SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Dads holding Moms during epidural placement?!?!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to miloisstinky's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ours do but a chair is right behind them and if they look at all wonky, are required to sit in it immediately. No problems with this practice for years where I
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    Warning! Vent ahead!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are required to monitor I and O on all laboring and recovering moms and moms on
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    IV's to Blow or Not to Blow...That is the Question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

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    Critical Care RN to OB??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen many CCU/ICU and med-surg nurses make a smooth transition into OB and were EXCELLENT assets. GO FOR
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    OB Nurses....Question For Ya

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DidiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In very short labors, a foley surely is not necessary. Also, in many cases, the mom will void at delivery, solving the problem of a full bladder. Unfortunately, when I was not paying close attention,...
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    bullies succeed?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to milani888's topic in General Nursing

    It's a complex problem and usually only resolved for good in a given workplace IF management/admin are on board to put a stop to it. Now, here is a helpful site for people who want to be able to deal...
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    Caught a 12-pounder!

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

    woweeee
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    What to do with this kind of patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please, keep your comments on this forum on-topic and do not hijack threads into personal arguments.
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    Pregnancy is not a disease!!! (vent)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN4life#1's topic in General Nursing

    And no one said you should have to risk known hospital exposure to certain such diseases. You can always get a dr note for such situations, obviously.....and as I said, be aware public exposure is...
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    Pregnancy is not a disease!!! (vent)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN4life#1's topic in General Nursing

    Give and take.....this is what I would say to any pregnant coworker who refuses to take up any slack or do her share in some way or another.... Pregnant women can and darn well should take up slack...
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    Interesting Article

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have given them their placentas in the tupperware-like containers we use to dispose of them in our hospital. They don't go in biohazard bags until they are in these, and then only to the biohazard...
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    L&D Nursing after neonatal loss...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to spottybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear what you are saying and understand your concern. Having had multiple losses myself, I relate. I do think it's made me most able to empathize when such things happen to families in my care. I...
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    Terminations vs Fetal Demises

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These deliveries should always be attended by a qualified MD or Advanced NP/MW, just as any other would be. I can't believe any place allows anything less. However, I am thinking that most attempt to...
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    Anyone not making med errors?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    Errors happen. Owning up and learning from them, is a requisite for being an excellent nurse. Preventing them is the key. It's hard, but we have to disallow interruptions to distract us from verifying...
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    Interesting Article

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do know some midwives encourage hemorrhaging women to eat a tiny bit of placenta to bring it under control, with success. It's not for me, but hey, everyone is
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    Terminations vs Fetal Demises

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I cannot speak for 1st trimester terminations, as we would never see them. These in most places, are usually carried out on a day surgery type basis. Other such terminations should be (and where I...
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    Epidemic of dumb!

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

    Yep, variety is the spice of our business. Sorry you have had a rough time lately. It's time like these I do focus on the patients/families who keep me going and give me hope. There are so many good...
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    People in it only for the quick hire

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Spyral's topic in General Nursing

    I would spend a lot more time focusing on my own goals and ethics and worry less about others' intentions and motivations. As long as you know what you want and do your best at it, what else can you...
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    How Do I get an Avatar?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LaSPN's topic in General Nursing

    HI there and welcome to allnurses.com. Thanks for asking! Like said above, you need to become a premium or platinum member to have avatar priveleges here. If you need assistance or information...
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    Hospital won't give part time positions...but

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    BTW: What is their reasoning; don't you think you should at least ask????Seems you don't have much choice. Either stay full time or change units. OR you can make a union grievance, and see what that...
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    Hospital won't give part time positions...but

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Often places do not offer part time cause the benefits are too expensive. They want fulltime commitments for bennies. Any way you can go PRN? I love
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    Interesting Article

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, it should be up to HER to dispense with the placenta the way in which she sees
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    New grad who REALLY WANTS L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BullyLoveRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well if this is your passion, go for it!!! We need nurses like you! good
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    interview in a few hours! yikes!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sunneeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Too late to give you a pep talk, but I do want to know, how did it go?! Good
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    Hospital Policy re: parents not allowed NB procedure?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to missjackson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jolie said it well. They have the right to refuse any and all "procedures" anytime they choose, once educated as to the benefits of such. There are very few things parents refuse that are REALLY a...