SmilingBluEyes

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    Assessing labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to m0m2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know what you mean about reluctance to do this in some physicians. But I put it to them like this: IF we get this gal some relief the chances are, we won't be bothering the dr again so soon. If we...
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    venting: fetal demise

    SmilingBluEyes replied to redhedgoddess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the key here is, you never get over it. To expect you will is setting yourself up for a high standard that is simply not possible to achieve for most of us. What you do do, is, You "get on...
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    Advice Needed for Labor/Delivery

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Banks2307's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry I was on vacation when you posted your question. I see you received excellent advice. I agree with the above suggestions. I also want to add, networking is critical. Tell everyone you know, meet...
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    kiss that job goodbye?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WAY TO GO!!!! Please let us know how things go and where you DECIDE (yes I said DECIDE) to work! Best of
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    kiss that job goodbye?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, DO NOT GIVE UP so easily. I would call up again, and even follow up with a note explaining what happened and requesting another interview and would not give up until I had reason to (that the...
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    How to handle newborn hypoglycemia?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rninwich brings up a good point. IF things were concerning enough to drop an OG, where I practice, we best have already involved the NNP/Pediatrician ANYhow. Really, if you are that concerned, the...
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    Assessing labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to m0m2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For prodromal labor patients who are very uncomfortable, with their permission and consent, we ask for therapeutic rest. This usually will consist of giving pain meds IM such as Morphine/Phenergan or...
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    How to handle newborn hypoglycemia?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with you. Treating them like healthy termers is a really huge mistake with potentially bad outcomes just around the corner. And I am sorry, but 41mg/dl at 1 hour age, especially in such a...
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    venting: fetal demise

    SmilingBluEyes replied to redhedgoddess's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will never forget a few years back, having a poorly-controlled TYPE I diabetic come to the hospital in acidosis. Her respers were about 40 a min! Anyhow, she had gone and spent a (rare in Seattle)...
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    Had my first experience with a fetal demise today (m)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember my first year (10 years ago) in OB and my first demise was about 1 month into my new job. I cried my eyes out, carrying that little baby into the nursery. I was not ashamed (nor am I now...
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    Refusing "Hospital Protocal"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It depends on the intervention being refused. It's not a huge hairy deal to refuse IV if the mom is low risk and healthy. Nor it is unreasonable to refuse continuous EFM unless they are high risk or...
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS, one of the keys to having moms get rest is reminding them they have EVERY right (and I daresay OBLIGATION) to limit numerous visits during their short stays at the hospital. No better place then...
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We base our couplet care on the reference cited by Arwen. ALSO you can always get your pediatricians and lactation personnel (if you have them) on board, along with staff, to write the policies, based...
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    Kind of Off-Topic, but Here is why you have not seen me much lately:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are right; good nurses need good vacations and reminders of how hard we work, doing so much for so many for very little, often in return. I feel better already. Amazing what the beach does for my...
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    Kind of Off-Topic, but Here is why you have not seen me much lately:

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Understaffing is a problem everywhere, it would seem, including where I am---------especially since our hospital was bought by a new corp, pennies are squealing like piglets. They are always looking...
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    Why I am thankful I am a nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Peg,this is a great post and a great reminder for some of us who may need it. Thanks so much and I am glad to see you feel this way. I bet you are a wonderful
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    a CNM who hasn't given birth

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

    Like said before, following that logic, I should never, ever become an oncology nurse due to the fact I have not yet experienced cancer. You follow your dream. I have seen amazing nurses in men and...
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    itching after cesarean section

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mani3433's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is all fine and good, but the purpose of these threads is not to dispense or receive medical advice. Please, keep that in mind. Thank
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    What is a "dry birth"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No such
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    labor and delivery nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to -alice-'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hopefully, if you go through nursing school, as you do your clinical rotations, you will see more clearly what may work for you. OB surely is not for everyone....but neither are ICU, ER, or other...
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    suction setting at your hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to km422's topic in Ob/Gyn

    80-100.
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    labor and delivery nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to -alice-'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thread moved to the OB forum, for better exposure/participation. WELCOME TO
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    Real tips for patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Be yourself and keep your mind open. And be assertive in expressing your needs. Really, you don't have to do more. Congratulations and good luck to you. I wish you the very
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    Curious

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tvccrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We count induced active labor as time, even w/o cervical change, yes. Inductions are treated a bit differently than naturally/spontaneously-occuring
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    determining station

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kawabata's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are placing IUPC and FSE but definately NOT in our scope to AROM anyone as an