Elvish BSN, DNP, RN, NP

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    l&d and malpractice

    Elvish replied to LouisVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In a word -
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    I&D vs. I&D

    Elvish replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have always heard it to mean 'incision and drainage' in several settings - general surgery, community health (we did a TON of it), and OB. But just because I've never heard it called something else...
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    Why did you pick your username?

    Elvish replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    I love Elvis - always have, always will. I also love The Lord of the Rings - books first, then movies. Although I'd probably be cast as a hobbit, the elves have always fascinated me. I would love to...
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    "Make sure to get induced...everyone does it!"

    Elvish replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My friend labored me with baby #2 as well....she wasn't scheduled to work but came in on her off day to labor me, and she had ok'd it with management. I did feel more comfortable, like I could just be...
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    "Make sure to get induced...everyone does it!"

    Elvish replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd agree with klone and say it must depend on where you are. We don't have a 95% induction rate; I'd say closer to 15-20% if I had to hazard a guess....and some of those probably don't 'need' it. We...
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    Labetalol policy for PIH

    Elvish replied to anggelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP - do you mean 'pushing' Labetalol as in 'encouraging its use' or as in 'IV push'? Just for clarification. If it's PO, then I agree that cardiac monitoring is a bit excessive. If IV, then I agree...
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    Want some info @ high risk antepartum units

    Elvish replied to altomga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On my unit high-risk antepartum is mixed in with mother/baby, although we are about to change to a new unit. That unit will, I believe, have a separate sub-wing for antepartums, but staffed by the...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    Elvish replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    As the resident Elvis fanatic, I have to give nerd's post a two thumbs up. The King has been spotted in a lot of places but never anywhere malignant.
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    Swings in SCN

    Elvish replied to beecraft's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know if we do. I will have to ask around and/or look when I get back to work Saturday. No one has ever
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    Swings in SCN

    Elvish replied to beecraft's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We never EVER send a baby home on any sort of opiate taper, methadone or otherwise. This is the brand of bouncer we use:...
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    Checking visitor's vitals

    Elvish replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I don't take BPs or anything else on visitors. I do refer them to the ER if they feel bad, or if they look really bad, like not stable enough to get down to the ER, will call a code. (In my...
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    Swings in SCN

    Elvish replied to beecraft's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use bouncy seats too - but don't know that there is a policy for it. Our neos are aware of and okay with it, though. (Keep in mind, this is not a NICU I'm talking about.) Just a thought - we have...
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    Dream job if you weren't an RN

    Elvish replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Librarian (BOOKS!) or SAHM or Small farm/bed & breakfast
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    How to handle particularly pushy/picky/questioning family members

    Elvish replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear your frustration loud and clear. Most people don't believe it when I say that 95% of the time I can deal with my patient(s) just fine....it's their flipping crazy, irritating families that make...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Elvish replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You left your baby sitting in a meconium diaper for several hours. Do not gripe at me when I have to practically scrape it off his hiney and make him cry in the
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    My baby's poo

    Elvish replied to raynienatasha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a dad want to take a pic of his baby's first meconium, which, when he explained to me why, I thought was pretty neat. He was a veterinarian whose area of interest was animal GI issues. He took a...
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    Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    Elvish replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I know about the antibodies....I'm very pro-breastfeeding and am a mother/baby nurse. :) It just was funny trying to get my aim right. If I had to go back and do it over I'd probably hand express...
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    Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    Elvish replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    I had horrible RLS, and it worked for me too, and I really wasn't expecting it to, so can't count on the placebo
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    Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    Elvish replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Gentian violet on chicken pox, as well as inside a mouth for strep throat. When ds was a baby, he got what we thought was pinkeye (it was really a clogged tear duct but I didn't know it at the time)....
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    How to deal with no sleep?

    Elvish replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    I use a prescription sleep aid (currently nursing a baby so had to take what the OB recommended, otherwise I use OTC), white noise, and my bedroom windows are blacked out (thank you, Hubby! :redbeathe...
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    What do you do on the drive to work?

    Elvish replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Crank up the classic rock station on the way in, NPR or a local station that has a great preacher on the way
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    Single moms and every 3rd weekend

    Elvish replied to belle005's topic in General Nursing

    I'd ask and see if this is just for orientation. Agree with the PP who said you may be working your preceptor's schedule for now, then once you're on your own every other weekend. While you're on...
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    Most useful items to pack-medical mission

    Elvish replied to JustJen's topic in Emergency

    Something to flavor the water with - Crystal Light, Kool-aid, anything (non-caffeinated), because sometimes even though the water is purified it may still taste awful. Gatorade might be best - if you...
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    How comfortable would you be...

    Elvish replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest it as mrmedical did earlier....nonthreatening and no smartassery involved. Just the rationale. The worst they can do is say
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    Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    Elvish replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Talking politics Other generally geeky