pebbles1977

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1. I want to get my Master's - now what?

   pebbles1977 replied to pebbles1977's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you. Yes, I was looking for which resources are helpful in making these decisions. I know it would be nice if I could just ask you guys to tell me what to do! But I'm a little smarter than that. Sorry if it came off that way. The reason I d...

2. I want to get my Master's - now what?

   pebbles1977 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I need some direction. I graduated with my BSN in 2000 and have been very happy as a staff nurse since then (currently in L&D). I have always worked in Women's Health and would like to maintain my focus in that area. I am giving some considera...

3. complications with overdue baby

   pebbles1977 replied to LPN_mn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Did she have prenatal care? Why did the OB stop her labor, and how? These are questions that are important to know. There are many. We can't offer legal or medical advice here, only support. But it would help to know more of your story.

4. new med order

   pebbles1977 replied to nursey_girl's topic in Ob/Gyn

   On the floor where I used to work we did TAs (therapeutic abortions). At one time we did them up to 24 weeks, but by the time I left anything over 20 weeks was subject to a board review. That being said, our protocol was as follows: 240 units of pito...

5. Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

   pebbles1977 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You can have her look up Dr. Anthony Johnson in NC. He is one of the foremost practitioners in this field. That said, I do agree with another poster that ultrasound weights can be off. She needs to seriously consider all her options and her and the...

6. L&D nurses who worked other floors first

   pebbles1977 replied to nolaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I went from a gyn/gyn onc floor to L&D. It was a great transistion. I knew some of the nurses from transfers to the floor and from being a charge nurse. The others I met along the way. I always knew I wanted L&D, but ended up loving gyn f...

7. Are you seeing these things on your units? (L&D)

   pebbles1977 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   A couple of years ago we had a grand new Women's Hospital built onto our hospital. They took away PP beds and added them to L&D. At the time I was working on GYN and there was a lot more PP overflow to that unit. Well fast forward to my experien...

8. to tell or not to tell?

   pebbles1977 replied to ablynn's topic in Safety

   Well Texas, I have to respectfully disagree. I fully realize that SN's have some degree of responsibility, but they are unlicensed; therefore their instructors have their licenses on the line. So in my opinion and knowledge, if it went to court, it...

9. Well, it looks like we'll be moving back "home"

   pebbles1977 posted a topic in North Carolina

   Currently DH and I are in the Raleigh/Durham area, and we've decided (due to his job situation) that a move back to my hometown is in order. This is Shelby (which is between Charlotte and Asheville). So I'm thinking of applying to Gaston Memorial. ...

10. Anyone have experience w/Plantar Fasciitis??

    pebbles1977 replied to pebbles1977's topic in General Nursing

    They are hurting bad enough! So if I can just make a call to the Dr's office for a referral, I'll definitely do that. If not, I'll maybe just go in and see her for what I was going to anyway and then have her make my referral. On the bright side, I...

11. Anyone have experience w/Plantar Fasciitis??

    pebbles1977 replied to pebbles1977's topic in General Nursing

    Thnaks guys! That does sound like what I have. That pain esp first thing in the am is so bad. And although it feels good to sit down for a few minutes at work, it hurts to stand up again. I'm planning on seeing my MD in a couple of months anyways,...

12. Any websites discussing hospitals?

    pebbles1977 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's my story: DH and I are at a crossroad. I have a profession where I could get a job in about any city. I do love L&D and the hospital I'm at. However, I'm young and can move. DH is having a hard time finding a job in the area we're in ...

13. Anyone have experience w/Plantar Fasciitis??

    pebbles1977 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think I may have this. I know as nurses, we aren't licensed to give diagnoses. But I was just wondering if anybody out there had experience with this, and if so, what as a nurse who works on her feet all day, what I may do about it? I've heard it...

14. Got chewed out by a doc, grrrr

    pebbles1977 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does sound like the MD might have been having a bad day. Well who knows? But I know that I ask questions and always double check call orders that are close (and this one, depending on your unit, could have been close). We don't help each other by dem...

15. How long is too long? re: 2nd stage of labor

    pebbles1977 replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all your replies! It's reassuring to know that others have seen prolonged 2nd stages w/good outcomes. I just wonder what the attending meant when he said that over 3 hrs leads to "unfavorable" outcomes often. I can imagine yes, but do y...