SmilingBluEyes

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

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    syntocinon

    We give it after baby and placenta delivered in general. One doctor was doing a lot of research that supported doing this after baby cord clamped, and prior to placenta......so with her, it is given...
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    IV push hydralazine or labetalol - tele?

    Don't believe we give Labetolol IVP where I am but we do push Hydrazaline. And not to my knowledge is Tele required, but we do place on pulse ox and frequent BP
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    IUPC scope of practice

    It IS within the scope where I practice, in Washington State and it was in Oklahoma where I used to live. I believe It does go state by state and hospital by hospital. I am not sure where you find a...
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    Finding the right words...

    I am ALL For SNS as said earlier. It's awesome for babies with blood sugar problems, poor latch, etc. And you need an LC on cases like this
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    Gum Chewing

    Popping my gum as I read the thread....but I am alone in my room, not at work (smile it's just some humor to defuse the tension around here). I do love to blow bubbles with my gum, but always alone,...
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    "Think" about what you say!!!

    What about this: If you had promised no more trouble, and the thing beeped again, well, you can see, you would be wrong there too! he was sensitive. I can't blame him; being a patient is unnerving...
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    Do nurses still get signing bonuses?

    Caveat emptor. Be sure what you are taking the money for. Right now, the most desireable places to work are not big on bonuses except in rare
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    Pregnant, what do i need to avoid????

    Congratulations. Please talk with an OB or midwife at your earliest opportunity to discuss how to maintain a healthy pregnancy and the best outcome. I wish you the
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    Pregnant in the ICU

    CONGRATULATIONS! Please be sure to discuss your job with your OB and if need be, get his or her advice on EXACTLY what to avoid in order to have a healthy pregnancy. Here is to a happy and healthy 9...
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    Gum Chewing

    I love the Rx for H2O from Oc
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    I wished I worked @ Wal-Mart

    SO are you resolved to take it on yourself to act? That is the only way things will change. IF need be, read some good books on self-assertion. NEVER give away your power whether in a hospital or at...
  12. NO it is necessary to find a school that will accept you! There are waiting lists everywhere. And you can continue your education and be more picky when you are nurse, later, and your employer is...
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    Gum Chewing

    My opinion? YUCK and UNprofessional. I will pop a tic tac in my mouth or brush my teeth if my breath is getting bad. I don't chew gum when working with patients. It looks
  14. I think it's possible to practice nursing AND provide good customer service. It's often about attitude and when you have refuse, HOW you deliver the refusal. I have been fortunate in that I have had...
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    texting at work

    One word:
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    How long will it take you to admit a new patient to L&D?

    NOT impossible. I started in OB. Try to find a unit that has new grad residency programs; that is your best bet. And let EVERYONE know you are interested in OB. I was applying to a float pool pos in...
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    Tylenol for newborn fever?

    PS you are learning. I am glad you asked as the only "bad" question is the one we don't
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    Tylenol for newborn fever?

    could not have said it better. This post bore repeating. ALWAYS do sepsis workup on infants who display s/s infection like fever, low body temp, severe jitteriness/sugar irregularities, breathing...
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    I wished I worked @ Wal-Mart

    Unacceptable. Take your legitimate complaint up the ladder til it's resolved. Very unprofessional. Don't let anyone take your power. DO SOMETHING so she does not continue this
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    Documenting decelerations

    I would document I observed it and if they recur, document what I am doing about the
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    Pregnant & Working... When to Tell?

    agree; sooner than later. avoid potential
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    How long will it take you to admit a new patient to L&D?

    ENTIRELY normal. You are obviously conscientious. The rest will come with experience. If you worked with me, I would bend over backward to help you with this transition. Never be afraid to call for...
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    Curious about PP Methergine use

    Sounds like overkill to
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    L&D charge nurses required to have patients

    As charge nurses, we take patient
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    nursing a fading reality...

    YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TIME TO PARTAY and congratulate yourself! SO HAPPY FOR