SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Need to vent about my horrible night!! UGGG long

    SmilingBluEyes replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((((((((((tex)))))))))))))))))))
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    Can we feed the Family?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Ruby in principle, as well. But I think YOU have a heart of gold and I admire
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    Smelling Cancer?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I know some can indeed "smell" it. I had a dog with cancer, and her veterinarian knew it by the "smell". so yea, there IS something to
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    I Have An Idea; Please Don't Steal It; Many Witnesses Here

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 Type I diabetic relatives using these pumps,and they are indeed life-savers. You had a GREAT idea, by the way. Sorry someone kind of beat you to
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    Names

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EstOyLista's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You should talk to nurses and doulas, and even midwives, to learn of the varying roles each play in perinatal care, and decide then, what it is you would like to pursue. GOOD
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    Damn near had a heart attack (re: MgSO4)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Breathe. And you know why they give this stuff, particularly for PIH/Pre-eclampsia. There is simply no viable alternative in most cases. Lesson learned. I am glad no one was hurt and I feel for
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    Physicians and Labor Support

    SmilingBluEyes replied to May_baby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You took the words out of my mouth. It would be nice to communicate with the Provider to see "why" he/she feels this way and THEN decide next how to proceed. There may be reasons; there may be...
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    Vaginal Exams

    SmilingBluEyes replied to buckeyes24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Practice, practice, practice. And a good measure of patience. Believe me, it will
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    Acute Fatty Liver Syndrome of Pregnancy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ark-two's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Seeing as this is a coworker (WOW--I am Sorry so sorry about that)--- and you yourself are pregnant, I want to approach this subject very carefully. You are clearly in a very tough position right now...
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    Question about your rooms..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS I did make a decision to bring a dad in to see us coding his baby (who did not make it) some years back. Some criticized me mightily for it. Others praised me. (He was not there cause we were in...
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    Question about your rooms..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Absolutely agree with this post. We stablized in our LDRP. Seriously compromised infants are transported to the SCN for further tx and evaluation, behind a closed door,
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    PT recommended for pregnant women on bedrest

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jolie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just read a great article about this very subject at work today. I agree 100%!!!! Bedrest graduate, here
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    tomato/tomahto?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to fourbirds4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think nurses are stupid at all. I think that comment is rather inflammatory, as a matter of fact. This thread nearly 4 years old , by the
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    Discouraged

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. You have already received good advice. NO ONE has the right to grab you in any
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    If you have computer charting...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Where I am, yes, two people can simultaneously chart on one patient...and we use two different systems for charting...one for OBs and one for
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh and the answer to question number one: yes, an overwhelming number of people (not just nurses) in other nations speak not only 2 languages, but as many as 4 or 5 or more. Why should we not learn...
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    Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

    I am bilingual and think it would not hurt for all kids in the USA to study a foreign language. Like Steph said, politics aside, it's great for brain development and has helped me in my job...
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    Help with Apgar Scoring

    SmilingBluEyes replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What the others said. Score what YOU see. And chart it that
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    Any tips for precepting new staff?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think structure is SO important in precepting new graduates and employees and lacks in most places that also lack organized residency programs for them. I would start by seeing what all this new...
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    Low Amniotic Fluid

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LouRN92's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! congratulations and thanks for the uplifting
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    Pregnant while in nursing school??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissy2629's topic in General Nursing

    Bad idea. For all the reasons why above. One thing to have it happen spontaneously, another to plan it. I would never plan a pregnancy during school as the stress during school was not WORTH...
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    LPN's in OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Make no mistake ...I respect LPNs. I learned a lot from an LPN years ago who DID work L/D but has since retired., But most places will not hire LPNs into L/D because they just can't use them anymore....
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    LPN's in OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we have no LPNs on our unit, nor do any of the hospitals all around me. Can't use
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    "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I am going to have to address the direction of the thread here and ask you all a favor: Please, let's not open up a can of worms going into this area. Please, keep focused on the topic as it was...
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    Please don't eat your young.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    Generalizing stinks on both sides. Just as much as I am sure new grads hate to hear how "lazy", "impertinent" or whatever they are, so do "old" nurses hate being called "old hags" who "eat their...