SmilingBluEyes

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    do you team nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NITEOBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, we take 3-4 couplets each RN, in busy times, 5. If we are caring for a labor patient, we try to be 1:1, or at most 1:2. But once delivered, or doing PP, we do at least 3 couplets each. We also...
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    Is PP Hemorrhage usually pretty obvious???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to azzurra29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It means new nurses on the unit should always be unafraid to follow instincts and ask, ask, ask questions and if need be, drag the seasoned nurses into situations that for whatever reason, seem to be...
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    Is PP Hemorrhage usually pretty obvious???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to azzurra29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, it's not always obvious nor immediate. That is why close and careful monitoring and observation by experienced nurses is so critical, and why increasing nurse-patient ratios are dangerous. I have...
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    tomato/tomahto?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well then, I am sorry to disappoint you; you guessed wrong. But I had a very educated and experienced OB instuctor/professor in school who did say "sonometer" and she was FAR from stupid-sounding to...
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    Can I get some advice please!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNandlovingit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The above is good advice. Just be candid and enthusiastic and toot your own horn when they ask you about your strengths! Also have in mind your future goals/aspirations, in case they ask that. GOOD...
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    Sooooo.... What if I decided to go back? (long)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JadziaSolo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Come on back, we would love to have you! Good luck to
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    Anything I can do now to prepare?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to blissfulee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No one can fully prepare for what faces him or her as a nurse "in the world". The above suggestions are excellent ----each and every one----but no one knows how it is til he/she is actually nursing. A...
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    How does the doctor determine to induce labor?

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

    Please discuss this with your health care provider. Technically, this is asking for medical advice, which is we know, against Terms Of Service here. Good luck and I wish a very joyful, safe and...
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    Anything I can do now to prepare?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to blissfulee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh trust me, MANY will be just that: Weeded out. What is sad is people who truly don't give a rip or may be grossly incompetent might be taking slots from others who really want to become nurses,...
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    BSN the only "professional"??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to karenp2358's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are MANY, many, threads on this very subject. I encourage you do a search and read for yourself. Good luck and welcome to our
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    Is this considered safe practice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rkmoyers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As states above, you are violating standard of care here. Make sure you and your manager are aware of this and do what you can to change.
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    TV programs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hate these shows. For their entertainment value they tend to do one or both of two things: Make birth look like a 30 minute easy-to-do soundbite event OR Make it look like a life-or-death dangerous...
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    Question re: OB tech's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They are paid very well where I work. Techs do scrub in all cases on our unit and in addition, do unit secretary-like duties. Some are CNAs others are
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    Do all hospitals share commonnursealities

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This thread closed as questions answered and no further purpose can be served, keeping it
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    Help me out here please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SeekingAnswers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is there a specific reason you
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    ICU RN thinking of switching

    SmilingBluEyes replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You should do fine. Let us know how it
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    Do all hospitals share commonnursealities

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nurses are bound by law and duty to question any orders that seem wrong or questionable, including dangerous or unsafe assignments. We are not (nor are allowed by law to be) trained monkeys as said...
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    Have to work in hospital while in school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't. It was all I could do to take care of my child and go to school (husband was military and gone a lot). I did well in school and got a job 2 months before I even graduated. Do what is best...
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    Peripartum Cardiomyopathy...does your unit regularly assess for this *and*

    SmilingBluEyes replied to carachel2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good subject. Since this is a great opportunity for education, I encourage anyone with knowledge provide us with links to articles/information regarding this rare condition. Thank
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    Do all hospitals share commonnursealities

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I guess you would need to work as a nurse to see for YOURSELF whether or not these things are true. Most of them are general old wives' tales---- from my 10 years' experience. I hope you have...
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    Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    What the others said. Hand washing when contaminated or suspect you are. Sanitizer ALWAYS when you enter and again, exit, a patient room when not obviously contaminated. Our hospital is doing studies...
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    6 Alabama kids were on life support with flu

    SmilingBluEyes replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Frightening. Sad. Scary. I am so sorry about these tragic cases like that of the young girl. Preventable? Does anyone
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    Damn near had a heart attack (re: MgSO4)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's not our first choice where I am. But as you know, there are relatively few things that really successfully treat PTL. But hey, you learned did you not? I made a huge mistake with pitocin once...
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    New to L&D- did i make a mistake?? Need advice!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to taapple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    2 months is just a beginning......I agree with Baglady above. BREATHE, go easy on yourself, relax and just try to take it as it comes. You will have a clearer picture and experience in a few more...
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    Chicken Pox

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Newfiemom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is possible, albeit unlikely. Much more likely it would be if YOU yourself had the infection (chicken pox or shingles). In this case, you would likely be asked not to work until your lesions...