SmilingBluEyes

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

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    where to find an LPN job in central NJ

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nuttynurse74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you tried doctor's offices? Lots of them hire LPNs! Good luck to
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    A Question from a newbie for an experienced l&d nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to romantic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are best off having them nearly flat. But small framed girls can be checked in Semi Fowler's as well. You not only need to be able to check, but also do a bimanual massage if need be. That is...
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    How many couplets are you responsible for?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to zoo*moon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any place where mgt says babies don't count obviously does not care about NRP/AAP and AWHONN standards and is truly a dangerous place to practice. I would not work there given any choice. We get...
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    ? precipitous labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to romantic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Never have used terb to stop a true precipitous labor. I would hesitate to do so. If the baby is coming, she is coming. Can't stop that. And you want that uterus to contract well after the baby is...
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    Do you have restricted visiting hours in labor and delivery?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A case for homebirth, sounds to me.
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    Blowing IV's - what am I doing wrong?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mommybess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with those who say a tourniquet is not always helpful. More so, if you "see" a tough stick (and we know who they are) before you even touch her or look for veins, get some warm compresses and...
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    Blowing IV's - what am I doing wrong?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mommybess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS: when you "hit the vein" always advance the needle JUST A TOUCH MORE and THEN advance the catheter slowly. This will help you immensely. Also "floating them in" is a trick that works, whereby...
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    Blowing IV's - what am I doing wrong?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mommybess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THIS set of great tips and tricks, by an ED nurse (face it they are the best at this) ROCKS: http://enw.org/IVStarts.htm Emergency Nursing World: Improving Your Odds! I tell you, talk about amazing...
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    "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We recently had a near death in the case of a cosleeping mom smothering her baby with a breast. I coslept with my babies, so don't get me wrong; I love it. But we better realize NOT everyone is...
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    Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Short answer is, no we don't. Enough
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    Do you have restricted visiting hours in labor and delivery?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow that is strict there. I am sad there are no overnight visitors for helping PP moms out when staff are busy. I presume you have a nursery for babies to go to so moms can sleep or get respite when...
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    What is Harlequin's Sign?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for the excellent and informative post,
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    "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What she said. Much better than I said anything
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    "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We make provisions for sick moms by changing assignments in order for those moms to have more intensive nursing care. But we can't go changing assignments for routine well nursery care all night long....
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A post from a mom and nurse, from another OB nursing board that I found interesting and enlightening: I'm sorry if this upset anyone on this list, but I LOVED this article. I was shunned at a...
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    Seattle University

    SmilingBluEyes replied to twinkletoes12's topic in Washington Nursing

    Congratulations and good
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    What is 5% D/W TKO

    SmilingBluEyes replied to scherie88's topic in General Students

    Oh and TKO is not a legit order anymore. Today, we actually have to have an order for an actual RATE, not
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    Is Nursing Worth It?? A Poem

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in General Students

    VERY NICE. Best wishes to
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    Something fun: What would you REALLY like to say to new PARENTS?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BabyLady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A little off-topic but the mucus plug reference made me remember something funny. Back in my first year out of nursing school we had a gal bring hers in a urine speci cup (where she got that I dunno)....
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    Do you have restricted visiting hours in labor and delivery?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We allow only 3 people in the 2nd stage...but other than that they can have visitors all over the place. And they often
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Then word the study/essay and title that way, is my thing. While the author makes some excellent points in her essay, I have a rather strong hunch she is sitting back enjoying all the controversy...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Another case of the old " crabs in a barrel" illustration. Rather than building each other up as fellow women and moms, we tend to take sides and get dangerously close to attacking one another for...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually I don't get all this. Why make a case *against* breastfeeding at all? Why NOT make a case FOR patient education and advocacy? Why are we even debating here, is what I have to
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    Do you have restricted visiting hours in labor and delivery?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No,no restrictions except for overnight guests for pp moms. Only a person over 18 and only ONE per room. Other than that, if they are in labor, they get unrestricted 24/7
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I say "grow up" I do not refer to any poster here, but to our nation as a whole, about it's mixed up attitudes regarding sexuality, nudity and breastfeeding. We have it all confused here! It's...