CTRN1

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1. Hep B Vaccine in the Newborn

   CTRN1 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The reason I was given for why we start the series at birth is because the vaccine's follow-up doses fall in line with the newborn visits and it can be combined with other vaccines they give. If they wait until the child is older, the parent is much...

2. pitocin and oxygen

   CTRN1 replied to Valerie RN, BSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   at our hospital we can not have pit and O2 on at the same time, it is part of policy and the doctors are aware of it, no exceptions

3. Does your hospital give Hep B vaccines to newborns?

   CTRN1 replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello Everyone, We offer the Heb B vaccine, and moms have to sign consent for baby to get it. It is given after delivery the same time as the Vit K. The rationale for this (as explained to us) is that if the vaccine is given at birth the timing of...

4. Military Hospitals vs Civillian Hospitals

   CTRN1 replied to CTRN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   THanks again for the info, I will be sure to pass it on!

5. Military Hospitals vs Civillian Hospitals

   CTRN1 replied to CTRN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks Everyone!!

6. Military Hospitals vs Civillian Hospitals

   CTRN1 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was wondering if anyone can give any insight in the differences between delivering and the postpartum stay at Military VS non military hospitals. I am interested more in the patients perspective, like do they have to same options for monitoring, m...

7. Birth Control part of discharge teaching?

   CTRN1 replied to dawngloves's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Unfortunately I work in a Catholic hospital which "strongly discourages" (aka-don't) discussing birth control, so mostly its nothing vaginally for 6 weeks and be sure to discuss with your care provider you options at that point. However, we have a ...

8. Lotus births.

   CTRN1 replied to dawngloves's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You guys are all too funny....I read about this years ago, couldnt understand it any better then. I am a big advocate for natural bith but this takes the cake I do have to say, you cant get much grosser! As a side note, on the topic of eating placent...

9. B.S. in bio to Master's in Midwifery? Advice Pretty Please!

   CTRN1 replied to yeshualova's topic in General Nursing

   There is a website that lists all the midwife prorams in the united states, sorry, I cant find the bookmark at the moment, but im sure you can search for it. Many of them offer a one-year fast-track program where you earn your RN/BSN, and then go on...

10. New to this forum, I am hoping you can help me brainstorm for a school project!

    CTRN1 replied to maggiesma's topic in General Nursing

    i think its "This Kiss" by Faith Hill that has her dressed like a nurse

11. Minors with nursing degree?

    CTRN1 replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    With our BSN program you automatically also earned a Minor in Biology. I also earned a minor in Spanish which is great, however, as with most things, when you dont use it every day you lose it, but I am able to get by with most of my patients.

12. ephedrine for low BP

    CTRN1 replied to mark_LD_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have to call the CRNA on call, we ourselves are limited to other interventions, bolusing, positioning, etc.

13. surgical prep for c/s

    CTRN1 replied to elleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a kit pre-made with all the supplies needed: side drapes, towels, gloves, 6 sponges, 3 stick sponges and Iodine prep and paint. The drapes get tucked under either side of the patient to catch the iodine so that it does not pool under her. ...

14. Childbirth education materials

    CTRN1 replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You should try calling some of your local reps, pampers diapers, and the formula and breast pump companies often offer a lot of handouts and posters to be used in childbirth classes. They are great if you are starting out, and you can always black o...

15. ID Question

    CTRN1 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I work in OB and we are seeing more and more patients coming in with vaginal MRSA. It is basic contact pregacutions, gloves, etc but when it comes time for delivery we will gown up with mask and hats too. Equiptment is dedicated to that patient onl...