blissful.RN

blissful.RN BSN, RN

Postpartum, special care nursery

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About blissful.RN

blissful.RN has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Postpartum, special care nursery.

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  1. How often are your postpartum vital signs and assessments?

    blissful.RN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Once on mother/baby, Vag: Upon admit, then Q 30min x 1, Q 1hr x 2, then Q 8hr until d/c (0400-1200-2000) Cesarean: Upon admit, then Q 1hr x 4, Q 4hr x 24, then Q 8hr until d/c (0400-1200-2000)

  2. NRP Question

    blissful.RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My manager said it definitely put me ahead of the other candidates that I had NRP certification before ever having worked as a nurse. I say go for it!

  3. New grad to mother/baby needs advice....

    blissful.RN replied to navywifeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Smile, do your best, bring cupcakes to huddle, and everything will be fine

  4. OB "Goodie" Bags for Moms

    blissful.RN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our mamas get a big water bottle with hospital logo on it, a packet full of info and pamphlets, and that's about it. Volunteers make our baby hats. Our rooms are all private with flat screen TVs, but we only have showers (no tubs). Some nurses will g...

  5. Can men works as a labor and delivery nurse?

    blissful.RN replied to docomo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of the best L&D RNs I know is a male nurse!

  6. Eating Placenta????

    blissful.RN replied to ValDonovan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Placenta encapsulation is pretty common here in Colo Springs. We have several encapsulation specialists in town. I had my placenta encapsulated. IME, I absolutely noticed an increase in my milk supply and a decrease in PPD (compared to previous birth...

  7. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    blissful.RN replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some moms choose to delay the first bath because of the protective properties of vernix, as mentioned before, and I've heard a couple other reasons. - They want to experience the complex pheromonal cascade going on immediately post-birth. - They do...