SmilingBluEyes

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    OB Recommendation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sydneysmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I second the other posts. Good luck and welcome to our forum! I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth
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    Community hospitals????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Low census is a very strong possibility in a smaller community hospital for sure. You need to know; is the unit "open" or "closed" to floating and if you are unwilling to deal with low census days off...
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    Nurse manager says you can't refuse iv

    SmilingBluEyes replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our docs want everyone saline-locked upon admission. I teach in the childbirth classes this is their preference and if they have other plans or wishes, they should discuss these with their care...
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    Community hospitals????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Then, what you need to do, is interview and see if it's a good fit! It sounds very
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    Postpartum hemorrhage kit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think having a "kit" is a great idea; have never worked where one was so handy as you all talk of! We have no such kit, but we keep a basin that has hemabate and methergine and syringes/needles...
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    Community hospitals????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS we do run into the whole no OB or MDA in-house 24/7 but they are able to be called in and be there pretty quickly. We rarely have any issues there. But autonomy is a key; you have to be ready to...
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    Community hospitals????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love it; I do LDRP and GYN surgical and never get bored. YES, you do have to maintain proficiency in all areas, but you are not "stuck" in one area or another as you do it all. Another advantage is...
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    NST for RNs only?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You would need to know nurse practice acts/scope of practice in your state. Some units have LPNs but in none I worked were they allowed to interpret FHM strips or be sole care providers of labor...
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    ADN to NP- Does it require a BSN first?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some schools have direct ADN-NP programs. Frontier and Graceland University are programs that immediately come to mind. Nowhere in the Frontier program are you conferred a BSN, but you do have to take...
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    A memorial to one of our posters: Josh Harmon

    SmilingBluEyes replied to harmon642's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your family's loss. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your sacrifice. It was the ultimate sacrifice any family could make and I cannot fathom your grief. Thoughts with you...
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    i WANT TO BE A LABOR & DELIVERY NURSE

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mommy#3CCRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Another suggestion: Join AWHONN (http://www.awhonn.org) This is the professional organization representing/for OB/GYN, newborn and womens health nursing. Get NRP certified. You likely have ACLS and...
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    New interesting abortion poll

    SmilingBluEyes replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Since it is 4 1/2 years old, the poll itself is not really able to altered or changed in composition or responses, as it's likely the OP has not posted to this site in nearly 10 months. Feel free to...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    VERY interesting topic for discussion. But since this is not nursing-related, I have to move thread to Allnurses Central area, as this is the place for such topics.
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    Nurse manager says you can't refuse iv

    SmilingBluEyes replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any competent person can refuse any procedure. Your manager has no leg to stand on and may really get in trouble for this. I want to know; what do your midwives/MDs have to
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    press gainey nursing survey

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting reading, thank
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    RN's/CNA's...what's with this attitude?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please, stay on
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    I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    This pretty much sums it
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    Karma Rocks

    SmilingBluEyes replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the first half of this post. Quality should be rewarded. Fortunately, not all union shops run like the 2nd half of the post you made. I would know; I have worked in 4 of
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    Wishing Suesquatch Luck On Nclex!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    GOOD LUCK!!!!! let us
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    So irked

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    Well, see there IS justice after
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    I wanna know a little about nursing school and how hard you found it to be.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lovelyB's topic in General Students

    I think the hardest thing to learn was how to THINK like a NURSE. Careplanning is centered around this. Medical diagnoses are often what we think and try to address when care planning,-----when...
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    I wanna know a little about nursing school and how hard you found it to be.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lovelyB's topic in General Students

    I did not find it hard, just time-consuming. A LOT of busy work and reading. But it was good experience. Clinicals were challenging. I actually liked those, but also dreaded
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    Tips for getting past the Recruiter?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeritageRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would call to follow up. I had to with one of my jobs. Good
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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That you care says you likely will be a great
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    RN's/CNA's...what's with this attitude?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Passionate subject for sure. Remember, we can debate the issues without attacking one another. If you feel hot, walk away and try posting later when you feel better. And shouting (all in capital...