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nurse79

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  1. Calling the OB for decels..

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am pretty confused about that as well..asking one nurse she said the same thing "its not late unless it is repetitive" but to me it was a isolated subtle late. soooo are we charting those as...

  2. Calling the OB for decels..

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks i was just curious. the other week i had a cervidil induction pt that had like 2 late decels for me. one was in the early morning 8 am ish (fingertins/thick/high) in which we did...

  3. Why do nurses eat their young?

    nurse79 replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes nurses DO eat their young..its really pathetic. I too remember being a LOWLY student nurse and having a rough time with nurses wanting to help. I never got in the way, but the majority of them...

  4. Assessment of FHR during second stage of labor

    nurse79 replied to Jemma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is very had to document that often, but i too make a note or hit the mark button or write on the strip. like the other day i had a thin mec but moderate variables, pt being amnioinfused, while...

  5. Labor and Delivery

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in California Nursing

    for some reason i cannot pm you mirasol. but i was looking more towards the southern cali area..near surrounding cities of anaheim for example

  6. No Accels

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious..there is an OB on our unit that loves to crank the pit.." q 20 minutes". Being a new RN, i'm always nervous about pumping it up. I know the OBs want them delivered..so how long is too...

  7. Liability Insurance

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So do most nurses out there carry your own insurance ? Working in L/D, an area that has high liability issues, do you guys believe in carrying personal insurance? I have heard with a policy, the...

  8. Liability Insurance

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea that was how i felt cvicurn2003 until i recently went to an OB conference and the speaker basically said if we have a policy the money hungry lawyers will find out and then personally name you..i...

  9. Awhonn Members Anyone

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much...I am definitely thinking about joining! cant

  10. Awhonn Members Anyone

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    :monkeydance: Does anyone here recommend becoming a member of AWHONN? How much is the yearly subscription?

  11. Liability Insurance

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thats true..i would keep things like that private. I'm just worried about lawyers that would find that out for themselves...hmmmmmm thanks for the

  12. No Accels

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks..good to know!! I'm always curious to know how long to wait with min. variabiity no accels, on pit, and mom wants something for pain. Lots to think about...

  13. curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    nurse79 replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am 2 months off my 3month orientation, and yes it does go by fast! i think i even asked for another week. I was not a new nurse though. L/D is very specialized so it does take a while before you are...

  14. RN and Case Management

    nurse79 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi all.. I too am currently a nurse and have been interested in looking into Case Management. For all of you experienced RNs/Case managers out there, a quick question...I have experience in Women's...

  15. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

    nurse79 replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yea it is very difficult to have 2 pts L/d, depending on the station of their labor. But esp. being new to L/D, I also find it hard having 2 pts on pit. regardless on if they are both in early labor....

  16. Well I did it, first string of night shifts under my belt

    nurse79 replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    you just have to train your body..which you will. I used to work nights, i never liked it,but i forced myself to sleep when i had to..especially for 2 or 3 in a row shifts. It was never really an...

  17. Laboring down

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ive never had a pt turn out acynclitic..what does it feel like on the VE or did the MD catch that

  18. NEW GRAD: L&D, PP, or ANTE

    nurse79 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I definitely was fortunate enough to be hired as a new grad directly into postpartum/mother baby. I didnt take the med surg route either, I knew my calling was in women's health, so I began with...

  19. Laboring down

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ok thats what i usually try and do also phriedomrn, of course depending on how well the epidural is working! i just feel like when i ask the pt if they can pant blow, or grunt a little to help out...

  20. strange request?

    nurse79 replied to love2shop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    well, mine wasnt a request per say, but during the UCs a pt BIT, yes BIT her husbands hand. She did penetrate the skin! She was complete, so she delivered quickly and didnt bite too long but poor dad...

  21. Cpd???

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious..my preceptor had a nulliparous pt last month. At change of shift when she received report, the pt. was a good 4 cms, 90%, -1 station, NOT on pitocin, UCs like 5-7 mins apart. My...

  22. BOA's !!!

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since i'm still pretty new to L/D, I was wondering what i definitely need to know if my pt decides to deliver without the doc present. We have that happen all the time, but fortunately it has never...

  23. BOA's !!!

    nurse79 replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks,,curious for a nuchal is there a certain technique to reduce it?? and yes..multips esp., completely FLY out! i have seen that many-a-time

  24. 4th degree Laceration..ouch!

    nurse79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all... Just wondering if there is any way the docs can prevent a 4th degree laceration/tear? Just curious...i've never personally experienced one, but i'm sure it hurts!!

  25. How fast is too fast?

    nurse79 replied to sweetcheekers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i agree...very unsafe conditions. its not worth risking your license..and your staff should be accomodating. They too were once new L/D nurses. I had orientation for 3.5 months and i still do not feel...