SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Writing on Fetal Monitor strips

    SmilingBluEyes replied to teriadn2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SORRY I see you are writing the policy yourselves----duh, I missed that. IF you are using computerized charting, I would not recommend writing on strips unless under dire straits-----like STAT...
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    Speciality Pay

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mom2bnrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never seen this, although I know there must be some places that do offer sign on bonuses for RNs in short-staffed OB positions. But pretty much, across the board, "specialty pay" has...
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    Writing on Fetal Monitor strips

    SmilingBluEyes replied to teriadn2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First and foremost, NEVER EVER write anything that obliterates the fetal heart tracing or contraction tracing. If y ou must write on the strips, be sure you write in blank spaces, leaving the tracings...
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    About how long is an L&D orientation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shorty24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS our hospital hires new graduates all the time. It's definitely NOT impossible. I was a new graduate OB nurse. The main complaint for me, was my orientation was barely 4 months. I know it was not...
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    About how long is an L&D orientation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shorty24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anything less than 6 months' orientation for a new graduate is not doing justice, not nearly enough. Look for a place that offers OB residencies or orientations for new graduates that are no less...
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    Fundal Measurement - Postpartum

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yayamaya's topic in Ob/Gyn

    RULE OF THUMB: about a finger-breadth a day, is the norm! Deviations from this can occur, of course, but this is a good general rule. Be sure to check for deviation of the fundus to right or left;...
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    Fundal Measurement - Postpartum

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yayamaya's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, this has happened with a few patients of mine. The clot acts like a "cork" so to speak, and can cause HUGE problems. If this ever happens again, be sure to call your OB very early-on to...
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    Hi Brand New L & D Nurse in the House

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DavericaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WELCOME and glad to have you. The best advice is to keep your eyes and mind open, learn all you can from your preceptors. Follow those who are good examples and you admire; do not let the ones you...
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    Happy News!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    placed on unpaid adminstative leave today

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your new job and daughter's nuptials and best wishes to all of
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    Discharge Nurse/Team for Postpartum?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some of the larger volume units I know of have discharge classes actually, at various times, say 0900, 1300 and 1700, for these purposes. They do teaching, birth certificate paperwork and the like....
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    Announcement: I got an externship for the summer in Labor and Delivery :)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justme1972's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CONGRATULATIONS and I wish you all the best. Let us know how it
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    labor and delivery nurse question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rizagirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree about externship. Or if you are lucky, you will find a place that offers residency programs in specialty areas like OB, ICU, ED etc. GOOD
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    Ever have a day like this???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just recently began teaching childbirth education classes at my hospital. I teach them this: You want SUPPORTERS not SPECTATORS at this momentous event in your lives. We will be glad to help you...
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    Patient reactions to L&D nurses who have never had children

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BarkowRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are oncology nurses who have never had cancer Nephrology/renal nurses who have never had kidney disease Pedi nurses who can't remember their own childhoods Hospice nurses who are not in the...
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    Need Answer About Postpartum !!!

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

    What was said above is great. Post partum is a great transiton for any prior nurse. I think you would enjoy it. Good
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    Wait to conceive after a miscarriage

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is the best advice for anyone with similar
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    I Got The Job!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD
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    My pt. punched her SO...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is assault. I would have told her so and reminded her that charges could be brought in such cases. And I would strongly advise social services consult be considered if this person really seems...
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    Hello, I am back!

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi to all who know me, and a warm welcome to those who are new to allnurses.com, and particularly our forum. I just wanted to say, I have missed everyone here at allnurses.com. And My deepest...
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    2nd L&D Interview...........

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rastanursern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f198/nursing-interview-questions-87638.html The above thread may be helpful, especially the post by Daytonite!!!! GOOD LUCK; I hope this is the dream job you seek, and you...
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    RNC Study Help Needed!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sweetie1215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.amazon.com/Core-Curriculum-Maternal-Newborn-Nursing-AWHONN/dp/072160322X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202336116&sr=1-1 (Core Curriculum)...
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    RNC Study Help Needed!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sweetie1215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have trouble because there is no declared official study guide for this test. A couple things you can do. Take a certification preparatory class to help you with what to expect. Read a couple of...
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    Bicornuate Uterus

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RosesrReder's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I, too have seen several such cases. In my experience, the biggest problem seemed to be preterm delivery as the baby tends to grow on "one side" or another of the septum. Sometimes, such ladies also...
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    Is there a Dr present at c-sections just for baby where you work.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well see, your dr does NOT have to break scrub to care for baby. You have a couple alternatives. FIRST: If this is a baby who "goes bad" unexpectedly, you CAN have anesthesia come over to help...