Strawberrygirl2

Strawberrygirl2 specializes in Perioperative Patient Care Technician.

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1. Cervical Ripening

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would hope they did some sort of ripening... We have a pretty strict/research based induction algorithm that we follow, but I guess I have seen low-dose Pit administered with a cook cath in for ripening... But on those occasions I think there was ...

2. Delaying the newborn bath

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think our protocol says to wait at least 6 hours. We always wait longer, especially if there is breastfeeding difficulties or we are checking sugars or something, then we wait at least 12 hours. Some other hospitals in the area aren't even doing ba...

3. Tips for PP Moms and Urination

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to Fitzy819's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We bought a jumbo bottle of peppermint oil on Amazon and either put it in the hat or put it on a washcloth and have the patient put it up to her nose while she tries to pee. Run trickling water in the sink. Blow bubbles with a straw. Queens tea (get...

4. Post Partum pain management

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We rarely use PCA for c-section pain. (We routinely use Duramorph/Astromorph, because it is awesome...) The most common reason that we would use PCA would be for patients with hx of opiate dependence/tolerance or hx rapid opiate metabolism. We use hy...

5. Bellevue College 2011

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to sltenbroeck's topic in Washington

   Thanks so much for the reply! That is great information! So do you end up doing either lecture or clincal 5 days a week then? I was hoping to have one weekday off to work, because my department is not open on weekends. But that's okay! I understand t...

6. Bellevue College 2011

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to sltenbroeck's topic in Washington

   Hi all, I am in the winter admission. I'm 20 years old, live in Sammamish, work in surgery at the new Swedish hospital in Issaquah. Winter orientation isn't until October, so I am anxiously awaiting any possible information! Did I read that some cli...

7. Seriously considering dropping nursing school for medical school?

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone, your responses are all very encouraging. I appreciate the support. I have received comments on the other side of the spectrum from family and friends, and secretly share some of their worries. I have always been smart and ambitiou...

8. Seriously considering dropping nursing school for medical school?

   Strawberrygirl2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been recently admitted to nursing school. I am only 19 years old, but I have spent the last two years strenuously completing prerequisites and planning my nursing career. I work in a hospital, and for months I have observed the work of nurses an...

9. Bellevue College 2011 hopefuls

   Strawberrygirl2 replied to sltenbroeck's topic in Washington

   Update! Chie contacted me today to tell me I got in for winter quarter. So they are now notifying waitlisters! I was #6 on the waitlist.

10. Bellevue College 2011 hopefuls

    Strawberrygirl2 replied to sltenbroeck's topic in Washington

    Chie said that they will begin notifying the accepted waitlisters in the beginning of June, because the end of May is the cutoff for admitted students to pay their deposit and secure their spot.

11. How do your pronounce "peds"?

    Strawberrygirl2 replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU!! God you have NO idea how long I have not known how to say that. A weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. :cheers:

12. How do your pronounce "peds"?

    Strawberrygirl2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yes I am aware that this is the DUMBEST question ever! No I am not a nurse, so don't hate on me for not knowing. But I do work in the OR and feel like an idiot for not knowing. Anyway, it just dawned on me that I pronounce it "peds" half of the time ...

13. Bellevue College 2011 hopefuls

    Strawberrygirl2 replied to sltenbroeck's topic in Washington

    Do not give up hope! When I talked to Chie, it was only one day after I got my letter and she had told me that a few people had already declined their acceptance.

14. Bellevue College 2011 hopefuls

    Strawberrygirl2 replied to sltenbroeck's topic in Washington

    I talked to Chie today, and she told me last year they went to #30 on the waiting list. She told me I am "basically" in! :-P So those of you who I spoke to who are #7 and #11 you both have very, very good chances at getting in as well! Yay! Can I pos...

15. Who's taken the TEAS v more than once?

    Strawberrygirl2 replied to RN2BEISME's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The first time I took TEAS V I scored a 75% so I studying a tad bit more and took it 5 days later and got a 84%. Just a few more right answers can really bump up your score. Good luck!