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  1. ??? Trial of contractions

    magz53 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I brought up the subject of starting pitocin on a scheduled section soley so the patient can feel contractions at our staff meeting. Turns out the manager of our floor sees nothing wrong with this...

  2. ??? Trial of contractions

    magz53 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I plan on bringing the subject up with our manager at a staff meeting. Our risk manager is on vacation this week. The doc is pals with the chief of OB ( they assist one another's C-sections and...

  3. Hovermatt

    magz53 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Anyone have any thoughts on the use of the Hovermatt transferring a patient to the OR table ?? Our facility has recently seen a surge.....literally in post-op infections. I just had occasion to see...

  4. Dealing with nasty OB

    magz53 replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was an OB nurse long before epidurals were common. My favorite patients are the Moms who chose no meds, I love helping Moms labor. That being said, it does not mean I "enjoy" seeing women in pain...

  5. Burnout or just a "rough patch"?

    magz53 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too once had the dream of being a CNM and went through many sacrifices just attaining a BSN with that goal in mind. ( Now a BSN can basically be purchased by attending class one evening a week for...

  6. Dealing with personal prejudices?

    magz53 replied to purplepanda's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This topic has been discussed in many forms in this forum. Turns out, it is not simply the fact that a teen is giving birth. It is the overwhelming acceptance of the situation as the "norm" now....

  7. Don't know if I'm going to make it as an OB nurse

    magz53 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are required to chart at minimum q 5 min during second stage......usually done after the fact with the strip in hand. We are all refusing to hold legs now ( utilizing the equipment that is there...

  8. Floating and C Diff, MRSA etc.

    magz53 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, there are those who claim that everyone has MRSA, which I don't agree with !! I have read that C-diff is the new superbug that even 3 or 4 rounds of Vanco might not eliminate. I come from the...

  9. Phone calls

    magz53 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    How do most facilities handle phone calls to the maternity floor ?? We have had incidents where patients present problems to the nurse answering expecting advice. There have been adverse outcomes...

  10. Phone calls

    magz53 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do not have an official policy on phone calls. Most of us say that we are not allowed to give advice, call your provider or come to the ER. Now we are being asked to keep a log......oh my, one...

  11. Abduction !!

    magz53 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did everyone hear of the abduction yesterday in a Florida hospital of a one day old infant ?? I think the babe was recovered quickly. I work in a place that has NO security whatever.....has 3...

  12. L and D Job Concerns

    magz53 replied to zahryia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since my back surgery, I avoid holding legs at all costs. Sorry......the birthing beds have foot holders, stirrups, pushing bars to plant feet on plus as someone else said.......put one of the 14...

  13. Abduction !!

    magz53 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I forgot.....we do have a video camera by ONE elevator. There are 3 elevators and one stairwell ( the other two stairwells are exits only and locked from one side ) that are open at all times. We...

  14. Abduction !!

    magz53 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Meant to ask ( because I am too lazy to look in old threads ) about other security measures that are employed other places. Thanks in

  15. LOW patient satisfaction scores...

    magz53 replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have used the suggestion from NITEOBRN since I read it........while pulling the curtain, shutting the door, using a drape etc. etc. I always say now " Let me protect your privacy" It is kind of a...

  16. L and D Job Concerns

    magz53 replied to zahryia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    L & D is physically demanding as in never getting a break of any kind to eat or go to the bathroom. The ENTIRE shift on your feet, be it an 8 or 12 hour shift. I ruptured my L5 S1 disk with a...

  17. I am DONE!!!!!!

    magz53 replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At least teachers are awarded ( or may-be not ) tenure after a three year probation. This is somewhat of a job guarantee.........that they can not be fired for no reason or a dumb reason like the...

  18. I am DONE!!!!!!

    magz53 replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Those of you who are young enough to seek another career should seriously do so. Many of us are near retirement and that is not an option for us at this point in our lives. You need to look at what...

  19. Cascade of interventions-what have you seen?

    magz53 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are preaching to the choir as they say. How can we as professionals at the bedside get the messages out to educate the public ????? I can imagine a panel of nurses on Oprah having an intelligent...

  20. Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    magz53 replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NY BON specifically states nurses may not bolus, may not re-start an epidural which has been turned off. We have differing care providers using several different combos and dosages of continuous...

  21. Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    magz53 replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have issues with epidurals as well. I did contact the NYS BON and received some answers that fall into a very gray area and that is taken advantage of by our hospital. An epidural in a pregnant...

  22. LOW patient satisfaction scores...

    magz53 replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Recently had a staff meeting in which the main purpose was to slap our hands over the Press Ganey scores. The countless thank yous, cards, flowers, candy etc. count for nothing and those people...

  23. Movie: "The Business of Being Born."

    magz53 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I recently had a delivery that should have been filmed. A primip,no drugs, no epidural, a husband to die for as a coach. I felt like an intruder in their experience. During transition, she whimpered...

  24. What is considered a "busy" L&D unit?

    magz53 replied to fsaav's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As discussed on previous threads..........numbers do not tell the tale. I work in a small rural hospital that does 50 or so deliveries a month. There is one L & D nurse per shift.....many times...

  25. Circ Rates by Region

    magz53 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a small rural hospital....probably 65 % medicaid population, mostly high-school or less educated, few hispanic, and the circ rate is probably 98 per cent. Few attend classes or are...