violet_violet

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1. Nursing in Thailand

   violet_violet replied to imaimai's topic in International

   Yes any pointers please.

2. Nursing in Thailand

   violet_violet replied to imaimai's topic in International

   Where are you currently? Omg we need to hook up. Like you I'm also L&D and 3 years in and been having a burninh desire to relocate to Thailand even if it's temporary. Please let me know what you have found out.

3. interventions for bradycardia fht

   violet_violet posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Baseline 120, 115, lowest 110, category 1 tracing...moderate to minimal variabilty with accelerations Then for less then a 5 minute period baseline runs 105. what are some interventions I could have done? I know it was only for a 5 minute period but ...

4. I don't know how long I'll be able to do nights...

   violet_violet posted a topic in General Nursing

   I don't know how long I'll be able to do nights, 8hrs shifts, 72 hrs a pay period. I just started on nights finally after being trained but looking in at long term, I honestly don't know how long I'll last and be able to stick with this life style. ...

5. v tach vs. v fib

   violet_violet posted a topic in Cardiac

   I'm having a hard time telling the difference between the two.... What's the secret?

6. NRP online examination

   violet_violet replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am on section 3 right now and it's my 3rd time taking it... argh! I hope it's only this section that is the killer

7. NRP online examination

   violet_violet posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I remember the last NRP test I had to take was a written test and it was much easier! I'm doing the online test right now and I only got to part 3 of part 12 and I failed already. Had to repay the $23 and start all over. any advice tips? I don't wan...

8. What's the max dose Pitocin is allowed at your hospital?

   violet_violet replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Interesting, I've maxed at 20 mU/min and have had to turn off pit and restart at a later time.

9. $23/hr ?

   violet_violet posted a topic in Texas

   Is $23/hr considered good pay in Texas?

10. What's the max dose Pitocin is allowed at your hospital?

    violet_violet posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please include the state you're from. CA - max dose 20 mU/min

11. how do you push with your patients?

    violet_violet replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How do I convince my unit to allow more laboring down? Where can i find the latest evidence base article?

12. how do you push with your patients?

    violet_violet posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Read somewhere that pushing with your patients and counting to ten is ancient. What's the new way?

13. FHT question, where is the variable on this strip?

    violet_violet replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do see the lambda pattern....Majority of the responses say variable.... hmm?

14. treating subtle variables and late decelerations...

    violet_violet posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a difficult time seeing subtle variables and late variables. I'm talking about very subtle ones that look like varibility ..... knowing this, it makes me worry. Suggestions?

15. Training OB nurses for natural birth support

    violet_violet replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The documentary, The Business of Being Born, really inspired me and was an eye opening experience, as well as to hear other views.