MemphisOBRNC BSN, RN

MemphisOBRNC has 23 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in L&D,- Mother/Baby.

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1. Visitation policy of children in L&D/ Mother Baby/ LDRP

   MemphisOBRNC replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks to everyone for the responses. This helps a

2. Fetal monitoring competencies

   MemphisOBRNC replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks, it does help. What city/ state are you in? And what is

3. Visitation policy of children in L&D/ Mother Baby/ LDRP

   MemphisOBRNC posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would like to know what the visitation policy is for children in L&D/ Mother Baby/ LDRP at other hospitals and where the hospitals are. My hospital is in Memphis, TN. Our policy is siblings of...

4. Fetal monitoring competencies

   MemphisOBRNC posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Does your unit require you to take the AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course every 2 years in order to be deemed 'competent' in fetal monitoring? If you have taken the Intermediate course in the...

5. IM Injection sites

   MemphisOBRNC replied to Hilinenursegrl's topic in General Nursing

   The Ventrogluteal Injection Site This shows how to locate landmarks, too. I get ALL IM injections here and refuse to get them anywhere else. There is little to no pain at all, no matter how thick the...

6. Question about reviewing case and fees

   MemphisOBRNC replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Legal

   Thank you. I just wasn't sure and didn't want the attorney to have a heart attack or

7. Question about reviewing case and fees

   MemphisOBRNC posted a topic in Legal

   I have been asked to review a case that is not within my specialty, which the attorney knows. Is there a percentage of your specialty fee that you charge for reviewing cases out of your area of...

8. How many L&D nurses rupture membranes or insert IUPC's?

   MemphisOBRNC replied to Salgal08's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We apply ISEs on ruptured patients and insert IUPCs. We can apply an ISE on an UNruptured only per AWHONN

9. On-Q Pain Ball after c/sections

   MemphisOBRNC replied to BagLoverRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We tried this a couple of times at Bartlett and did not have much success. We haven't used it again

10. National Certification Corporation?

    MemphisOBRNC replied to rnkalee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am certified by NCC, too. I also took the EFM test. It was more a personal goal for me, as my hospital does not recognize (pay more) for certification, which I think is a shame. From what I've read,...

11. Fundal pressure

    MemphisOBRNC replied to Kristin_collegemom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Speaking of inductions working better after ROM, I just saw this article: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/564597?src=mp entitled Amniotomy Has Little Effect on Progression of

12. Memphis hospitals - Please help

    MemphisOBRNC replied to Patzy's topic in General Nursing

    I have been at St. Francis (both locations) for a total of 29+ years. I am now at the Bartlett location. Tenet is not a bad company at all. I have never worked doing 'floor nursing', though I know...

13. Fundal pressure

    MemphisOBRNC replied to Kristin_collegemom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my 22+ years of OB, I have done fundal pressure and continue to see one or two docs that do it now, mainly because they are inpatient. They are the same ones who want the patient to start pushing...

14. Best Memphis hospitals for RN's

    MemphisOBRNC replied to SpiceChick01's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The shift diff. for RN's at St. Francis (the big one and Bartlett) is $3.75, plus $1.00 for bedside, plus $1.00 for Charge nurse. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are usually time +

15. Best Memphis hospitals for RN's

    MemphisOBRNC replied to SpiceChick01's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Prinzessdy, that information is backwards. The 'big St. Francis' is the one closing their OB unit. St. Francis- Bartlett is doing