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1. Cytotec for Inductions

   L&D.RN replied to SteelTownRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We give Cytotec orally for induction purposes, never lady partslly. We give 100mcg q 4-6 hours. Contraindications are grandmultip, prior uterine surgery, concomitant use of pit, non-vertex (duh),...

2. Cytotec for Inductions

   L&D.RN replied to SteelTownRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We use it, and it works well. Sometimes it really moves things along quicker than we're used to with our good ol' cervidil. It's great with a cervix that isn't ready for pit. We give 100mcg q 4-6...

3. The Circumcision Discussion

   L&D.RN replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm of the opinion that it is a good thing, both medically and socially. I also don't want to debate personal opinions, but after lots of research, I had both of my boys circumsized and watched the...

4. Best compliment ever!!

   L&D.RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Today I ran to the Verizon store really quickly to grab a phone...didn't take time to shower and had greasy hair pulled into a ponytail. As I was dickering with the store employee, a couple came up...

5. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

   L&D.RN replied to L&D.RN's topic in Forensic

   A couple more questions...are you guys doing your own exams, or are you having an ER doc do the exam. We heard it both ways at the conference and I'd just like to hear other views. We do our own...

6. er vs. ob the battle goes on sort of

   L&D.RN replied to imenid37's topic in Ob/Gyn

   EMTALA states that you have to treat every same patient the same way...so if every pg pt is sent to L&D for the MSE, there's no problem. Our ER is the opposite, they send everyone who is pg, was...

7. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

   L&D.RN posted a topic in Forensic

   Who else out there is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner? I have been doing this for about 6-8 months and just went through the week long core SANE training that was put on by a major hospital and...

8. fundus checks

   L&D.RN replied to zacarias's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I can tell you haven't been at our hospital today if it is slowness that you liked, lol!! Sheesh. When it rains, it

9. RNC program for OB

   L&D.RN replied to L&D.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Deb - There's a 2 day prep course in Seattle May 1&2 that we're going to attend, you should think about it! I'm just curious how much the class will help, that's why I brought the topic up here....

10. RNC program for OB

    L&D.RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone and OB RNC? Did you take a prep course? Was it as difficult as I'm hearing? I'm thinking of taking a prep course in May, and then taking the exam after that (and after lots of studying!)....

11. IV meds for Labor, what do you use?

    L&D.RN replied to OBNurseShelley's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our high epidural rate isn't from the OB's or the Anesthesiologists pushing them, it seems to come from the community word of mouth. Like I said, they come in thinking "when can I get my epidural"...

12. IV meds for Labor, what do you use?

    L&D.RN replied to OBNurseShelley's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use Stadol a lot, but I find that for most people it doesn't really help with the pain at all, but it takes the edge off and helps them relax so they can stay in control of and on top of the pain...

13. Can you be pro-life and an OB/GYN nurse at the same time?

    L&D.RN replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you on that! Their choices are just that, their choices, and I would not treat my patients any differently in the care that I give them regardless of their choices. I won't participate...

14. Can you be pro-life and an OB/GYN nurse at the same time?

    L&D.RN replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you on that! Their choices are just that, their choices, and I would not treat my patients any differently in the care that I give them regardless of their choices. I won't participate...

15. Can you be pro-life and an OB/GYN nurse at the same time?

    L&D.RN replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worried about the same thing before I got my first job. It wasn't talked about all that much at school, and when I interviewed it wasn't mentioned, but the director said that I would "help cover...