Melgajo

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1. Pt/Nurse staffing ratios

   Melgajo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have been an L&DPP nurse for 20 years. Became a nurse just to work in OB. I love it, would do it for free, but I am finding the ratios are becoming more and more difficult. We have a new Unit Mgr who contends that 5 mom babies are manageable o...

2. hot packs to sternum for post partum shaking?

   Melgajo replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have found that pp shaking can be relieved by firmly holding large muscle groups, ie calves, thighs, upper arms. Don't know why, but it works. Usually I enlist help of Dad or visitor. I find they are happy to do something to help.