SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Waiting for a call!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AMEN to above post. I work a lot as a perdiem person, just covering others' sick calls, vacations and desired days off. you CAN work a lot more if you are
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    pts going out to smoke

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I used to work on a couple of smoke-free campuses. This presented a problem for some patients. But we had these folks sign out and be discharged AMA if they refused patches/gum to help w/the cravings...
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    How does your drs. in your workplace treat the foreign nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pacifica falayfay's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, nurses of all nations are pretty much treated similarly. Drs who are "rude" will not change for them, but they are not MORE rude to them,
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    How does your drs. in your workplace treat the foreign nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pacifica falayfay's topic in General Nursing

    I can also see in some hosptials or units, where nurses from other nations MAY just feel they need to band together in order to protect themselves. Perspective is everything in cases like
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    How does your drs. in your workplace treat the foreign nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pacifica falayfay's topic in General Nursing

    I ask everyone, please, keep personal attacking and stereotypic comments out of posts and stay on topic so this thread does not have to be closed. Please, answer the OP's questions in earnest/to help...
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    Adn/asn ?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Crux1024's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Also: Associate's in Science,
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    Don't forget the BS

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LaborNurse1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey Labor nurse, would love to see your degree curriculum, if you can show it. Am curious what it all includes.
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    Don't forget the BS

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LaborNurse1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Many have 4 year degrees besides and other than BSN. In addition, I know of many 2nd or 3rd degree RNs who have ADN plus BA pr degrees in related fields like biology, chemistry or psychology/social...
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    Nursing for compassion or the financial reward?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNLULULABAMBA's topic in General Nursing

    how about
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    Opinion about autism

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I wish those living with autism peace and some definitive answers to the questions plaguing them. I wish we get those answers, very soon. This is a very real concern that affects everyone, but no one...
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    NRP equipment in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree babyktchr. EVERY labor and delivery room MUST have resus. equipment in it. Not to do is a violation of standard of care. And it is the labor nurse's responsibility to ensure it is there,...
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AMEN! I agree
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Noisy neighbors are a huge problem in PP/mother-baby too. The problem is, most units just allow a big ole "free for all" when it comes to visitors. I have seen M/B units that are like a big zoo. And...
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    NRP equipment in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't keep full NRP equipment in ALL PP rooms---- but do when they are laboring---we are an LDRP and while we have the full compliment and warmer in each room for laboring patients, once...
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS: here is something to get you started. Write around and obtain hospital policies for pitocin induction/titration formulas and rooming-in, for example. Maybe armed with these, you will have a...
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Time for evidence-based practices to get started there. I agree; be on that committee working for
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    Will the BSN help ME... or will it matter?

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

    Thread moved to most appropriate forum.
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    Help!! Maternity scrubs?? Are they necessary?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    OR scrubs were perfect for
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    Opinion about autism

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Autism hits home with many members here, clearly, and the discussion about what may or may not be a direct link or cause is one rife with controversy. I just ask we keep the focus on the topic itself...
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    Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tweety. Can we please respect the original intent of the thread here?
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    Babies overnighting in moms room

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a great book. We have a copy on our LDRP. Since I Have only worked LDRP since graduating in 1997, I cannot fathom a place that does not allow and encourage
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    Would you stand up for a Doctor?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    What Tweety and Steph said. Nobody needs to make a statement by deliberately not giving up a seat to a doctor (or anyone else) who needs it. If I were truly busy doing important work at that seat, I...
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    Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of threads on this topic already. I invite you to do a search of the site for the answers you
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    Breastfeeding assessment

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyrn65's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use LATCH and are required to assess this at least once/shift or more often if problems
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    Normal Newborn Resp. Rate???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your preceptor is wrong.You chart what you see, not what "looks good" ..... as the others said, you are doing a whole-person assessment. IF a kiddo is pink, eupneic and resting, respers in 20s are...