SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Do postpartum nurses assist with circumcision?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, at times PP nurses Do assist with circs, but it is becoming less likely and often as most circs are being doing in the office as it's cheaper to do so and most of the time it's done there as...
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    Nursing student taking drugs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    Thanks for attempting to keep on-topic on this very controversial topic. It's not easy to keep emotions in check and sometimes what we mean to say comes across differently online. Enjoy the...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Janey, I appreciate your perspectives. Also, I think you will answer your questions as you go along in your future advanced practices. And I think the wake-up calls you refer to will come from...
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    Anyone REGRET going into L&D as a new grad??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to emptybee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wish you the best of luck. Remember, our forum is here to help you on your way to becoming an excellent L and D nurse, when you need us. Congratulations to
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    Recovering newborn in OB PACU???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KimEveRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Background: Small hospital with 10 bed LDRP and 8 general surgical beds. About 70-75 births/month. Have our own OR on unit. Labor nurse circulates; another dedicated to baby in OR. Level 2 nursery...
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    Anyone REGRET going into L&D as a new grad??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to emptybee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No I do not regret doing this. The learning curve is sharp in any area of nursing a new graduate enters. INCLUDING med-surg, which is a speciality all in its own right. GO for what you want and good...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One word: Communication. Two ways. Always. Really it's gonna boil down to that. Birth plans are an attempt to communicate. If we can be respectful and understand where they are coming from, a lot of...
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    WVUturtle514...did you have your baby? How did it go?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations to you and your family. Your baby is beautiful! A tough labor and delivery experience, it sounds like. I hope you are recovering well and are enjoying your new family
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    What do you think of doulas?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to calypte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think they are a very valuable resource for both birthing families and nurses, IF we all know our roles and respect them and communicate clearly. Today, nurses are busier than ever, taking care of...
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    That's it - I'm hooked!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SwampCat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like you are stoked. I witnessed my first birth when I took a friend who was in labor to the hospital and I was only 18. She had no support person and the hospital nurses gave me permission to...
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    sick call

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ikimiwi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are constantly coughing and sneezing you might want to stay away! It's RSV season and no baby needs this and newborns are vulnerable. If you cannot be out sick, at the least, wear a mask in the...
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    Needed advice...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Niccheri's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As stated before me, no medical advice can be given on this site, per our Terms Of Service. Please, direct any and all questions about your pregnancy to your health care provider. I wish you all the...
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    Christmas Babies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A very simple trick is to tie red, green and silver or gold yarn around those ugly old stockinette caps we put on all the babies. It really dresses up the tops of these hats. you can change the color...
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    Changing from PP to L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you are doing this exactly right. PP and Mother-baby are great experience for L and D. It's a good progression. Where I work, we do it all being LDRP so you have to learn a everything from...
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    common meds used on mother/baby unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dettwiller5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh and for sore perineum: Witch Hazel pads (tradename Tucks) Dermaplast Spray (great for burns at home
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    common meds used on mother/baby unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dettwiller5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also meds for babies: Vitamin K Erythromycin for eye infection prophylaxis Hep B vaccine Hbig vaccine Gentamycin, ampicillin (IVP) for sepsis r/o, tx in affected newborns Narcan---only as needed to...
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    common meds used on mother/baby unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dettwiller5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One more that comes to mind is Bicitra, an antacid some anesthesia providers like to have handy or be given prior to operative procedures. It's GREAT for laboring mommies who have painful heartburn....
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    common meds used on mother/baby unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dettwiller5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I recommend you become familiar with Malignant Hyperthermia conditions and what to do about them as this is a rare, but very serious life or death emergency that can affect people undergoing...
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    So are your antepartums breaking like ours?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear what you mean, and knew what it meant from an OB standpoint. I have seen this phenomenon before, during times of stress or in really rough weather. I saw it most in Oklahoma, when tornadic...
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    meeting with the hospital attorney next week

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tavalon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you know the answer is yes. I wish you the best. Please, say no
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    Alternative to spanking

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Physical punishment did not correct me; it made me sneakier. Yet another reason I don't hit/spank my own children. It does not work. Especially with my very strong-willed
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    Since we were talking about birth plans....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use cup feeding if formula is needed to stabilize blood sugars. The only time we will use a bottle is if the child's sugars are hitting the basement and won't take the cup. It's either that or an...
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    Alternative to spanking

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Moderation is key. But it's easy to lose it when you get physical. That is why I choose not to. And I don't think my kids will grow up to be out of control or criminals due to a lack of corporal...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG your doctors and unit sound positively dangerous. I can't blame you for leaving. I am fortunate to work with nurses who have in excess of 30 years' experience each and yet still are interested...
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    Since we were talking about birth plans....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also discuss your preferences with your health care provider. Sometimes, they will ask nursing staff to respect them, as well. Just as I said, be as non-confrontational and reasonable as you can. Most...