dancinglamb

dancinglamb specializes in High Risk Antepartum.

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1. Postpartum Depression

   dancinglamb replied to dee78's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If the patient has a previous history of depression, anxiety, mental health issues, etc. that is flagged for a social services referral upon admission. But, also immediately post partum, there is a little folder of information that includes informati...

2. Do foley bulbs work?

   dancinglamb replied to Double-Helix's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We commonly use foleys with cervidil for IOL in our unit until the pts get to 4-5cm. At that point, they usually are AROM'd and get IV pitocin to get things moving along. Since they're presumably 4-5 (sometimes more) by then, they also are able - s...

3. Language Barriers.

   dancinglamb replied to katc90's topic in General Nursing

   For official translations (admissions, consents, explaining the pain scale, etc.), our hospital uses a translation phone similar to the one AMN74 describes. But for small stuff, the Google Translate app is an absolute lifesaver (if you have a Droid ...

4. custom earbuds for stethoscopes

   dancinglamb replied to perservere's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I bought mine in a uniform store here in NJ -- Somes Uniform in Hackensack. They say Gel Seal on them and fit my Littman II SE without a problem. I remember that you had to kind of pop them on. They're clear with the blue gel inside. They came in t...

5. New grads in per diem pool

   dancinglamb replied to Corey Narry's topic in General Nursing

   Every hospital that I spoke with/applied to said that they wouldn't consider anyone with less than 1-2 years experience for a per diem spot. Some even said 3-5 years. And that was at least six or eight different hospitals within a 50 mile distance ...

6. how long till' I get my license!?

   dancinglamb replied to rugrad11's topic in New Nurse

   Is your number posted on the BON site yet? If you need a license for a job, they can fax verification for you. Otherwise, it was about three weeks from when I passed the test that the number was posted. Then I received a letter with the number sayi...

7. Thank you note for hospital RN recruiter?

   dancinglamb posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just offered (and accepted) my first nursing job. It's in the hospital I worked in as a NA during my last year of school. One of the recruiters in HR went out of her way to send me on a couple different interviews in the hospital, walked me ...

8. custom earbuds for stethoscopes

   dancinglamb replied to perservere's topic in Uniform/Gear

   They're not "custom" per se, but have you tried the Gel Seal ones? They're filled with this soft, well, glycerin gel. I put them on my Littman II SE, and they're awesome. Much, much better than the original hard ones. I found them at a local unif...

9. Essex County College

   dancinglamb replied to quannie74's topic in New Jersey

   Oh, also, take the recorder and put it directly on HIS desk (not yours). Pause it if/when the class breaks for bathroom/food/whatever, and then restart it for the rest of the lecture. That way, you will get a much clearer recording. If he doesn't ha...

10. Essex County College

    dancinglamb replied to quannie74's topic in New Jersey

    I took A&P up at the Caldwell campus and had ***********. She was absolutely amazing. I also took her for AP II and Micro. Have you gone to the tutor over in the resource lab (it's that big glass room that's at the back of the main lobby kind ...

11. Student RN needing help!

    dancinglamb replied to JulianaH's topic in Student Assist

    Gah! Apparently you (we?) need a minimum of 15 posts before being able to send private messages/emails. I guess this is the reward I get for all those years of procrastination lurking instead of studying. Hmmm. Gotta figure this one out....

12. Student RN needing help!

    dancinglamb replied to JulianaH's topic in Student Assist

    Juliana- Would you be willing to send me your email? I am happy to discuss a dilemma but not on a public board. Thanks!

13. Nurses with Lap Band

    dancinglamb replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    It's made a world of difference. I truly miss bread, and I tend to have a difficult time with eggs and some chicken (depending on how it's cooked). But considering the overwhelming benefits, I'd do it again in a second. I've lost about 85lbs. Cons...

14. Nurses with Lap Band

    dancinglamb replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had your first fill yet? It will be four years in April that I was banded (had to think about that for a minute). Definitely try and do the protein shakes or bars. The bars you can cut into little bite-sized pieces and keep in a snack bagg...

15. Essex County College

    dancinglamb replied to quannie74's topic in New Jersey

    Just graduated from there last May. What would you like to know?