obnurseinNW

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1. cord care

   obnurseinNW replied to obnurseinNW's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks I will check out the article. I remember reading it but forgot. Thanks a bunch.

2. cord care

   obnurseinNW replied to obnurseinNW's topic in Ob/Gyn

   thanks for the info.

3. cord care

   obnurseinNW replied to obnurseinNW's topic in Ob/Gyn

   So what do you do do if there are s/s of infection? Our current practice is with etoh, however, if the cord is still moist prior to discharge we discharge patient with clamp on. We see them a few days later to remove it. One neonatalogist was conc...

4. Magnesium sulfate policy

   obnurseinNW replied to Pamela67's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We do VS q 3 min during bolus including DTR's ususally 4 gram bolus over 20min. Then q 30mins. until stable then 1-2 hours until mag dc'd.

5. Track To L&D Nursing?

   obnurseinNW replied to dawnreeves's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My advice is to work hard and let everyone you know that your desire is to work in L & D. At the hospital I work they trained me but I also had 6 years of med surg nursing. If you are interested in relocating you can sometimes find jobs. Just ...

6. cord care

   obnurseinNW posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just doing a little research on cord care and what other hospital and doctors are doing? How soon after clamping do you remove the clamp? Do you still remove it if the cord is moist? And is anyone still doing triple dye? Does anyone have any good...

7. Where do I start???

   obnurseinNW replied to Gina's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The others gave you great advise. I have an ADN in nursing the main difference is if you want to get into management or not. Also some areas look more to BSN's geographic areas. I took most classes at night until I got into the nursing program. I...

8. Getting into L&D

   obnurseinNW replied to Rosie460's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just keep tring and reapplying and a little luck. I found a hospital willing to train me in L& D if I signed a contract to work for them for at least 2 years. Find out if any hospitals have a residency program for you. You may have to relocat...