SmilingBluEyes

Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis

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    Post emergency C-Section information needed

    SmilingBluEyes replied to peachmouse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to say, if you are a student, you should be able to find all these answers in your OB nursing text. I still have mine, and all this is in there. GOOD
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    How do you keep up with current information?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to levineal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a member of AWHONN and also subscribe to a number of journals. Also, I visit listservs that cater to OB RNs and learn so much there. AND I am on an educational working
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    Nurses Eating Their Young

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I learn much both from "older" nurses who have 20 or more years on me AND new nurses, who DO bring in new, fresh ideas and perspective. A little respect on both sides goes a LONG way. EVERYONE has...
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    Question for Electronic charting for Labor, Delivery and beyond

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CarrieRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use the QS system for all our charting in L/D and PP. It's ok, better than some, not as good as others. Like any system, it takes getting used to and there is lag time for everyone to learn it and...
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    RN Personal Trainer

    SmilingBluEyes replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up with this RN/pro weight lifter and fitness trainer: About Fitness Accomplished:
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    Interview for Mother Baby unit! Help with learning postpartum nursing.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wish you the very best of luck. Let us know what happens. What state are you moving
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    Who plays the "I'm a Nurse Card"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I prefer NOT to do this. I want to see how they treat "lay" citizens
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    Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone tell me where RNs are adjusting epidural rates or bolus'ing patients? Any state? I have yet to run into that with anyone I have worked with from across many
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    Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rarely (honestly it's been more than 2 years)--- do I deliver babies and ONLY under circumstances that require it(mainly a woman "precip'ing)" . It's not taken cavalierly by RNs and we are required...
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    Can you be pro-life and an OB/GYN nurse at the same time?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I absolutely would without reservation. It does go two
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    nursing student question: what are the main challenges faced in OB nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bellakaye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some do have a tough transition; some adjust better. It has a lot to do with the various personalities of nurses and doctors, as well as ancilliary staff---and unit cohesiveness ---(or lack of it)....
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    Nursing student curious about FHR decels and monitoring?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mille173's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ONLY EXPERIENCE will offer you more complete insight to the little hints and details...it takes several years' experience before you are truly highly competent in FHM and all its ins and
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    Can you be pro-life and an OB/GYN nurse at the same time?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KarenAR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I work the very opposite is true; the vast majority are pro-choice. And, I will risk being redundant, but here I will say: Being pro-choice is NOT the same as being "pro-abortion". Now I bow...
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    How does your facility deal with fetal demise?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to anggelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like what we have. THere are MANY resources for families suffering infant and fetal loss. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise and if you offer none at your hospital, it's time to start...
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    would anyone like to share their story of why chose to be OB nurse? (nursing studnet)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to laina chow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well here is a personal point of view for you: Having "been there" (as parent of a preemie child with a birth defect and a nurse of 13 years' duration): I would say, the FAMILY are the ones on...
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    Anyone here an RNC?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have mine. For me, it was about personal satisfaction and a raise of 2.00 an hour cert pay. Don't regret it. But you have to pay attention and keep on those CEUs as it can sneak up on ya. I also...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    SmilingBluEyes replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with evidence-based practices being best.I find theorists very educational, even if I don't agree. There is NOTHING on earth wrong with studying and trying to understand them. But I do prefer...
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    would anyone like to share their story of why chose to be OB nurse? (nursing studnet)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to laina chow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It all started when I had my son prematurely and he was born with a birth defect. I was terrified and so upset. The nurses were AMAZING and so KIND. They taught me how to breastfeed my preemie and...
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    Can I just say that from personal experience...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there and I wish
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    nursing student question: what are the main challenges faced in OB nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bellakaye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gosh there are so many....the above posts say a lot. I say: Doctors/providers and their preferences are a huge challenge Getting a grip on "suffering" versus "endurance" ....pain in labor is a...
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    Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    It is absolutely a TWO WAY street. Students, please be helpful; know WHEN the RIGHT time to ask a lot of questions is...and know when nurses are very busy and stressed and, perhaps, to wait.......
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    Pregnant inmate died after hours of agony in Syracuse jail

    SmilingBluEyes replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Should the standard of care be any different for an inmate than anyone else? I don't think so. Having had an ectopic pregnancy that threatened my life myself, I shudder to think if I had been treated...
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    Home birth in NY?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are some GREAT books out there that describe the history of midwifery in the USA, particularly in the South (the Granny midwives) and how the medical establishment really sought to, and...
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    Home birth in NY?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am curious, Apgar10, what are you seeking to do when you graduate nursing school? I know this is a hijack, but the curiosity got the better of me. I hope the OP can see just by this thread, how...
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    stupid documentation!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell coworkers feel free to inform me if my charting is lacking or is grammatically-poor. It's that important to me. And yes, I want people here to correct me too. I don't want to sound like...