SmilingBluEyes

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

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    well baby nursery RNs...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nolaRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WOW things vary by place.We don't have a wellbaby nursery where I am. Babies stay 24/7 with mom, if they are well. IF they are not well, then they are special care babies, different rating, and are...
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    Pitocin induction-pit rates

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ........or cytotec, and watch them poop their poor brains out all night long. I agree; it's a set up for real problems intrapartally,and after baby
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well most parents would probably prefer their child attain the highest level of education possible. I know I wish that for my kids, you bet. However, as we already said, a huge proportion of new...
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    Scripting Nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    Love
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    Scripting Nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with every word Spacenurse had to
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    I know I can . . . . BUT . . . .

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BabyEnjoli's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others; go for it. Nursing is a very large field; there is room for you, if your heart is in it. Good
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    It obviously varies. My school not only taught IV skills, we practiced on each other and were required to take any and all opportunties in our clinical experiences to start them. I graduated in 1997....
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Completely disagree and, apparently, so do roughly 60% of those entering professional nursing for the first time, no matter what age they may be. There were many reasons people chose community...
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    This is a hot topic. While it is worthy of discussion, name calling ( I have seen the word "idiot" for one example, used here) and direct attacks on other members will not be tolerated. If you feel...
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    sterile water for baby baths

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brady123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS; I also encourage moms and dads not to let babies out of sight (unless they are very sick and initially go to the special care nursery for resuscitation and/or immediate treatment). This means,...
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    sterile water for baby baths

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brady123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How awful, Criss. Our policy states "infant skin-to-skin immediately after birth unless mother declines or baby needs medical care that precludes this". This means, we do not bathe and traumatize the...
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    Need a little help with something that has been bothering me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't get your breaks,clock out "no lunch". Be nobody's
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    Nurses are Pathetic!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree we are "pathetic". There is A-pathy among many, but "pathetic"? Sorry I just cannot agree there. I am sorry you feel this way. Negativity is a tough thing to get past, but if we don't...
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    itching after cesarean section

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mani3433's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Benedryl or Nubain both work where I am. But I use Benedryl first---Durmorph is infamous for terrible itching later
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is basically how it's done where I work, jrbl. No one is required to float to our unit, either. But they can, if they want. Some nurses wanting out of med surg float to OB to get experience and...
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    LPN role in OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kat7ap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do not use LPNs in L/D at all. LPNs, do, however, care for postpartum moms and
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    sterile water for baby baths

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brady123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Got to ask,
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    Pitocin induction-pit rates

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again, this much pitocin (60, 70 or more Mu/min) is unnecessary and dangerous. Usually, if a person's truly ready for induction/augmentation, it does not take much more than 10 mu/min to get the job...
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    Baby went bad

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursejohio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just be aware any journaling you keep can and very likely, will, be subpeona'd if this case goes to court. I would not make it known if you are one who keeps notes or journals for your private
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I floated to any area (including med-surg, ICU/CCU and ED), I never was allowed to take a pt load on my own. I was required to help the various teams/nurses by giving meds, changes...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again, maybe we can take the thread in a direction that is neither defensive or offensive? Lumping anyone into a stereotype is not productive. Thank
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think it's really important to refrain from stereotyping when we debate the BSN/ADN and diploma routes of entry to professional nursing.
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    Accelerated Programs worth it?

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

    I agree; apply to both and see how things pan
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    Sleeping during nightshift!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and I DO take my breaks, unless it is too busy to do so. And if it is, you BET I clock out "no breaks". I am nobody's
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    Sleeping during nightshift!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    In other countries than the USA, there is no problem with "napping" on the job, even ON COMPANY PAID TIME. In ours, it would appear, it's some sort of badge of honor to work and work and work to...