SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Triple Dye--Another Name?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not aware of another name but this one, but here is the link to a thread discussing triple dye in detail that may help you:
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Studies show "rambo pit" (which is what I call that 6mu jump each time) benefit neither mom nor fetus. Too much too soon can do a lot of damage and does not make things happen more quickly; you often...
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    Going to nights!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck to you!!!! Hope you enjoy
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    need to find my niche

    SmilingBluEyes replied to IngyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can't lose heart nor hope. Be able to bring something to the table in any job you seek. Become an active member of AWHONN (http://www.awhonn.org) as one step. Gain education and certification in...
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    The silence of fetal demise

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GrammaKay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I, too, am am OB nurse who knows the personal and dreadful pain felt when you lose a child, whether born or not. Thank you for the poignant post. I hope it helps to begin your healing. I know you...
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    how does your l&d unit run?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Fairy5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THen propose it, Elvish! It has worked beautifully for many years on our
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    Newborn Hypoglycemia Protocols?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurseinnh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some reasons our newborns may end up in glucose control protocol: Premature ( 36 weeks or less) Very poor feeding Sepsis Workup (baby) IUGR GDM LGA Fetal distress Severe meconium staining...
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    OR on the unit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have our own suite for our c/s at all times, unless there is equipment that is not working properly. The only time in 9 years we used the central OR was when we had a STAT c/s in one of our ORs and...
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes you will need to develop that skill. And you will need to be very good at it. However, not everyone can be monitored safely externally and you need accurate data as it can actually prevent an...
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also said, you do not bump up pitocin if you have sufficient MVU already. Nor do you do it if the uterus is not relaxed between contractions (develop a really good skill at palpating contraction...
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Like I said, coupling and tripling are signs of dysfunctional labor. So getting the patient up to walk makes perfect sense. But where I work, people on pitocin must be continually monitored and we...
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    I feel so depressed...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to edwardla, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no wisdom to add over what you already have received. I am just so sorry this happened. Don't let this stop you. Learn what you can from it and move
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    If your nursing dreams took "forever", I need to hear about it

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    Succinct and well-put! You will still be older in a few years, whether you have your dreams realized, or
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One more thought: KNOW what your policies say and if in doubt, ask your preceptor or the physician or midwife what they
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sometimes, the old ways work. Nothing is "always" or "never". I agree reassuring FHT patterns are a must for pitocin to even be running, let alone turning up rates. And changing maternal positions is...
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    Pit management

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When contractions are coupling, if there is sufficient time between them, I absolutely DO bump up the pit. Remember, if you have an IUPC, you can use Montivideo Units to assess just how much uterine...
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    The business of Being Born: Documentary

    SmilingBluEyes replied to alienRNwannabe's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Here is the link:
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    The business of Being Born: Documentary

    SmilingBluEyes replied to alienRNwannabe's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    This documentary is also currently being discussed in the OB/GYN nursing forum. I agree, it's a good documentary to
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    How long was your L&D orientation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SewHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck
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    how does your l&d unit run?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Fairy5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We alternate holidays, if need be like said before me. The manager posts what everyone worked the previous year and then posts the holiday sign-up. Rarely, does anyone have to work what she does not...
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    Daily newborn assessment form

    SmilingBluEyes replied to OBgirl33's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok I will try to do that. Please, remind me. Send me a PM with your email address, if possible. I will do what I can to help
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    L&D Practicum Question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to heather318's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am glad you are enjoying yourself. Feel free to bring questions here when you need to ......have a great
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    OB-GYN nurses must love their jobs!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there and welcome to our forum! You have received some great advice before me. I had been trying to get into Childbirth Education for oh, 10years!!!! One would think with lots of experience as an...
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    Has your unit ever "adopted" a family during the Holidays?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    This is how we did it on our unit last year. We just had a box whereby people dropped off contributions and an envelope in our narc lockup for donations. It was strictly voluntary but we collected a...
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    The Business of Being Born: Documentary

    SmilingBluEyes replied to alienRNwannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw it on netflix.....they have it on their "watch now" area. VERY