SmilingBluEyes

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

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    OB clinicals for males

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    It is "supposed" to be the same....but in reality it depends on the unit. If the nurses who work there make it hard for you, it is very difficult to have a decent clinical experience. I have worked 4...
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    How quickly we forget

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lemonaidangel's topic in General Students

    Wonderful post. I wish that all of us could remember those years in nursing school as nurses. It's hard-------we face rough conditions all around. But we need not forget and do need to be mentors to...
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    What would be reasons why someone didn't like L&D?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some people do not like having to deal with the occasional heartbreaking losses that occur in OB. The old saying "when it's good, it's great----when it's bad, it's horrible" is never truer than in OB....
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    boy or girl?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to elanddeenrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first year in school, we had a gym teacher who was obviously expecting a girl. She and her loved ones had filled the room with pink balloons, dresses, blankets, girly-girl things, it looked like a...
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    Precepting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LovePurple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ED/ER can actually bring you pediatric/neonatal exposure and you will need to have a lot of certifications/experience in caring for sick people of all ages. I can't say you should necessarily go there...
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    Unbelievable

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Pinkdelight08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree having advanced EFM classes is a plus for anyone. I am taking yet another one next month----having had many over the years. You need to remain current and knowledgeable in this. I also want...
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    Smoking during pregnancy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to st4304's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I cannot think of a single time where quitting smoking at any point before conception to birth itself was not recommended HIGHLY by any competent practicioner. I agree with
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    Advice for doing vaginal exams

    SmilingBluEyes replied to smithtip's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also remember you can use the monitor paper for an estimate, too. One minute equals 3cm in the USA. This was helpful for me in those ealy days when I was learning all the tricks of our trade. Welcome...
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    Epidurals & Foleys

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ALSO: "best practice" includes what your policies do state. Good
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    Advice for doing vaginal exams

    SmilingBluEyes replied to smithtip's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did a search for some old threads on the subject for you. I hope these help: https://allnurses.com/forums/f35/cervical-checks-153396.html...
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    Advice for doing vaginal exams

    SmilingBluEyes replied to smithtip's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are getting to the baby's head, that is ok.....just back down and find the cervical borders once you do. Really, you need to be finding the head, anyhow, for the simple reason of needing to...
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    Epidurals & Foleys

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It really depends; if a patient receives her epidural early in labor, she gets a foley catheter (and most do elect for their epidural early). If it's later----near transition, I hold off and straight...
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    is there a major difference between ob, midwife, and l&d nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to able2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It also varies by country. For example, what we call "OB nurses" in the USA are "midwife nurses" often, in the UK. In the USA, an L and D nurse does not have the same scope of practice as the...
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    "Caught" my first baby!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good job!!!! That patient and family will remember you for years, believe me. I am so glad things went
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    Maternal Newborn Nursing certification questions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnin02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A lot of people recommend: Core Curriculum for Maternal-Newborn Nursing by Susan Mattson and Judy Smith it's easy to study----like an outline and has a lot of good info....
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    Nurse Extern vs Nurse Specialty Tech: Respond quick I go to work at 7pm!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to untamable07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do agree about following an RN. You, after all, to be a nurse, not a
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    Nurse Extern vs Nurse Specialty Tech: Respond quick I go to work at 7pm!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to untamable07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You should be asking your charge nurse and/or manager this question, actually. They should have a written, spelled-out plan how orienting people should go, and a checklist of skills each should be...
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    Help!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dodgemama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You received great responses. I can't add much at all. I just wish you the best. And please, please do tell the patients what their doctor is demanding (hourly cervical exams, example) and give them...
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    Labor Nurses Floating to Med Surg.....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissyc03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep, we had to float in my small rural hospital too. There was simply no choice in the matter. We did not take a patient assignment, but rather, helped out on the unit, doing all the finger sticks, IV...
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    Do I have to work all 3 areas????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe it behooves you to be crosstrained in all areas. It makes you comfortable and you understand what everyone's role is. You are also more marketable in the event you need a new job one day. I...
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    Is there a facility that offers both LDR & LDRPs ; What are the Pros and Cons of LDRP

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Birth-advocate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with those saying LDRP works well in smaller units. I like these for our patients; they don't have to move rooms and they love it, too. In large hopitals with much volume, LDR, and PP do work...
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    Not enjoying my new job...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have every right to how you feel and you took your feelings/behavior to an appropriate area........in privacy. This nurse who picked on you was way out of line. Your unit does indeed sound like...
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    RNC-OB exam today!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hoppermom3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on taking that HUGE step to become certified. You both are to be
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    I just saw the most amazing delivery

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    She means: the baby was in the "sunny side up" position and crooked as well with a hand presented as well complicating things>>>> the dr put on a vacuum on back of head but it failed so he...
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    Is there a facility that offers both LDR & LDRPs ; What are the Pros and Cons of LDRP

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Birth-advocate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am on my way out the door to work. But I can help you later.... I have worked both LDR and LDRP and can draw comparisons for you from personal experience. I will be back later with more. Meantime,...