SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Movie: "The Business of Being Born."

    SmilingBluEyes replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know for a fact, having seen a couple OB units close down in smallish hospitals their reasons had mostly to do with these problems: *Money/revenue literally hemorrhaging through these units...
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    Dipoma Nurse and Proud!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse4117's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My husband's auntie is a diploma grad from 1962. Still working and still one of the best darn nurses around!!!! She forgot more about nursing than I will ever know. Diploma grads ate, slept and lived...
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    Bizzare

    SmilingBluEyes replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ever see that OLD movie, "Mickie and Maude" with Dudley Moore? You just reminded me of that
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    Bizzare

    SmilingBluEyes replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh yea, I have seen several "significant others".....and of both sexes often. What defines "family " is broad and up to individual interpretation. Like Arwen says, at least SOMEbody(ies) was available...
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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

    OHHHH danger, danger Will Robinson. If I am reading right, you have problems here. What exactly is meant by no doctor for a c/s??? And no NRP-trained person dedicated soley to baby attendance at...
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    Movie: "The Business of Being Born."

    SmilingBluEyes replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    COMPLICATED issue. Lots of good points in that documentary to be sure. But just as alarming to me, anyhow, is the unwillingness by so many to take personal responsibility for their own...
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    Duties of OB nurses (and others) Please feel free to add!

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    For the benefit of new nurses and future/prospective OB/GYN nurses and doulas, midwives, others, thought I would try a sticky that discusses various duties/skills sets and other characteristics that...
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    chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    Hoozdo, I am so sorry. It sounds like you are going through hell; nobody deserves this. I guess I too, can be a chronic Pain in the behind....I have migraines and I do all I can to avoid the ED. But...
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    Learning From the Ancients: The Nurse Becomes a Shaman

    SmilingBluEyes replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    This is ONE cool article!!! I am a big believer in healing and altering energy pathways to find your peace and wellness. This really resonated with me. You must be an amazing healer,
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    A Comparison BSN Versus ADN Faculty Role

    SmilingBluEyes replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My AD program weeded out more than 1/2. It was rigorous, tiresome, like basic training for two years (and I did that, too as a military recruit!!) And, always, endless mindgames played by the...
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    How to get nursery job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MommyandRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would more try for couplet/post-partum nursing. Most "nurseries" are higher-acuity units, like special care or NICU. If that is what you aim for, go for that. But if you want to care for "well"...
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    I think this is my new home!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Welcome, welcome!!!! So glad to have you on board. Ask anything, or share your experiences. Glad you joined
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    Happy Birthday Daytonite

    SmilingBluEyes replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    so, is our favorite "turtle" now 1001??? Happy
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    care of patients with a loss

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the poignant reminder that ALL losses are enormous to us, and that we need never forget the human side of what we as health care practioners, do, to help our...
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    NARCAN - what's your policy

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

    Same here., and IF we give narcan, the kid has bought at least 8 to 12 hours in the nursery on mandatory observation per our protocol. I have not seen narcan used in at least 2 or 3 years. You have...
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    HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    CRNA one more thing: Having also been in the military myself, I saw PLENTY of folks who joined to do just that: Either to escape poverty, get a job that had benefits like healthcare coverage---- or...
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    HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    CRNA: Democrats AND Republicans are unwilling to "tackle the illegal problem" because they ALL know we profit from having "them" here. We like our cheap prices, our fruits and veggies for cheap, too...
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    are VBAC's pretty safe?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Often this is NOT a hospital decision, but one mandated by INSURANCE CARRIERS as to whether TOLAC can be "allowed" or
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    sensitive, "morbid?" question for labor-delivery RN's...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to christen13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is not a morbid question but a darn good one! Grief crosses all lines and specialties. Any nurse providing patient care, deals with grief in their patients, family members and themselves. Nowhere...
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    HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Nickle and Dimed" was a very uncomfortable read----but well worth the time, I agree. Sorry to be
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    HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    COBRA is one resource. But it does not help all the time. I have a couple of very good friends who have worked (and have university degrees, by the way) that cannot get adequate health care for...
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    I got great news

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is rough. I hope you improve/heal and are in for a much healthier and brighter
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    Floating=dumping bad patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My personal philosophy regarding "floats" is to treat them very well, so they will want to come back! But I have to consider all acuity on my unit and if I have higher-acuity patients to care for, I...
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    Licensed Practical Nurse in the Delivery Room?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to duckie153's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My best advice is what others said. Go for your RN. VERY few places hire LPNs in L/D these days. Good luck to
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    are VBAC's pretty safe?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think with proper prenatal care and a thorough understanding of patient history, VBAC is VERY safe. We do VBAC/TOLAC where I am and they succeed a majority of the