5 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

   That was beautifully written. I was sitting here reading it and started to cry. Dad's are always perceived as the strong ones, but sometimes they are just as weak as women. Thank you for sharing!

3. Delivery meds

   msmcrn5 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We pull pit, lidocaine, and mineral oil for every delivery from the omnicell. It is quite easy as it uses our fingerprint to log us in, so in an emergency, it is really easy and fast to access methergine and hemabate (which we never pull unless the ...

4. Do nurses do it all?

   msmcrn5 replied to babyjen's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At my hospital, I have had numerous unassisted deliveries. Thank goodness nothing bad has ever happened, and the babies were fine. I do try everything in my power to not let that happen, it scares the crap out of me every time.

5. on-call practices and compensation

   msmcrn5 replied to roady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have it really good then, we don't have mandatory on call, we have a list that we can sign up on after the schedule comes out. While we are at home we get $6 an hour and when called in time and a half plus the $6. And we almost always get calle...

6. The Circumcision Discussion

   msmcrn5 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am sorry, but unlike most of you, I am all for circumcisions. Not only did I circ my son, but I try to convience my pts to do it, if they ask my opinion. If they say they are not going to do, I don't ever mention it. Most of my pts are hispanic ...

7. payrate for L&D RN 6+ yrs experience

   msmcrn5 replied to elladeedoy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I recently started working in Santa Barabara county and was previously working in Los Angeles. I make about $30 and hour. I think that San Diego has similar wages. I have 1 year expierence in L & D

8. How do you feel about taking pictures with your patients?

   msmcrn5 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't mind taking pictures, I will usually just give a cheesy smile

9. on call hours for L&D

   msmcrn5 replied to moon25's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I feel really lucky. In the 2 L&D jobs I have had, you don't have to be on call at all. They post the days and times where the nurse census is low and you sign up to be on call yourself, but you are not obligated to do so. I don't that I coul...