hf82rn

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1. Red Headed = increased bleeding risk?

   hf82rn replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've only been working L&D for a few months, and EVERY true redhead I've taken care of has bled a considerable amount more than normal. PPH? I wouldn't say that, as only about 25% of those women...

2. When do you open up your Pitocin?

   hf82rn replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What dose of cytotec do you administer rectally? 100% of our moms have IV's. In fact, even when we get a precip, starting an IV is at the top of our list along with EFM, prenatal history and SVE. We...

3. Most important thing for a new LD nurse to know

   hf82rn replied to Elisheva's topic in Ob/Gyn

   They stress this is nursing school, but many people don't take it seriously.....Always double check a doctor's order with the med book.....bad orders are given, and in L&D, you have two+ lives on...

4. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   hf82rn replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would consider my hospital "baby-friendly". We have certified lactation consultants staffed but we do not push a woman to breastfeed who chooses not to. We ask on admission if she plans to...