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nurse79

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  1. HELP HELP!! BABY born not breathing

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So last week, I had my first newborn code white (like code blue for adults but for neonates) at my delivery. I was literally NOT expecting it AT ALL!! My pt was sectioned for failure to progress and...

  2. HELP HELP!! BABY born not breathing

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    how did the baby turn out moongirl?? and as for cervidil pts. i think i fear that the most..inducing a breech presentation. How do you know its cephalic if baby is sky high???? shouldnt we just scan...

  3. HELP HELP!! BABY born not breathing

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    well thanks so much for youre words of encouragement. I knew coming in to L/D from postpartum that the stress level is very high, and ANYTHING can happen. Even though NICU comes to all of our C/S we...

  4. Terminations vs Fetal Demises

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    On our unit, we are able to choose to participate as the RN, in either terminations or fetal demises. The vast majorities of our terminations are usually in their 1st trimester and the fetus has...

  5. University of Phoenix MSN Program

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

    Has anyone out there taken the finance course?? HOw was it...were there any learning team projects ? I am in the ground program and was wondering what I can expect NEXT WEEK.

  6. Baby Shower Games

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone!! I'm hosting a baby shower in 2 weeks..does anyone have any fun games that we could play??

  7. L&D IV starts: Staff or IV team?

    nurse79 replied to k_cole21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we too, also start our own ivs. preferably with an 18g and we do our own lab draws as well. if she is a hard stick, we can call phlebotomy, or last resort anesthesia (highly

  8. University of Phoenix MSN Program

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

    i'm currently taking influencing the future of nursing and healthcare..does anyone have some good topics regarding controversial issues in healthcare ??

  9. loss of confidence

    nurse79 replied to scrubnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PLEASE dont beat yourself up!! L/D like any other area new to someone in nursing, takes lots and lots of practice! And lots of teamwork especially. if you ever doubt yourself, ask for a small...

  10. University of Phoenix MSN Program

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

    Is UOP pretty reputable among other nursing facility? What has been your guys' experiences, if any

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

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea most of the times they usually ask..but usually i would prefer not to be in their

  12. Unlucky Ob Nurse

    nurse79 replied to moon25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ohh i can definitely vouch for that: "Some doctors don't want nurses giving any input. They want to make all the decisions." there is this one OB on our floor..he gets livid if you say the pt is...

  13. A doctor made me cry!

    nurse79 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Most OB docs are overworked and stressed from lack of sleep. And they especially try to harass newer L/D nurses (not all but alot) so DONT take it personal. You must not let them see you falter or...

  14. Does it get better?

    nurse79 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea ive felt the same way shortstuff. I got off orientation in Feb. and i'm always thinking that this HAS to get better!! the nervous feelings, not knowing WHAT to expect. It does take a while. Just...

  15. IV starts

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea what is an INT

  16. IV starts

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes i agree. thats what my preceptor had suggested, that i decrease the angle when entering the vein, and go in parallel. I also find that i feel more comfortable when i can actually see the vein as...

  17. IV starts

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks guys i will def try those

  18. cord blood kits

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is becoming more common that my patients are banking their cord blood for their infants. Can anyone shed some light on cord blood sampling..and why parents save cord blood for their children....

  19. Nurse tracking devices

    nurse79 replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we use the hospital-wide @ my facility. they are like little walkie talkies, voice activated. you can call them from a regular phone, then you say the persons name (ex " call ann smith") once the...

  20. evidence based practice

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI all..just wondering. What are your thoughts as to why you think research findings are not used more often to guide our professional practice?? Just need to interview a few nurses to get feedback...

  21. ANy NPs in Dermatology

    nurse79 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all..Anyone out there know of any NPs working in this area? Is there a need for NPs in dermatology, this area fascinates me and I wonder what would be the best way to gain experience before...

  22. evidence based practice

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i was just curious bc i interviewed Rns on my unit,,and yes the vast majority of reasons were people are reluctant to change. Including the MDs..esp the OLD OLD schoolers. But with respect to...

  23. does the FOB really get cursed out????

    nurse79 replied to RNDreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea it definitely depends..but the mother can do a complete 180 degrees in regards to her personality. Ive left a room, to have a nice pt breathing well through her contractions...only to see a...

  24. Calling the OB for decels..

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just wondering if most nurses call the OB for ONE late decel. If the decel is late, but NOT repetitive, you institute your IUR interventions and the decel recovers with good variability, do you...

  25. Calling the OB for decels..

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THANK YOU! yes i have never heard that one defining critria for lates was whether they were repetitive or not! anyways, i too chart even an isolated late occurence as