SmilingBluEyes

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

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    "Why are you proud of that ??!!"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    WOW I am certainly impressed. This is no small feat. Congratulations on your sobriety. You definitely should be very
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    The RN-BSN self-torture comes to a close ...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good job on the spreadsheet. best of luck to you in your educational
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    Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Female Ob nurse Dogs and cats both. Love em all. Currently have: 1 cat and 1 black lab pup Just lost 1 persian cat last fall and my precious golden retriever, 8 years old, 3 weeks ago. I have owned 4...
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    What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    This is not dumb but bittersweet: Had a sweet little ole lady who had a hysterectomy. She must have had a touch of sundowners, she kept asking me to take her baby to the nursery and feed her. Thing is...
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    thanks

    SmilingBluEyes replied to texasbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad to see this site is helpful for you. It is a great place for so many people from diverse backgrounds to gather to discuss issues common to them. The benefits are innumerable....
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    Corrupt Managers/Clinical leaders

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNinNewEngland's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This environment truly sounds dangerously toxic. If you can, you might want to seek employment elsewhere. It's very hard to change a long-standing toxic environment when so many are involved and...
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    Planned Parenthood before graduation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to iheartbabymamas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You say you are interested in lactation-----how about starting to learn NOW about becoming a certified LC? http://www.iblce.org/ is a great place to start. You do not have to be a nurse to be an...
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    endometrial ablasion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Laurab14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It seems to either work VERY well or not at all from the stories I have heard from my patients and a couple of coworkers who have undergone this procedure. Most were satisfied----the few who were...
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    What the most protein you have seen in a 24hr urine??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EllenDeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Welcome to new members and "lurkers" here. I am glad you chose to share your stories and that you recovered! Your experiences are invaluable teaching for the rest of
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    opinions about homebirthing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have run into midwives who did not, sadly. Nor did they do u/s in cases where it was clearly indicated. There are good and bad in every walk of
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    Planned Parenthood before graduation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to iheartbabymamas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You want to be clear in your long-term goals. If you want to do OB/GYN in some areas, PP can be helpful experience IF they offer a wide variety of options/care for women to include family planning...
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    opinions about homebirthing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is a high compliment coming from you. thank
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    opinions about homebirthing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly
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    Dealing with nasty OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent advice offered. Be straight forward and speak privately like said above. It will go a long way toward building mutual respect and a better working relationship between you. If the physician...
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    endometrial ablasion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Laurab14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As said above it is used for excessive bleeding, not sterilization. Our doctors do this in office and require all patients to understand the implications on future fertility (that the patient is sure...
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    A Frustrated Nurse Writes About Poor Conditions in Evacuee Shelters

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    It can't be at all fun or comfortable to be in an shelter, as an evacuee OR a volunteer worker! I feel so fortunate having not been either at this point. I feel for all who have. And I admire those...
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    don't call me dumb...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lmc512's topic in General Nursing

    I think this question should be moved to General Nursing for more participation and answers.
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    postpartum/couplet staffing ratio

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work LDRP so we do it all. If you are labor nurse, we try to keep it 1:1 or 1:2. If you do PP, you will generally get an assignment of 4 couplets. We are also a GYN surgical floor, so we do have to...
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    Do you get paid for your lunch?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Never have been any place I worked. But we do clock "no lunch" when there is not time for a lunch
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    Should family members insist on being present for procedures?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MG-NotANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think this often has to be case-by-case. If they are increasing any chance of danger or error, they need to be out of the way. But I strongly believe if they want to be there, they should be. I know...
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    Here Comes Ike!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts go out to all in its path....please be safe. These things are so scary. And so
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    Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    yes i
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    Should medication aides exist?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Like one nurse here always said: "if you want medications passed, hire a NURSE!" Absolutely darn straight. No need for medication aides. Nurses are already qualified and the safest ones to do this...
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    Volunteering on L&D/Mom Baby Floor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to blueelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many smaller hospitals do not have volunteer positions in labor/delivery or the nursery, specifically-----some really large ones do. I agree with the others in that making connections is a good way to...
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    Need job offer advice...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to abbabask's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you want to be an inpatient OB RN----this might be a good first step if that is what you are able to do and it works for you. But be aware; office and hospital nursing roles are VERY different. You...