MemphisOBRNC

MemphisOBRNC BSN, RN

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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

  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 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...

  7. 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

  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

  16. report sheets

    MemphisOBRNC replied to Saalbunch's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you will PM me with an email address, I'll send you what I have. It's in Excel format and I can't upload it

  17. Standards of Care

    MemphisOBRNC replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Perinatal Guidelines is another good

  18. anyone use prepidil?????

    MemphisOBRNC replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We haven't used Prepidil in a LONG time. He should switch to Cervidil, then he wouldn't have to wait for hours for the Pit. to be started. It's much easier to insert in that it doesn't require the use...

  19. cervical checks, again

    MemphisOBRNC replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.birthinternational.com/product/model/ta027.html Using a chart very similar to this is how I learned. Also, there is a little trick where you can use your fetal monitor paper as a guide. (1...

  20. charting vacuum assisted deliveries

    MemphisOBRNC replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ditto babykatchr. I don't document the pressure since I don't know what it

  21. Is it better to pick one OB area or cross-train?

    MemphisOBRNC replied to missyl670's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You must maintain you level of expertise in you primary area but it never hurts to have a variable skill set to work in the other areas. I have worked the last 2 years doing LDRP. My expertise is...

  22. Ever had to get a court order for treatment?

    MemphisOBRNC replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We also had a patient that refused and emergency CS with not only her first pregnancy, but also her second. The charting of the Drs. and nurses was excellent. The chain of command was followed. Her...

  23. standing orders/JAHCO

    MemphisOBRNC replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Several years ago, we, too, got away from using routine or standing orders per J.C. recommendation. Now they want Read Back on all orders not written by the MD. My question: do you now have a protocol...

  24. Any Legal Nurse Consultants who did not take any courses?

    MemphisOBRNC replied to Wgbem's topic in Legal

    I am curious about the fee charged for review of the record and the fee charged for appearing in court. When asked to review, do you go ahead and prepare summaries, timelines etc? If anyone posts...

  25. Surgical Instruments in C-section

    MemphisOBRNC replied to DavericaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.sklarcorp.com/ You can search this site and see pretty detailed pictures of the instruments. Maybe it'll help a