judy ann

judy ann

obstetrics(high risk antepartum, L/D,etc

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  1. Is OB/GYN an eye opening for young MALE student?

    judy ann replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an obstetrics nurse for MANY years, and have worked with a few gentlemen (and I say that because that is what they were) who were among the best OB nurses I have ever known. If you think...

  2. why?

    judy ann replied to toocoolj87's topic in General Nursing

    I have many years as an OB nurse, and have worked with many nurses. Granted, nearly all of them were female, but one of the best was a male--with a wife and three kids. I'd let him care for me or my...

  3. Anterior lips and future deliveries

    judy ann replied to Chixie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A small comment on the incision and where it is. Remember--the incision that is important is that of the uterus. Some docs make a vertical skin incision, and a low cervial uterine incision (don't...

  4. Funny OB things people say

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

    As an OB nurse who is retired for MANY--TOO MANY years, thank you for all the laughs. I would like to add "upper dermal" to the list. I'm sure there are many others I could add, but my memory is not...

  5. Stirrups?

    judy ann replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good grief! I've been out of OB for about 8 years, and hadn't used stirrups for several years before that. I had worked in several different hospitals, and with "young" and "old" docs as well as...

  6. What age do you plan to retire?

    judy ann replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    :cry:I am quasi retired for 3 years, and take my word for it. It ain't what it's cracked up to be!!!!!!!:zzzzz:down::no::vlin::anbd::anbd::grn:----I can't find any more smilies that apply to my...

  7. My boss is stealing narcotics......

    judy ann replied to celticwoman61's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone contacted the federasl drug agents? I have been told that this is by federal law. If the management does not do this, you are obligated to do so, as you identified the missing drug....

  8. Depression...

    judy ann replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I. too, have depression. I've probably been depressed since childhood. I had a dear NM who took me into her office and asked me to get help. She knew me well and realized that I was at the bottom of...

  9. Possibly Abused Young Girl

    judy ann replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather overreact a hundred times than not act and be wrong. You may have saved her from this, and at least someone cares about her. :redbeathe Doesn't sound like the

  10. Bipolar nursing student

    judy ann replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is a family practice MD. She was dx as bipolar shortly after opening her practice. She has organized a support group in Denver that is very helpful. She also has a website that...

  11. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    judy ann replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not only do I have "DNR" tattooed on my sternum, but I have "no IV'S" on my anticubitals, "no central lines" on my clavicals, "no tubes" on my belly, and "exit only" on my rectum! Otherwise, I will...

  12. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    judy ann replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked labor and delivery for many years, I have seen many anomolies. We had a cyclops (single eye in forhead) and a mermaid (different hospitals!) Thank God we had so very many healthy...

  13. Nurses Wanted

    judy ann replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    Then there is the other side. When you make a difference in someone's life. When you are the one that notices a change of condition. When a patient or family member thanks you for your help. When...

  14. new corporation investigating health care workers

    judy ann replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    I also was "bitten " by one of these companies. According to their report, I am an LPN (I have neve been an

  15. refresher

    judy ann replied to furaha's topic in General Nursing

    You might try a local junior college. Most of them offer some sort of nursing refresher, and their classes are quite comprehensive. I recently took one, and found it very informative. Good

  16. Bradley method?

    judy ann replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked "with" Dr Bradley for several years. His method is similar to LaMaze, but he not only discourages medication during labor, he forbids it. He became livid if a patient asked for medication,...

  17. Need Help FAST Please. RE: Inappropriate discharge

    judy ann replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently completed a course for ombudsman. I remember that this was covered under the heading of Resident Rights. The FEDERAL law states that, in order to remove a resident in a LTC facility, the...

  18. near death experience

    judy ann replied to lilbitloa's topic in General Nursing

    I had a near death experience as a child. I was about 7 or 8 yoa, and wading in a lake that had been a gravel pit. I "walked off the edge" and suddenly was in deep water. I couldn't swim, and began...

  19. Night Shift and Phone Calls from Family - Vent

    judy ann replied to incublissRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved 1000 miles from family, and the folks were not too well, I couldn't sleep with the phone turned off, as I was afraid I would miss something. The best investment I made was an answering...

  20. help getting liablity insurance

    judy ann replied to Snap's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem. NSO and Marsch denied me coverage as did several other companies. I had one complaint made to the BON, and was unable to fulfill the required 2 years of OB experience, as I...

  21. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    judy ann replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    State boards---we spent 2 days in Chicago to take the five tests. We were lucky, as we were the first nurses to take multiple choice tests. The nurses that graduated before us wrote essay...

  22. my first time seeing a dad almost pass out

    judy ann replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my many years spent attending moms and dads in the OB dept, I've seen many dads and other family members "lose it", but the one I remember the most was the fellow who wanted to watch while I put in...

  23. Nursing home or not?

    judy ann replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    Although I don't have personal experience with a hip relacement, I do have experience with a very severe fractured ankle. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to use a local LTC/rehab facility. I...

  24. To AWHONN or not to AWHONN?

    judy ann replied to Elisheva's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I highly recommend AWHONN. I joined many years ago when it first organized as NAACOG. I have never felt that I wasted my money or regretted being a member. The earlier comment regarding AWHONN...

  25. lamaze vs. bradley method

    judy ann replied to pacmrc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I posted in another thread, I worked with (or in his case, for) Dr Bradley. I have yet to find a nurse who wanted to take his patients. Don't get me wrong, his method of "Husband Coached...