SmilingBluEyes

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

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    How much fluid bolus before epidural on your unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As said, they are not just surgical patients. Remember, cardiac output in pregnancy, PARTICULARLY in the immediate day or two post-partum is higher than it ever is anytime else in life. So you have to...
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    Warning! Vent ahead!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our orders state "saline lock" when tolerating PO fluids. We often saline lock them within 6-8 hours after their c/s and it works out fine. I tell ya, overloading fluids on all women is borrowing...
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    L&D books

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    8 weeks' orientation is not really enough for a nurse with experience in other areas of nursing (Med surg, or ICU, for example) let alone a new nurse. I would think hard and long before working in a...
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    Warning! Vent ahead!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear you. I am glad to work in a place that has no such residents, or OBs. We know not to pump a lot of fluid IV into women, and thankfully, so do they. As to all the intervention? It's a real...
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    nails

    SmilingBluEyes replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    If you have very weak nailbeds subject to infection, and feel the need to wear acrylics/fakes, you would really do well to consider working in a non-clinical area of nursing. You are obligated to...
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    What to do with this kind of patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Therapeutic rest is the way to go, if you can the dr to do it. (especially on nightshift!!) We use: 15 mg Nubain with 25 mg Phenergan, IM OR 10mg Morphine and 25 mg Phenergan then observe no less...
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    I need opionions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to skye12's topic in General Nursing

    Doing things this way, you all will be in big trouble, sooner or later. Yes, you are asking for it. Please, never count alone, nor correct counts unwitnessed. It's nothing but grief you will get if...
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    I miss Nursing but .....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    PRN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's THE way to go for
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    Government classifies nurses as 'unskilled workers'

    SmilingBluEyes replied to karensflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Umm cannot have it both ways. We are supervisory personnel on one hand, and unskilled on the other? Sounds like typical gov't work to me.
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    Yikes! I failed the NCLEX!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ShennieRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Shennie, I am so sorry. I personally know excellent nurses who failed the NCLEX their first time. Some people really get test anxiety. Others just needed to practice a bit more. Either way, don't get...
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    We made it, I'm a Registered Nurse!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to onesunniegal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations and welcome to the world of nursing!!!!! i am so happy for
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    Which hospital to work in as a new grad?

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

    I would work in the place that offers the most comprehensive and longest orientation for new nurses, possible. If there is a new grad residency program, so much the better. Definately ask about their...
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    Pregnant right after giving birth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Motorcycle Mama, I wish you the best. The bottom line is, you need to see a doctor/midwife if you feel you may be pregnant or for any question about your medical condition. Good
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    Pregnant right after giving birth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And I always tell my OB patients, unless they want very close siblings, use reliable and consistent birth control methods every time they have sex after they go home. There are lots of so-called...
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    Pregnant right after giving birth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A single pregnancy test done at home would be dubious and results unreliable. It would, however, be very easy to get a beta hcg drawn in the office, and if inappropriately high or climbing (you...
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    How will our new grad Male RN work in L &D?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In case anyone forgot the original intent of this thread, here is Siri's reminder. Please respect this.
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    How will our new grad Male RN work in L &D?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will ask one more time, please stay on topic or else the thread will have to be closed, for good. Thank
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    Thank you to everyone who responded!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since the thread is re-opened, you are welcome to post your comments/questions, etc. there. Hopefully, it will stay on track from this point
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    3 Interviews, need advice...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree w/the above post. You want to tailor your qualities and qualifications to the individual position, if at all possible. I wish you the very best. I hope you do let us know how it goes, and...
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    Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wonder how the OP is holding up nowadays? If you are out there, please let us know,
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    How will our new grad Male RN work in L &D?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have stayed out of this discussion, for a lot of reasons, but feel the need to add just a bit of of food for thought. I have worked with male L/D nurses who were excellent, competent and...
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    How much fluid bolus before epidural on your unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    2-3 liters???? WOW! that is a lot, really, too much fluid for most even healthy women. If BPs are dunking after epidural and a liter is already on board, you have to consider they need ephedrine, not...
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    Kind of Off-Topic, but Here is why you have not seen me much lately:

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all. For those who see me regularly on the OB Boards, I guess you may have noticed my absence (or not lol). Anyhow. I have been working a lot, spending a lot of time outdoors doing work in my...
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    stillborn births

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shearernurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The information in THIS thread may be of use to you: https://allnurses.com/forums/f35/venting-fetal-demise-8539.html My heart goes out to you and that family. Do take care of yourself,
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    We Saved a baby yesterday

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Glad to hear it. GOOD