SmilingBluEyes

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    Hispanic patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNfromMS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ROFL Baglady. I hear you. I find my Hispanic patients some of the most gracious, giving people I ever encounter. I have had many a homemade meal brought in just for me----and many a home offered open...
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    Hispanic patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNfromMS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, we actually read through our d/c forms with our
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    Hispanic patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNfromMS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have spoken to many Hispanic people living here many years whose grasp of English is minimal. I have asked why this would be ( I speak Spanish). First, understand, many come from countries in...
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    midwife or MD?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You should choose your care provider based on your personal birthing philosophy and how this person makes you feel when you interview him/her. If you are lucky enough to have a real choice, be sure...
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    Good evidence based practice websites

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babynurse357's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS: If you do not have a nurse present at every birth who is dedicated to the newborn, you are violating a standard of care outlined by NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) standards. See:...
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    Good evidence based practice websites

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babynurse357's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How about checking out World Health /Organization (WHO)/UNICEF Standards, particularly as they apply to baby-friendly hospitals? There IS no evidence supporting any of the above practices, and as a...
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    Contraction Stress Test?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babynurse357's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, exactly what Elvish said. Particularly not in outpatient and not in a patient with a history of preterm labor like
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    How to deal with abusive family members

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are right; it's rarely about us. I like the above post about how to handle such outbursts specifically---the words to use and the fact we should not let escalating, angry people get between us and...
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    Contraction Stress Test?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babynurse357's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My understanding is CST are rarely performed anymore. Most ob's and perinat's prefer to either deliver the baby or allow things to wait, based on data already gathered. Stressing out an already...
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    Interview Attire? Suit or no Suit...that is the question...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RiverRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I never wore a "suit" to an interview, but rather, a nice dress and conservative jewelry and makeup. Never wore any perfume or scents or nail polish. Got the position each time I tried this
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    How to deal with abusive family members

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Document, document, document. Make sure you accomplish an incident/occurent report and discuss this with risk management and your unit manager. And I am sorry this happened to you. It sounds like you...
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    Interview Attire? Suit or no Suit...that is the question...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RiverRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A suit would make a nice impression. Just curious are you a
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    Best EFM book?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very good point--she resists NICHD nomenclature. But her principles are very good and I love how she thinks. Both books are worth owning; you are
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    Best EFM book?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.springerpub.com/prod.aspx?prod_id=32626 THIS book is one I personally own and recommend, by Dr.
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    Dealing with nasty OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here is a great book I personally own that helped me deal with all manner of difficult people from doctors to my own parents:...
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    Certifications

    SmilingBluEyes replied to stelarRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am very sorry; I was tired and dealing with the tail end of a migraine last night. Here Is more comprehensive information -----the actual websites you can go to for more information. PALS is ok,...
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    OMG! why does everyone HATE NURSING!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Nursing

    I really like being a nurse. Yes, oh yes, there are days I HATE it. THere are aspects of nursing I can live without. But I love being a nurse, to my core. Caring for birthing families is a privilege...
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    Prolotherapy and Epidurals

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Completely agree with Nora. She needs to discuss this with an anesthesia provider. They can best guide her to make the right choice regarding any form of regional anesthesia, to include epidural,...
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    Certifications

    SmilingBluEyes replied to stelarRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You must have NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) ----a must for all nurses who do L/D and newborn nursing.... Some places require ACLS (advanced cardiac life support)----check your unit. BLS Basic...
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    Best EFM book?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anything by Dr. Michelle Murray------She is considered a foremost authority on EFM. The book mentioned above is a great reference also. I have that one as well. Here it is:...
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    Here Comes Ike!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    I am praying hard for all in this storm's path. My thoughts are with all who are in peril tonight through the end of this
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    Plese HELP ME! How do I become a Nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MedicalDreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! I would like to welcome you to allnurses.com. I have moved your thread to the General Nursing Section, in order more members will see and participate. Meanwhile, if your goal is to be a...
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    Interview Questions for L & D Nurse Manager

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RiverRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love the answer you gave, eland!!!!! Excellent
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    I'm giving up beer and wine for a year or maybe forever

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    WAY TO GO! You are doing very well! Sounds like you really have worked
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    So grateful I found this forum!!!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NoMoFear's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome. Thank you for sharing your story and best wishes in all you