SmilingBluEyes

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

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    How long do you typically stay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Central monitoring did not make charting faster for me. I still had to chart q15 (or more often) and the screens are hard to see when there are several pts on the monitors, so you wind up entering the...
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    SmilingBluEyes replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to me, you will come from a point of weakness. It would probably serve you better to take my earlier (and others' too) suggestions to become more assertive and positive and less "I am running to...
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    I could use some advice, please.

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

    I agree w/Tweety. Going the CNA route is much more likely to prepare you for nursing. Good luck and whatever you decide, hope it turns out
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    Any Antepartum nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NikRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have never heard of an AP floor that did not care for Mag patients. This is news to
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    NursesLibrarian

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NursesLibrarian's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Check NRP program for quotes. I know for a fact it states there must be two NRP-qualified personnel present at each delivery, whether it be c/section or lady partsl birth. (This can mean, nurses,...
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    NursesLibrarian

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NursesLibrarian's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The standard is to have at least ONE nurse entirely dedicated to attending to the newborn at any delivery; and there must be TWO NRP-qualified persons attending each delivery. To do less is risky in...
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    How long do you typically stay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our manager would have a cow if people made a practice of coming back to chart. It's just not allowed unless under dire circumstances. Stinks. THat is why I say, work with your coworkers. If you have...
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    Duties of a Medication Aid?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on what state and institution you would practice in, as this can vary a lot. I would check with the Board of Nursing or Department of Health for your state and the nursing home(s) at...
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    SmilingBluEyes replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    PS: a resource for you if bullying is a problem in the workplace (lots of advice as to what to do about it and solve this problem): http://www.bullyonline.org good
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    SmilingBluEyes replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.bullyonline.org if you really want some help with true bullying/mobbing at the workplace. Also recommend self-assertiveness training/classes and books. The difference you make can be a...
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    SmilingBluEyes replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Also before you run to Administration with your complaints: You may want to help yourself a bit first. Maybe you could read some books about self-assertion and/or go to assertiveness training...
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    SmilingBluEyes replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Respect is a two-way street. Give some if you want some. I agree with the poster who said maybe you need to take a look in the mirror if you feel so disrespected by so many. Sometimes, the reasons why...
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    Walter Reed Story AWOL - So Is American Nursing - TPMCafe

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nursing News's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    YOu all are so right-on. WHERE IS OUR OUTRAGE in this situation? Kelly Ripa and Regis,be danged. I am ashamed, sad and
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    ob staff educator

    SmilingBluEyes replied to evie1424's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.awhonn.org Our professional nurse's organization for OB/GYN/Newborn. Also source of good study materials/books and you get CEUs for some. Also don't forget Strong-Perifacts. Not all...
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    ob staff educator

    SmilingBluEyes replied to evie1424's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.proedcenter.com
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    How long do you typically stay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Negotiate with your coworkers, if at all possible. This is what saved MY bacon. I did lots of favors for others in
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    breast feeding with nipple sheilds

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a judgement call but in the wrong hands or use, a bad one. Truly, not all nurses are all that well trained/educated in proper BF assistance, particularly in moms who have real problems/issues....
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    How long do you typically stay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Helpful post. Bottom line, have back up. You surely cannot guarantee your ability to leave on time after each shift. Things happen at change of shift that make it necessary for "all hands on deck" to...
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    breast feeding with nipple sheilds

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear you. On nightshifts (which I worked 7 straight years) and weekends, our LC is nowhere near the hospital and therefore, a lost resource to us. It has been easy, therefore, for our LC to condemn...
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    In-Patient Education

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DEB52's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I praise you for taking this initiative!!! I have no ready sources at this point as we don't do long-term antepartal patients. But I will ask our childbirth instructor if she has any idea for you....
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    RhoGam question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our moms are tested pre-natally in the offices. On the unit, we give RhoGam, given the short time they stay with us and the fact we are not going to likely receive test results before they leave us....
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    if breastfeeding with sore nipples

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    YOU have to decide by assessing your patient. It could be any of the above. That is up to you to assess and then intervene
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    New Grad Woes and Concerns...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are not missing anything. I know for a fact, I love being an OB Nurse. Is it easy? NO...and yes, there is a serious risk for burnout in any area of nursing, OB is no different. But I do find if...
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    Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good advice in thread here. Like with anything, we can take what we need/can use and leave the rest. No need to get insulting in
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    Are you a member of a professional nursing organization?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    ANA and AWHONN, as well as WSNA (Washington Nurses'