SmilingBluEyes

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

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    amount of time alotted from recovery to pp unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnElaine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I did LDR and PP it was 2 hours. That is quick enough if you ask me. But L and D always seems to need
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    Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Had a precip deliver her 4th kid into my hands today. Very little warning. It
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have no problem with birth plans. I have said before, they are a legitimate attempt by an expectant couple or mother to communicate wishes with medical personnel, who probably do not know her well...
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    Appreciation for our Armed Forces Members and Families...

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Government, Military

    As expressed by a 9 year old girl. I thought you might enjoy my daughter's Veteran's Day essay (which one a VFW award), expressing how our nation's kids look up to, and appreciate all those who...
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    Appreciation for our Armed Forces Members and Families...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Government, Military

    I will temporarily sticky this for those who need to know they are appreciated and thought of,
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    Do you shower when you get off work???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I surely do. My kids know not to touch me until I have showered and changed
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    Getting laid off

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope things work out for you. You sound like a caring nurse that any place would be lucky to have. I really hope you do not lose your position or if...
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    I want to be an OB Nurse and have a ?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AngelenasMama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, Tamara, and welcome to allnurses.com and our forum! The answer to your question is, no, you do not have to take extra classes other than your major in nursing. You need to finish nursing...
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    Short Staffed, Narc Thieves, Piles Of Paperwork

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Vacationtime247's topic in General Nursing

    I think that place needs to be reported to the state! DANGEROUS. Please, get out and report the place. Not only are you not safe, but neither are the poor
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    Methadone tested in blood and urin screening?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ericsson's topic in General Nursing

    This is a question best answered by the Human Resources Department personnel of the employer. We cannot really help you here,
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    Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    considering how I get migraines from it, I vote NO, and if I were a patient I would write it up on a complaint form. It could send some into anaphylaxis even. Being clean one thing, smelling like...
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    It's YOUR fault allnurses.com!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    glad the site is so helpful for
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    Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also agree with Elvish; the skill of most people to safely deliver breech babies is waning. The risk for most is not worth it. And breech birth, in skilled hands, can be safe. But it's still risky...
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    Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It was the weirdest thing ever. It was all I could do not to pull back and squeal. I had to remember, this mama would be freaked out if I had. And, also she was about to get some bad news..... A...
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    Going to OB right after nursing school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went straight into OB after school. It was a decision my OB instructor at nursing school said I would regret. I did not, nor 11 years later, still do not. GO FOR WHAT YOU WANT and don't stop til you...
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    Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found my first breech by accidentally sticking my finger in a very ummmm, delicate spot. I asked my preceptor, "what on earth is that??" She checked behind me and said, "that would be a...
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    Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have one MD who is very comfortable delivering breech babies but will only do this when there is a twin gestation and baby A is vertex. He will deliver baby B breech, no problem. He is also handy...
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    S.T.A.B.L.E. Program-GREAT program to achieve certification

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it would be far better to find someone who teaches it. The program is very difficult to understand w/o good teaching behind it, esp. part two, which deals in a lot of very complicated cardiac...
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    online nursing programs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to onthewaytorn's topic in General Students

    Thread moved to Nursing Student forum, which gets lots of traffic and maybe some who have experienced online/distance learning for nursing can help you out! GOOD LUCK!!!! And welcome to
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    Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    What I did when cancellations were becoming disruptive to my life was get a 2nd prn job. It worked well for me and definitely filled in those voids. I never quit my original job, and when things got...
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    ROYALLY screwed by my school... Rant and Advice Needed

    SmilingBluEyes replied to snelly808's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry. I would investigate and demand an explanation in person, like said before me. Just so very
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    Done Done Done Done Done!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JStyles1's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to
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    postpartum teachings

    SmilingBluEyes replied to thatindiangurl's topic in General Students

    I would have selected B, as this is a warning sign of infection. Saturating a single peri pad in an hour is not BY ITSELF a danger sign. It is the body's signal to take it easy and keep watch. If a...
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    Pitocin and protocol problems

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe you can make payments to join? Check it out. I have been a member a long time and am glad of it. I use it a lot to purchase books at a discount rate. It also shows your professional...
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    Pitocin and protocol problems

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have come up against some angry doctors who either thought I should start pit or up the rate when it was clearly not only inappropriate, but dangerous. I stood my ground politely, except in one case...