dnellnelson

dnellnelson specializes in Inpatient OB.

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1. Typical rate/dosage pitocin after C-Section

   dnellnelson replied to TooterIA's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our perinatologist has instituted a new pp pit protocal over the the last year or so. 40 units of pitocin in 500 cc D5LR to run in wide open after a c-section. 30 units in 500 cc D5LR over 30 minutes for SVD. It seems we have seen an increase in our ...

2. e-mar scanning in PACU

   dnellnelson replied to lucyshuman's topic in PACU

   EMAR is a decent application in world where most of the meds are scheduled and non emergent. It also helps to have a pharmacy staff adequate enough to meet the demands EMAR puts on that department. I work in L and D and in our OB ER. Our patients fly...

3. Anyone here an RNC?

   dnellnelson replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think the process of maintaining the certification with CEUs helps a professional nurse keep current in her profession. The certification is not a way of saying you are smarter than anyone else but that you, by experience and knowledge obtained alo...

4. Anyone here an RNC?

   dnellnelson replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I obtained my OB certification this spring. I did it for self fullfillment. Our hospital paid for the exam and gave us a 500.00 bonus. Now our facility is launching a professional ladder that includes a 2500.00 bonus but you must be have your RNC bef...

5. What is your policy for scheduling inductions?

   dnellnelson replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Refusing to admit truly elective procedure on a busy day should be carried out as a last resort. You have to maintain patient safety. I would hate to see someone throw a temper tantrum to get "one more" elective procedure added to an already chaotic...

6. What is your policy for scheduling inductions?

   dnellnelson replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   How many MB beds do you have? Do you have a triage, if so how many patients come through there per month? 8 nurses to take care of 9 LDRs, 8 antepartum , and surgical cases sounds very low. What is the RN/pt ratio in the antepartum area?

7. What is your policy for scheduling inductions?

   dnellnelson replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our unit has been trying to develop a protocol for all scheduled procedures. Currently we limit inductions to 6. There are 8 slots. 2 of each, MN, 5:30am, 730am,and 9:30am. When we have six slots filled we X out the other 2. This does not include c-s...

8. More Strange Baby Names

   dnellnelson replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Shandlalier

9. Induction/c-section scheduling

   dnellnelson posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I need input on how to limit or not limit scheduled procedures. These include inductions, c-sections, BTLs, and cerclages. We even occassionally schedule Baby Eye laser procedures. We deliver about 250/month. We have 12 LDRs, 3 ORs, and a 30 bed post...