Gem97

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1. Elective Primary C/S

   Gem97 replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I can agree about the epidural, I had one with my first and not with the last two labors. Just read a great article at work from NIH regarding this issue. At work we are just suprised when someone does come in with spontaneous labor, and delivers vag...

2. Elective Primary C/S

   Gem97 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   On our unit, Primary Elective C/S have become pretty popular, for this main reason, "I don't want to go through the pain of labor". Now, with that said some of these young ladies insist on also having a general anesthetic because "I don't want a need...

3. Emergency C/S with local anesthetic only

   Gem97 replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have seen this done 3 times, same doc in the last two years on the unit I work for. All three cases, the baby survived, although full resuscitation was needed. Lidocaine was typically injected into the first layer, the pt's screaming would resonate...

4. Chicagoland Area RN Salaries

   Gem97 replied to Gem97's topic in Illinois

   Thanks Angel for the info, it does give me a perspective so that when I start investigating rental prices, I'll have a roundabout idea of how much I can afford.

5. Introductions

   Gem97 replied to Brian's topic in Illinois

   Hi I am an RN living in Southeast Texas, originally from Chicagoland area. Hoping to move back in '08. Hope to meet any former Nurse grads from Morton College ADN program, class of '97.

6. Chicagoland Area RN Salaries

   Gem97 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi, I am an RN with 9 yrs exp. (ADN), diverse experiences. Currently working in L&D for 4 years. Can anyone give me an estimate as to the salaries in the Chicago area?? I am interested in Northwestern, heard they will be opening the new Prentice ...