SmilingBluEyes

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

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    does the FOB really get cursed out????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNDreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In 10 years as a OB nurse, I have seen this a handful of times. And each time, the mother-to-be was not a very pleasant person to begin with. One even bit her FOB's hand when she was laboring. Another...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do not let them worry you. If you said you wanted a day position if no one else wanted it....and nobody does, then you should go for it. You have to learn early-on, not to let naysayers stymie or...
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    No more VBACs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How very sad. Have seen quite a few successful and joyful VBAC. Glad our place still offers
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    (Who's really) Looking out for Veterans health?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Spacenurse, as always, you said it well. I agree with you 100% as a veteran and military (retired)
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    Any ACTUAL Second Degree BSN/RN's?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to buddhak0n's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Exactly right. Well-spoken. I work perdiem by choice, not due to lack
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    what is home care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It can. Depends on where and how big an area you are covering. For example in a city/urban setting, you won't be traveling long distances, but may be required to go to various neighborhoods , some...
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    Going to an interview as a rural OB nurse, have QUESTIONS!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cisco's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good input from everyone. Just remember, in the rural setting, YOU are often "it" in places like OB. I would want my skills to be very strong, and not be afraid to act very independently and...
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    On call for free?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like practicing medicine without a license to me (Unless you are an NP or other advanced nurse clinician). Grave concerns here. I would not be in this situation, squeaky wheel or not. If...
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    please explain OB day surgery and antepartal?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have no idea what to say as I have no experience with "OB day surgery". Our OBs usually, if needing surgery, come up to OB for recovery/discharge home and usually, unless it is something simple like...
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    offered and accepted Triage and L&D position

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Gennaver's topic in Ob/Gyn

    good good luck! let us know how things go for you. congratulations to
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    GYN patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    TCDB means: Turn Cough
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    LPN role in OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kat7ap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes you may, but most LPNs do not work in L/D. Because, most L/D units won't use them. I would go for my RN if L/D were my goal; as a matter of fact, that was what I did. Good luck whatever you do...
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    Waiting for a call!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GOOD LUCK and let us
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    Awhonn Members Anyone

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I am a member. Here is the site for information. If you ask me, as professional nurses, we are somewhat obliged to belong to this professional organization, as we are held to their standards of...
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    No Accels

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our policy for pitocin titration is to only take it up 1 or 2 milliunits every 30 minutes until moderate-firm contractions every 3-5 minutes. And if IUPC in place, I do compute Montevideo units to be...
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    Mandatory Night Shifts?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RedHead85's topic in General Nursing

    Not all new grads have to start on nightshifts. And not all have to stay on them for years and years, either. It would depend on how picky you are about hospital/unit you prefer to work in. So-called...
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    How Your Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    Also concur with Swtooth. I wish you and your family the best. I hope you find some answers to help resolve things. I wish your mom improved health,
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    What was New Grad Training in the 90's like?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Clever User Name's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated 1997. Got a job in L/D right out of school. Orientation consisted of 3 intensive months fulltime on the job with experienced RNs, mostly on dayshift, the BAM out on the floor 3-11 as a...
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    No Accels

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Arwen covered it well. I always review questionable strips---first with experienced colleagues and then w/the MD's before "cranking" any pit. Sometimes, they (the MDs) gripe, but better safe than...
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    Teenage Obesity (long)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you both. I would recommend counseling as well as weight loss planning. It's not always what a person is eating, as the saying goes, but what is "eating" her. And yes, a good point has been...
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    On call for free?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Well the whole triage over the phone thing, as you point out, is dangerous. Increasingly large numbers of hospitals/HMOs are quitting the "ask a nurse" business for this reason. Best be really...
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    On call for free?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    If I am not on the clock, I am not obligated to my unit. I am an hourly worker, not salaried, for good reason. And I draw a definate line between work and home. I think this is something you should...
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    new grads and specialty nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dedicatedstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Well since I became an L/D nurse right out of school, I am all for it, obviously. DO what your heart tells you to do and the rest will
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    ughhhhh...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good point about the dr not being prepared....this happens. That is why when they get all hot and bothered, I force myself to cool down and then address them at a more calm time. I have left no doubt...
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    ughhhhh...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't slam yourself too hard. We all have been there. You are learning and it takes time to get it all right. Just don't let these experiences stymie you and if you are being verbally-berated, just...