SmilingBluEyes

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    Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No such problems for this redhead. I do know, however, pain control is a big issue for me. I seem to need a lot of anesthesia and post-op pain control compared to others. Don't know why, if it's that...
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    if breastfeeding with sore nipples

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was one of those redheads who got sore nipples each time I breastfed, despite proper latch. I just sucked it up for a couple days and the soreness did resolve. Some of us are just more sensitive...
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    breast feeding with nipple sheilds

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use shields rarely. Proper latch and positioning are critical and often many nurses introduce them inappropriately to people who need more help with proper technique ---not anatomic problems...
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    Some good questions for nurses to ask potential employers in interview process:

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    In light of recent questions about appropriate and critical staffing in OB, I found this information of value. This, from the Texas Nurses' Association, is a great resource of questions you may wish...
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    forced vaccines

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would legally challenge
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a question I would demand my manager answer. Indeed, you should NOT float if they won't float anyone to
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    RhoGam question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With all our doctors, RhoGAM is given as a matter of routine, not after testing, in pregnancy. And if a baby born is RH neg, then the mom receives NO RhoGAM after delivery. The above article is a good...
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    RhoGam question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A really good article from Web MD that discusses Rh sensitivity and RhoGAM use in and after pregnancy and rationales:...
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    awhonn guidelines

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would write this person up each and every time she says these things and refuses to help. Starting a paper trail will guide her way out the door if she does not stop the
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    Elective procedures and staffing.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crysobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do book and limit the number of elective procedures each day, based on core staffing. And the doctors know this. If you are being pushed hard by the doctors you have to remember this is a doctor...
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    After reading negative thread, want to give up nursing dream!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Hearing negativity did not stop me. I had cousins and a mother telling me "DO NOT DO THIS" and that I was "crazy". The cousins were both long-term nurses of 20-30 years' duration. Still, despite...
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    awhonn guidelines

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    (((((((((((((((((Cooper)))))))))))))))))
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    awhonn guidelines

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is the PCA in a nursery with healthy babies? I just wondered... And I have talked to many who have 5 couplets. I think that is way too much for anyone to get any quality of care---esp if just ONE is...
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well standard of care really is not to have L/D/newborn nurses working with "infected" patients on other units---I can't nor won't argue about what goes on in M/S units; I know as I floated plenty...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I won't belabor it; please do feel free to reread the thread (esp the latter parts) if you don't understand what I was saying. Thanks and have a great
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    Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    I do not frown on others who take breaks; I take them myself. But knowing WHEN to take them
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    Emory Hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sounds like they do hire new grads. from their site: some new grads know exactly what they want. others want to try different areas before they settle on the right specialty. as one of the leading...
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    Ephedrine

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bonnierose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have orders on our Epidural Order Sheet that call for giving Ephedrine and how much and when (what parameters)---- when and if it is needed. Often, we can't wait for MDA to make it up to the unit...
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    Ephedrine

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bonnierose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    excuse me, but let's keep the dialogue friendly and respectful. please see https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/allnurses-com-terms-service-welcome-all-members-please-read-31788.html (terms of...
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    itching after cesarean section

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mani3433's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't use Nubain for anything but duramorph itching where I work, Dayray. Or for labor pain----it's a choice of that or stadol for us. I find stadol is a bit better, but IV meds are not really too...
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pregnant women and newborns can have unique susceptibility to infectious disease others don't. That is why many places require L/D nurses scrub and shower prior to returning to L/D from M/S. Also, why...
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    freezing breast milk

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    what?????????????????????????????????!
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    Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((((((((((((((Sue)))))))))))))))))))) thank you for sharing your story. I wish you
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    Protect your profession...

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

    Careful what you wish for, rofl, Zen. Just kidding. I appreciate your insight.
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    itching after cesarean section

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mani3433's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Off topic, but we have an MDA who REFUSES to use duramorph for ANY reason. She has had some rather bad outcomes/occurences during her residency that turned her off forever to the use of it in any...