MarySunshine

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1. Any L&D Nurses in Hawaii?

   MarySunshine replied to MarySunshine's topic in Travel

   Thanks Rod! Good advice.

2. Any L&D Nurses in Hawaii?

   MarySunshine posted a topic in Travel

   I am an experienced L&D Nurse looking for a travel assignment in Hawaii in the next few weeks. Has anyone else traveled in Hawaii in the OB setting? Are you willing to give me advice and tell me about your experience? I'd really appreciate it!! I...

3. Good opportunity or just getting screwed?

   MarySunshine posted a topic in Travel

   Is there an experienced traveler here who is willing to help me think through this travel nursing offer? I have 2.5 years experience in my current field. No certifications yet. I currently work at a local community hospital. We have fantastic nurse/p...

4. How long did you work while pregnant?

   MarySunshine replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm 38 weeks now and still working. I was working 3 8-hour shifts and 1 12-hour shift a week, but my co-workers had pity on me last week and have picked up the extra 4 hours/week until the end of the year so that I don't have to do any more 12's beca...

5. Does your hospital have a policy on no walking after ROM?

   MarySunshine replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm feeling very grateful to work where I do. We have no such policy. It's absurd to think that they should try to prevent a very rare cord prolapse in exchange for all the common complications that would come from bed rest.

6. How do L&D nurses REALLY feel about natural birth?

   MarySunshine replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My coworkers and I are generally really supportive of natural birth. Although, it is really hard to take care of a patient who comes through the door viewing you as the "enemy" already, like some home-birth transfer patients do. Someone else already...

7. Patient Died from Med Allergy

   MarySunshine replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

   I would remove even the information that you've given us about the situation from your post, for legal reasons. You're in my prayers.

8. Employer told everyone results of my TB test!

   MarySunshine replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

   Is your boss' name Michael Scott?

9. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

   MarySunshine replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know it's hard to be certain, but you need to figure out if you think you would really LIKE L&D. Imagine yourself as a competent, confident, good L&D nurse. Would you enjoy it? Or would you just be there because it was the only available jo...

10. 17 teens make pregnancy pact

    MarySunshine replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's another take on it all: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1817701,00.html

11. opinions about homebirthing

    MarySunshine replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think home birth can be a great option for women who fit the criteria and are prepared. Sadly, in my area, there are not very many homebirth midwives anymore. I do have a question for all you OB folks -- what do you do in the case of a prolapsed c...

12. Vitamin K administration legal/ethical nightmare!

    MarySunshine replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with every Jolie has written about this situation -- don't touch that vitamin K and inform the administrator, charge nurse, and pediatrician. Document that situation. That's all you can do. That law is absurd and I don't blame those parents f...

13. Do nurses get mad when..

    MarySunshine replied to ProLogic's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if you're a visitor, please don't ask me to take your blood pressure or interpret all of your recent blood sugar readings. Thanks.

14. What to do with a crying patient

    MarySunshine replied to LH1212's topic in New Nurse

    I usually say something like "Oh, Mrs. so-and-so, I'm so sorry." And I get them some ice water or juice and a cold washcloth/kleenexes and I sit down and ask if they want to talk about it or be left alone for a little while.

15. Natural Birth Friendly Nursing?

    MarySunshine replied to missjennmb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That was just so well written and so shockingly awful, yet totally believable. I'm also sorry if it's not funny to you (understandable), but made me laugh because of the absurdity. It sounds like things improved greatly for you?