SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Negative Threads

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is hard, often frustrating and sometimes thankless work. Instead of taking this out on our patients, families and coworkers, we often come here to vent. It's perfectly appropriate. For your...
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    Online CPR certification

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kmarie724's topic in General Nursing

    American Heart is great, but expensive. I try to renew ahead of time, so as not to miss the free classes we get at our hospital. My cert ran out and the class I was scheduled for was cancelled, so I...
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    Opinions on scripting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    It freaks patients out too. Imagine hearing from every nurse/care provider who enters your room, "is there anything else, I have the time". Comments from patients included feeling like robots were...
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    RNC help please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to moongirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also Perinatal Nursing by AWHONN. Pick ONE and study it, is the best advice I have heard. The above are very good. Also, know your strips and
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    Spanish speaking patients in labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gravida's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The point of the thread, however, is not whether we agree with importing workers who speak little to no English to the USA. It is a done deal in this case. Now, the object is how to best care for the...
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    Home Birth culture in your Area

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are a lot of studies and literature about the safety of homebirth, but most of these exist in countries outside the USA. We are a bit unique in that the predominant thought is birth belongs in...
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    Home Birth culture in your Area

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sad we have a culture in so many parts of the country that make would-be homebirthers and their attendants feel they must go underground, on the verge of criminal activity, to practice what they...
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    Spanish speaking patients in labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gravida's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A bit off topic, just want to share one of the most beautiful phrases I was ever taught in Spanish language: Dando (or dar) la luz (for giving birth).... Literally translated, this means, "giving...
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    Spanish speaking patients in labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gravida's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OF course, a solution for us would be to have all people learn English. However, there are barriers that exist that prevent this. ESL classes are great but waiting lists are long in many areas....
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    Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for all the helpful feedback. I have taken all the suggestions and thoughts to heart. I want to thank our Muslim members for their very valuable and insightful comments, too. I have decided...
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    Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am suggesting a sign that simply reads something like this: "Please do not enter this room without first checking with patient's
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    Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thank you for the suggestion. I have a friend whose husband is an imam; I will ask them! Good suggestion! PS I would suggest a sign that would be a general precaution not to enter the room; nothing...
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    Evil secretaries from hell...Do you know one as well?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I think every unit has a person like this, and not necessarily a tech/secretary. Difficult people are, well, difficult for a reason. Time for each person to teach this one how to treat others and...
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    "Eyes & Thighs"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A clear case for PRENATAL EDUCATION that discusses risks/benefits to such interventions! If they have doubts or hesitation, particularly the Hep B immunization, I ask them to defer until such time we...
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    Are you required to be up to date on vaccinations?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Particularly in places like ob/newborn units and others where people's immunity may be compromised, like oncology and pedi wards! I would want MY nurse up to date, too, as a patient! And yes, most...
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    Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS-------I sure did feel an inch tall; I felt terrible about what happened, and yes I am at least a large part to blame. I took responsiblity, contacted the unit manager and CNO and told themr what...
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    Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So, so far, signage seems a reasonable solution. I thought so and yes, thanks for the reminder about infection control precautions. We don't hesitate to put such precautions up with people who are on...
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    Spanish speaking patients in labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gravida's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ask your management and admin about getting language line access YESTERDAY. You are required by law, to provide translation services to such people, and this will be your answer 24/7. Remember, family...
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    who catches your babies?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to iluvob's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Seems to me an hour is excessive time for catching a baby. Unless baby is unstable and needs special care, really you need no more than maybe 20-30 minutes max. We are a small LDRP unit that does...
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    awhonn policy for cleaning c-section incisions?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to flbcrn24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same as the post before mine. And in the 4hospitals I have worked, it's this
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    Transabdominal amnioinfusion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WOW this is a new one for me. Never had seen or heard of
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    Traditional postpartum care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eifan115's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would much rather do couplet care than m/b nursery care. And I have done it both
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    Anyone here who went to L&D as a new grad?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to twoangels's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went into LDRP and GYN nursing right out of school. No place is "easy" for a new graduate, but I was glad I did this without the requisite 2 years med-surg because OB was my goal all along. No...
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    have been offered L&D but not sure if its ..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to erin01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A "bad" L and D unit is no place for anyone to work, esp a new grad. Take my word for it. OB is one of the most legally-dangerous places to work anyplace. I would be asking myself why this unit is...
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    new graduate interested in advanced fetal monitoring

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mzjennx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on your graduation and GOOD LUCK. Also remember, you will need NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) certification. The AAP website will guide you in how to study and prepare for this....