smdechant

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1. Nurses Managing Epidural Pumps?

   smdechant replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Virginia:We can adjust the rate, if a range is ordered, change out an empty bottle, and turn off the pump after delivery.

2. L&D RN supplies?

   smdechant replied to BuckRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I changed from Cardiac to L&D last year and I really did not need to get anything special. All of the rooms are supplied with good stethoscopes for mom and baby. The one thing I did buy were new shoes. Our L&D has its' own OR for C-section...

3. Perineal Prep Solutions?

   smdechant replied to dkrRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We use Premade betadine wipes and warm sterile water if the physician on CNM wants to prep. About half of them do, and if you ask any of them if they want to prep, they will always say yes.

4. Nurse Initiated Order Sets

   smdechant replied to altomga's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We also have order sets, particularly for the scheduled sections. The patients are prepped and ready before the physician even steps foot in the room. Also, many of the scheduled sections come in the previous day to have blood work drawn and get re...