KellNY

KellNY RN

High Risk In Patient OB/GYN

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  1. Health Question

    KellNY replied to TheEnvoy's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that. Could be anything from a small tear in the tissue to a hemorrhoid to end stage colon cancer, and everything in

  2. LPN or RN??

    KellNY replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't use LPNs in ANY ob/gyn service (incl. antepartum, post partum, newborn nursery, L&D, gyn/onc,

  3. How do you explain decel situation to pts?

    KellNY replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not trying to rude or anything, but i think that this would scare me quite a bit. I'd get the image of someone sputtering, choking, exhausted and gasping for breath in a panic and not being able...

  4. CNA's in OB

    KellNY replied to mistiffy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The CAs in our L&D do no patient care. The only patient interaction thay have is if they're needed to transport a pt to ante or post partum. Ante CAs do vitals, finger sticks, oral I&O,...

  5. How do you explain decel situation to pts?

    KellNY replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. If I'm not concerned (ie one variable after 5 hours of labor and a reactive strip), I'll explain to them that sometimes the way they are laying or the way the baby is laying could be pressing...

  6. childbirth educator position

    KellNY replied to Almabella's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never heard of ANYONE doing CBE full

  7. The History of Plan B (and why I support OTC)

    KellNY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The *main* function, mechanism of action, of PLan B is to prevent ovulation. It also acts to thicken cervical mucus. The 3rd mechanism, yes, is to potentially make the uterus a "hostile environment"...

  8. IV policy

    KellNY replied to 2curlygirls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here they all need patent IVs. And they all have to be #18g. MW patients refuse somewhat regularly. As far as bad outcomes due to a refusal? Well, I work antepartum, so except for my cervidils,...

  9. Age when you had your first child?

    KellNY replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    FTR--If you're willing to adopt a special need, older, or non white child, you could qualify for state subsidies, reimbursement, even total

  10. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    KellNY replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that, max! And newmom, just because they do pre-employment and "random" drug testing doesn't mean the nurse next to you isn't high off her butt. I know a few people who know that they can...

  11. opinions about epidurals

    KellNY replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I drank iced tea, ate tropical fruit salad (and drank the remaining juice), and would have had more, had my labor been longer. It was the best. I had a midwife, and though my 1st nurse would have...

  12. LPN Salary & Info

    KellNY replied to MrsCD's topic in General Nursing

    :roll I'm gonna start calling you tuna--cuz you are on a roll! To the OP: Here on long island, very few hospitals are hiring lpns. As an agency nurse I made $22/hr LTC starting, after about 6 mos...

  13. PTA, LPN or RN?

    KellNY replied to janicejanice's topic in General Nursing

    :roll Not I! Good advice! (and I like your pic...looks kinda like my

  14. Does this bother you?

    KellNY replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    Fla Orange--but there is a big diff between a 17 year old LPN and a 17 year old RN. You can be an RN at any age, but they usually require you to have gotten your HS diploma or GED before taking the...

  15. changing specialties after med/surg experience?

    KellNY replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To answer some of your questions to the best of my understanding and experience.... 1) Perinatal--yes, they're usually willing to train (got mine with no hospital experience). NICU may or may not...

  16. Age when you had your first child?

    KellNY replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was 16 when I had my son (15 when I got preg) He's my only (for

  17. Andrea Yates R.N.

    KellNY replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    NJ--Calling a maximum security mental hospital for the criminally insane "Club Med" would be laughable if it weren't so rediculously WRONG. 1st of all, she'll be watched, monitored and restricted 24...

  18. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    KellNY replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate that. And I do understand what you mean, and I agree. It's a shame

  19. Question about preeclampsia

    KellNY replied to orcagrrrl2003's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I personally haven't heard of or noticed a link between the two. However--Hepatitis (and other liver problems--fatty liver, etc) can cause an elevation in LFTs and can be mistaken for Pre Eclampsia. I...

  20. Why SHOULDN'T one smoke in Amsterdam?

    KellNY replied to Busy20yo's topic in General Nursing

    You can make a, uhm, special brownie! But he's not asking about doing this regularly, he's still in school. I'm with Jennifer

  21. Nurse nicked cervix with fingernail??

    KellNY replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a patient once who's cx was lacerated by our midwife. I don't know how--she does have long nails though (and a rough exam). The poor woman started to hemorrhage. L&D nurses and docs told...

  22. Just need to vent.

    KellNY replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they're seeking a nurse (LPN/RN) who is willing to work as a medical assistant--ie no assessments, no IVs, injections, med admin, etc. Less responsibility, but likely less pay. lol, or...

  23. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    KellNY replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and I agree that that's BS and needs to be changed. I do not, however, agree with random drug

  24. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    KellNY replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    No one here is screaming. And no, I don't hear any pilots or train operators complaining. Then again, I don't visit pilot or train operator message

  25. Lapband Expiriences -- Pros and Cons

    KellNY replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    Bargain abdominal surgies? In Mexico? Not so much. Not for me.... However, Re: Lapband surgery... I think it's the lesser of two often necessary evils (hows that for a cliche combo?). But then...