SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Twins but only one is alive :(

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would depend on the medical condition the mom and her still-alive twin. This is hard to answer clearly and definately, as you might understand. Is this a personal question or one related to your...
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    Central Fetal Monitoring

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We endeavor to keep it 1:1. SOME times we are 1:2. Usually, we try to give a labor nurse a stable couplet or GYN patient, rather than an active labor pt. Or they can do "rule outs" and NSTs. It works...
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    Any L&D's using CPSI computer charting?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ourhouse51's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, can you stand to lose 2 PP nurses? This is an earnest question, not smart-allecky.....cause I would tell them it's the way it is, and if they can't handle it by New Years, well, good luck to...
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    What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    "elderly gravida" I know no other better term really.....even "advanced materal age" bugs me a bit...but it
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    What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    "compliant" somehow bugs me....how about "collaborative" But on a related bent: "client" for "patient" grrrr hate it. or worse for me : "customer" I like to use "voiding", not "micturition"...
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    Any L&D's using CPSI computer charting?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ourhouse51's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't use CPSI where I am, but QS. There are always growing pains and learning curves to deal with. Currently, the "standard" is to go all computer for charting in our country. Is there any way you...
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    Refusing "Hospital Protocal"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Generally, for low risk women who labor in a tub or elsewhere, we use only intermittent monitoring. Some units have sophisticated tele that works all over the unit for ambulatory purposes, and even in...
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    need help

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sola1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried the Canadian Nursing Forum? Sorry I cannot help you. Good luck. Google may net you results, as said
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    Anybody else work with a "super nurse?"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    Being a supernurse would sacrifice my status as "SuperMOM" so no. Just kidding. Chuckling at a thread
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    Does your ob unit provide you with scrubs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jenobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "does your unit provide you with scrubs"? Yes it does. As it should, since we our own c-sections in our own
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    Showers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sad so many hospitals still have shared rooms/showers. ALL private is certainly the way to go. That said, where showers are shared, I would encourage the use of "thongs" there. But the toilets??? Uck....
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    Need help from ob nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to equinechick's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thread has been closed in order the OP urge her friend to seek medical advice from a doctor/advanced practice nurse.
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    How do you feel about the patients that WON't take care of themselves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    Hold on a minute. Just because we admit being human and frustrated, does not mean we don't behave compassionately toward all our patients. Judge not, and all that...... This is a venting thread, from...
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    I am getting tired of nursing it is wearing me out !

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeidiSuz's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the person who said you sound depressed. Having been there, I can say, it does not get better until you get appropriate treatment and/or counseling. I really do wish you well. Please...
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    Need help from ob nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to equinechick's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there and welcome to allnurses.com!! I am sorry but we can't really advise what should be done in any medical situation. Nurses should not be giving medical advice, whatever our background. Please...
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    AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course, the guidelines do not take well into account individual nurses' skills, attributes nor, even acuity very well. That is a problem when you staff "by numbers". Where I am we do fairly well at...
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    Refusing "Hospital Protocal"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we have an amazingly passionate, engaging and informative discussion here. let us please not muddy the waters with thinly-veiled insults and innuendo. if you can't keep it respectful, please keep it...
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    Good site for L&D Info

    SmilingBluEyes replied to amanda1229's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.awhonn.org
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    CNA's giving sucrose during circs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bhardy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IF it's part of the protocol and CNAs are assisting, I would not see a problem. After all, like pointed out, the MD is there anyhow. Where I am , we do use Sweet-Ease, but only RNs assist w/circs...
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    ED sending patients to L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I am the cutoff is 20 weeks, UNLESS it's a stillbirth or inevitible loss that needs to be handled on the OB unit. Then, we have seen them anytime after 12 on our unit for appropriate treatment....
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    pregnant options age 40

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tazrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    It's true. 'Old' eggs are less fertile and definately increase the odds of miscarriage and/or problems in the developing fetus. We may look and feel terrific outwardly, but our eggs age fast and...
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    Rediculous "could you be a nurse?" quiz

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL at the cat's take on nursing!!!!!!!!!!!!! So many trickie spammy things out there. This is just one of
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    I am getting tired of nursing it is wearing me out !

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeidiSuz's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you feel this way. You are definately not alone. It could be, you are in a toxic work environment. It's not like this EVERY place. I wish you
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    Breastfeeding support in pediatrician's office?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mrslmj's topic in General Nursing

    I would be glad to see a day when the USA can come to grips with breastfeeding and deal with it as well as they do in many other countries. It's high time for heaven's
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    Never Thought I'd Say This - Switching to DAYS!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to "normal life" ....after nearly 10 years on night shift, I am so dang glad to be on days!!!!! No looking back