SmilingBluEyes

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

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    How do L&D nurses REALLY feel about natural birth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok here is how I feel in a nutshell, as an L/D nurse and childbirth educator. CHOICE should be allowed-----educated and prepared choice. But we are nursing a DYAD, not a single unit. So sometimes,...
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    Interview

    SmilingBluEyes replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am off to work soon,so can't post much. I will try to revisit the thread later to bring more. I just want to say congratulations and good
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    New way to assess pain in laboring women

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LaborLovinRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have always done it this way. Numbers are so hard to tell. I can formulate a number via Wong scale, if pressed. But I usually just chart coping mechanisms, interventions and how effective they are....
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    Have you ever administered IV iron?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseDennie's topic in General Nursing

    We give it frequently on our OB unit with very few problems at all. It helps people a
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    Ever had an MD document things to make you look bad?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ruralnurs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rural hospitals ARE another world,
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    question, hope this is okay.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to caraway's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like a lot of unresolved pain plagues you. If this continues, you might want to seek the guidance and help from someone who specializes in birth trauma/negative birth experiences and talk...
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    WE're OUtta the vagina!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    It was intended as a light-hearted thread, I see. I also agree being a bit more sensitive would be nice, as well. I wish the OP good luck in the future. I also know OB is NOT for everyone,...
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    question, hope this is okay.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to caraway's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is not the way our OB-GYNs treat our patients. I always advise people to change care providers if they feel at all uncomfortable, if possible. This person sounds terrible, to me, if this is how...
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    To Bulb Sxn Or Not?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do gentle bulb suction PRN. We do not suction at perineum mechanically, as per NRP standard. Deep suctioning should be done with caution and only as needed. Most newborns do, indeed, work out...
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    "Know it all"? or perform one role?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I live in a fair sized city near a major metropolitan area that has more than 1 million residents in it. This city has about 50k residents, however we serve a 4 county area, as the places around it...
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    "Know it all"? or perform one role?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS where I have worked, we did it all, LDRP and Newborn. I like it this
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    "Know it all"? or perform one role?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your gap is too wide. You left out community hospitals, (of which there are MANY) that fit none of your categories. Mine is one of them; as a matter of fact I worked in 4 such
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    Just wanted to say thanks!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cherry2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad this board has been helpful to you. GOOD LUCK in your schooling and future career
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    Floats are "REAL" nurses too!!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the reminder; float nurses are very valuable resource. I wish you the best in your new job. You are right; floats are
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    Question!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to middlek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent, helpful post. I hope all the folks who answered here, were able to help you. you received some great advice. I wish you good luck in your endeavor to be an OB
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    lost all self-esteem

    SmilingBluEyes replied to garfieldrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't give up on yourself. I have with over 11 years' experience, still had to have others back me up on uncertain SVE. Also, I have been wrong, too, even after years of doing this. It's not an exact...
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    ??? Trial of contractions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Amen to not starting the pitocin and knowing policy and procedures regarding TOLAC (which is what this would be, really!) This sounds about as crazy as anything I have ever heard of. And, really...
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    Does your hospital have a policy on no walking after ROM?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG keep them MOVING if at all possible. Ambulation and warm showers, position changes, movement---- are critical to proper fetal descent/cardinal movements and most importantly, the comfort of the...
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    Ibuprofen & Percocet together?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FemmeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And I do the same. And for post ops or people with painful postpartum recoveries, they get these meds on a schedule, unless they request otherwise. We use naproxen most often----I give these every 8...
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    Fed Up With Understaffing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and sympathize. I do not blame you at all for leaving management. It's thankless and no manager is paid what she or he is worth. It would not be for me. Their authority is without teeth...
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    Fed Up With Understaffing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for nurse managers these days, and would not personally become one. They really are trapped between a "rock and hard place" between their employees and the administration that is so out of...
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    student loans

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momofabmtcs's topic in Government, Military

    congratulations and good
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    I do not think I can make it in L&D... devastated

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNKatrinaK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am glad you have found what works for you. Sometimes, we have to work a bit to find our "niche". Thank you for updating
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    Epidemic of dumb!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In a perfect
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    Epidemic of dumb!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think this is a great reminder. People remember every facet of the care we gave them......from facial expressions to our every word, to even how we smell, for years and