SmilingBluEyes

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    TC bili meters

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS: the false readings we seemed to encounter actually gave us much higher meter readings than the serums reported, not the other way around. While this is good news, poking babies' heels too often...
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    TC bili meters

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe this is an important point. The bilimeter MUST be used per manufacturer's instructions or inaccuracies and failure are the result. We actually had so many problems from slight misuses and...
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    pregnant with large fibroid?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rachelgp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It happens quite frequently, and most of the time, these pregnancies turn out ok. The OB/GYN if need be, takes care of the fibroid after pregnancy, depending on its size and the problems it is...
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    Need advice on getting back into L&D nursing...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hammergirl5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI there. I am sorry to hear of all your troubles. All I can say, is pick up, dust yourself off and get back on the horse again. In other words, it's understandable you were sick. You need not get...
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    L&D Interview

    SmilingBluEyes replied to imaitai's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They will want to know your experience in nursing and working in general. If you have no l and d experience, it's ok. They hire new nurses or nurses from other areas of nursing all the time. Be...
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    How often are your postpartum vital signs and assessments?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Although I work in LDRP therefore, no transfer from L/D to PP, we do it a lot like this. Babies must have charting q2 hours and vitals q4, I just wanted to
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    Elective Primary C/S

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard rumblings whereby elective inductions and c/s for convenience and non-medical reasons are being looked at HARD by entities like insurance companies and other folks. There is even talk...
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    OR Nurses...oral surgery experts...please chime in...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AirforceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you sought a 2nd medical opinion? You are right, TOS prohibits exchange of medical advice at allnurses.com. I wish you complete recovery and healing. Good
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    c/section terminology

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lakec4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there and welcome! You need to review your policy and procedures manuals and discuss with your coworkers and the physician as the reasons a c/s is performed. Where I work "crash" is never used as...
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    Anyone familiar with the WA area?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eriksoln's topic in Washington Nursing

    I live in WA State and the hospital you speak of is St Anthony, a part of the Franciscan system. Iworked at a sister hospital, St. Clare, in Lakewood, WA. I truly enjoyed my time there and in that...
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    Med-surg to NICU, MB or L+D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to applesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mother-baby and postpartum are great areas to start when you have no L/D experience. You can always try L/D after going into these areas. And your med-surg experience would be a HUGE plus in any area....
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    Trying to get into L&D, need help

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 81Bubbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with this helpful post. Of course they want experience, but many hire new graduates and nurses without OB experience despite this. I was hired right out of school into L and D. Don't get too...
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    Thinking of nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    HI and welcome to allnurses.com. You sound like you could be an excellent candidate for nursing. That said, I will try to help you out here. There are several roles in delivery of patient care; we...
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    Airforce Updates - Boards/Bonus

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    I wish you the best,
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    Pregnant on 2 year probationary period

    SmilingBluEyes replied to theVaway's topic in Government, Military

    It would be a violation of your civil rights to fire you during this period soley due to pregnancy. They would have to prove un-fitness on the job to do this----e.g poor performance, attendance, etc....
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    male labor and delivery nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have said this here before, but when I was pregnant with my dd, the BEST L and D nurse was male. He was so gentle and very professional. It was a military hospital and he was a USAF captain. He was...
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    Can you work in L&D as an LPN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ksauce20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LPNs on my unit currently can only do PP assessments on moms and these must be supervised and co-signed by an RN. They cannot do anything in L/D nor do they assess newborns. And the LPNs we see on...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually I have witnessed a circ gone bad 12 years ago. I won't go into details, but it was the beginning of my education about exactly what we are doing and why.....and learning about evidence-based...
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    New to level 3/OB unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to verock's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I second this. I hope you love your new job. It will have its challenges, but you are going to be doing and learning SO MUCH! Congratulations to
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    Do postpartum nurses assist with circumcision?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't remember the last time I saw a circ done at my hospital. And I am sure glad of
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    What's a good OB reference book?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Chloe25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.awhonn.org become a member. then you will receive two journals that serve as great reading and learning references to help you on your way to becoming an excellent L and D nurse. GOOD
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    What's a good OB reference book?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Chloe25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Manual of Obstetrics (Spiral Manual Series) (Paperback) by Arthur T Evans (Editor) "Prenatal care is designed to provide preventive care and active intervention for acute medical problems for two...
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    charting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to zenovia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would not use it. I use bonding myself. And I use how they are bonding. Appropriately or not, in other words. Impaired or not. etc. And I use holding. Not
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    Charting System at Mills Peninsula - Burlingame

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry I have never heard of this. Anyone else? good luck and welcome to the
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    liability insurance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are many liability insurance policies out there for you to look into. Try NSO or ANA http://www.nso.com or http://www.ana.org The decision to carry malpractice insurance is up to you. I...