k-t-did

k-t-did specializes in OB, OR.

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1. Problems with IV starts/blood draws

   k-t-did replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Med-Surg

   Keep practicing. People can overcome phobias with repeated exposure. Do no take Xanax! Seriously? You don't want to be a practicing RN with those drugs onboard. Not safe.

2. Spinoff From "Don't Be That Nurse"

   k-t-did replied to mirandaaa's topic in CNA/MA

   I was a CNA before becoming an RN. I mostly had good experiences with my RN's as a CNA...but I was not lazy! I work with techs now that are hesitant or slow or attitudinal to nurses delegation. What many cna's have no concept of is the absolutely cri...

3. Want to be L&D rn but hate the OR?

   k-t-did replied to Julcary's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I love me some OR. I would say 1/4 of my deliveries would typically end up there, but I volunteer to circulate often because I enjoy it, so it's probably a higher ratio for me. OB nurses will never completely avoid the OR!

4. Do you always keep emergency meds on hand for deliveries?

   k-t-did replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have "delivery kits" which are locked plastic boxes with 800 mcg of cytotec, a vial of lidocaine, some methergine, and extra pit. They are taken to every delivery. Hemabate has to be refrigerated. It also would be given AFTER the other drugs were...

5. Switching specialties to L&D

   k-t-did replied to NICU~RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As a nurse manager in L&D I would LOVE to hire someone for L&D who had a passion for it and had critical care experience! Same with OR experience. Keep trying!

6. Laboring Morbidly Obese Women

   k-t-did replied to Davida67's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have found that shooting the efm at an angle very very high on the fundus (like you would for breech, or even higher) can sometimes help trace baby in an obese woman. Tends to be less adipose tissue there, and THROUGH the panniculus is basically im...

7. Labor and Delivery nurses: can you scrub?

   k-t-did replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have never been specially trained to scrub, but I can in a pinch. Honestly, all you need to really know is sterile technique, and how to count! In an emergency, the MD can point and tell you what they need. A patient physician can get you through...

8. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

   k-t-did replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My favorite that comes FREQUENTLY because it's on an online checklist... "We do not want fetal monitoring unless our baby is in distress." Ok honey. I'll just wave my hands over your belly and say, "hmmmm......I think.....I feel...hm.....probably not...

9. Chloraprep for C-sections

   k-t-did replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We have the wand, and don't touch the field, so clean gloves are all that is necessary. When inserviced by our rep, Chloraprep was taught to aggressively friction-scrub back and forth over the actual incision area, then use wide overlapping strokes. ...

10. What's the weirdest baby name?

    k-t-did replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a Godbless Louisiana on our unit a couple of years ago. I had had one young mom unable to pronounce the name her Aunt picked out for her baby. She tried several times and said, "I'm just gonna call him Fat-boy till I practice"

11. "true knot"

    k-t-did replied to LouisVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Let's see...I've seen maybe 1/2 dozen or so in 3.5 years as a L&D nurse. Usually no complications at all and undetected until birth. Usually u see it and go, "oh...so that's why she kept having variables!"

12. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

    k-t-did replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I start next month as a new grad and make $19.85 base plus $4.00 night diff, and $2.00 weekend.

13. What's the weirdest baby name?

    k-t-did replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    During my OB rotation in school, a baby was born and the mom named him "Twenty-Ten Tiger". He was visited by his brothers, Tarantula and Tarzan. I wish I was lying.

14. CNA scope of practice

    k-t-did replied to deemalt's topic in Safety

    I have worked two years as a CNA. We do report pain levels to our nurses and are required during hourly rounds to ask pain scale.

15. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    k-t-did replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Relations

    I have deep respect for CNA's...I AM a CNA. but they are NOT nurses. I finish RN school in two weeks, and believe me, CNA training is not even a dot on the map of being equivalent. She should be reported to the supervisor.