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nurse79

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  1. Postpartum depression

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Has anyone ever come across a patient that was experiencing pp depression? What were your clues that the pt. may have been

  2. Had my first experience with a fetal demise today (m)

    nurse79 replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    dont worry, I had my very first one LAST week, 39 weeker, G1P0, IUFD as well. No fetal heart tones in the MD office the day prior. I cried after I got report from the night shift, i really didnt...

  3. Labor and Delivery

    nurse79 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Any one know of any good Labor and Delivery Departments in Southern Cali ?

  4. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    nurse79 replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Usually we call our MDs in when our multip w/o epidural is like 8 cms (and moving fast of course)!! But all pts are diff..just watch out for those multips that can take of at ANY

  5. Cervidil placement

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI all!! What is the best technique for cervidil placement? I am a little scared to start placing them (the RNs do them at my hospital). I already know how to place IUPCs and FSEs, but cervidil...

  6. Charting Accelerations

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    WHen charting on your FHR strip, do you chart accels that occur with UCs or those that are spontaneous (without UCs) ? Like for example, in a 30 minute segment, lets say my term patient had accels...

  7. Charting Accelerations

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your input..i just wanted to make sure that I was charting correctly. Just to make sure, how long do you wait to call ad doc if your baby does not have any 15x15 accels (NO MEDS on board)...

  8. Wedged baby during C/S

    nurse79 replied to lapink55's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea this is something they never tell you during training, i guess because it is not that common. but I had a delivery like this and it was so scary!! The patient went under general anestesia bc...

  9. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    nurse79 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    ANy suggestions regarding the practicum?? help

  10. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    nurse79 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    I too am currently in the MSN/Ed track..Does anyone have any advice/samples regarding the practicum for NUR 590B and research utilization NUR 598. I am actually taking NUR 598 now and 590B to...

  11. Proposal for L/D or Postpartum units..ideas???

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone.. I have a project to do for school, and was wondering if I could get any advice on topics. My assignment is to write a proposal to potentially implement a procedure/manual or some sort of...

  12. Complementary Alternative Methods

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi guys!! I am in the process of proposing to make a module to incorporate alternative methods for our laboring patients. Does ANYONE out there use or have a policy in place on their unit?? We do not...

  13. Lisa Miller's Advanced Fetal Monitoring--worth $300?

    nurse79 replied to kirsnikity's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are there any Michelle Murray courses coming up in CA? I was planning on taking Lisa Miller's course

  14. NRP certification?

    nurse79 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does anyone know of any good NRP recertification course in the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA area coming up?? I need it by February...THANKS!!

  15. How do you feel about taking pictures with your patients?

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    SO do you guys usually jump in if they ask you to take a picture with them and baby? Just curious. What would be a nice way to get out of it if you didnt want to..well in a polite way of course???...

  16. Epidural Catheter Left IN

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI all, I am somewhat new to L/D and was just wondering what would happen if a portion of an epidural catheter tip was left in a pt. ? Has this ever happened?? I have never heard of this, but does...

  17. Labor Delivery Training..

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone!! I was wondering if any nurses out there can lend some suggestions regarding your labor/delivery training. I am doing a project and would loe to hear of any ideas that you would have...

  18. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    nurse79 replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    does anyone have any ideas for doing the nursing practicum?? i am in the on ground program...i currently work in l/d ??

  19. IV starts

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi All... Just wondering what are some tricks of the trade on IV starts ?? I'm about 65% success rate when it comes to them (and obviously depending on how swollen mom is) but i would love to become...

  20. Postpartum Depression Assessment

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone!! Just curious as to if/what your hospitals are using to assess the possiblity of postpartum depression?? Does anyone out there utilize a form with actual questions the mom fills out, or...

  21. IUPC and Fetal Spiral Electrode Placement

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does anyone have any good advice for placing IUPCs and Fetal Spiral Electrodes?? I have only practiced on manequins, and would love to listen to any advice you may have. I'm nervous!!

  22. Funny OB things people say

    nurse79 replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ha! those are great. I have one, the other day my patient asked me if she need to labor with her legs wide apart while bed to "help her dilate faster" wow! If that was only

  23. IUPC and Fetal Spiral Electrode Placement

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks LizzyL...that totally helps. I did an IUPC the other day with another RN shadowing me. Just anxious about the FSE!! But your advice is great

  24. hematoma

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe the surgeons found a hematoma on her kidney when they opened her up for the cesarean (they think that was formed during her pregnancy). She continued to have internal bleeding post op. By...

  25. hematoma

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    what are the chances of developing a hematoma for a patient that had a cesarean section (after being in labor)..Most of the patients that I have heard that have had one were lady partsl deliveries? Is...