SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Why I get the urge to quit nursing sometimes

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    All of these are among reasons I went perdiem (including wanting to be home for the kids). NO regrets. Less hassle, less burnout and I say when I want to be off (for vacation or whatever reason) and...
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    "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    And with this attitude, I promise you, you will be fine.I have worked 4 different hospitals in 2 states. Things vary by place and state. I have caught myself saying "well we did it this way at County...
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    "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    This says it
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Please, keep the focus on the subject, and refrain from attacking and/or inflammatory posts. For clarification on this, see our Terms Of Service. Thank
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    IT would depend on what the agency requires as to what skills are expected. Like already said before me, there are nurses who work in hospitals where IV therapy teams do all of this. And also as...
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Here you go, a site just for YOU: http://www.enw.org/IVStarts.htm good luck. It's indeed an art but can be learned with patience and
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Garden Dove: You did not appear up in arms, per se, no. But you were obviously concerned enough to pose the question here. I said "Before you get up in arms" in my prior post, I believe. I did not...
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    Being a stay-at-home mom and an RN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KSELRN's topic in General Nursing

    PS: welcome to
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    Being a stay-at-home mom and an RN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KSELRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep btdt. I have homeschooled my kids, even, and been a nurse. I work perdiem, meaning "as needed". And I work only when my dh or a friend is able to care for the kids. This arrangement has worked for...
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    Need Help: L&D or PP?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CallMePatti's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Because it generally holds true. I have precepted and oriented a lot of nurses in 10 years and the ones who do best are those who do PP first then L/D afterward. They seem to be MUCH more comfortable...
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    Jobs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck; let us know how things pan
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    Skeptical of Ultrasound at 12 weeks! Any advice??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And that no technology is perfect. I agree with the others; the best you can and should hope for, is a healthy baby and joyful delivery for all. That is what is most
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    Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds a lot like the experiences told to me by patients who have undergone foley inductions. None of them liked the experience, all ranked it as horribly painful. But then, so is labor.....At least...
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    Security

    SmilingBluEyes replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unit locked after 11p. All babies have security bands on ankles until
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    Need Help: L&D or PP?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CallMePatti's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since you have no experience in L/D or PP, I would start in PP and then do L/D later. Not that PP is easier, because it is not, but it is less intense and the acuity tends to be a bit lower. You will...
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    What do CNAs do in L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to zahryia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have no aides, so they have no role. We do have techs (who do c/sections) but none have their CNA except one. We love our techs,
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    Got a Great Job Offer

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds very promising. The orientation of 4-6 months, I like---push for 6 if you can. You will need it. GOOD LUCK and
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    Student interested in L/D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Curls105's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went straight into L/D and no regrets. You can learn organization and skills in ANY unit. You don't need to do med-surg to achieve this; as a matter of fact, OB and Med-surg are distinctly different...
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    Baby went bad

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursejohio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Having had a startlingly similar experience myself a few years back, some things come to mind you need to do: 1....JURIS PRUDENCE. In other words, do not discuss this situation with anyone who was...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just a question; do you discuss the legislative and insurance practices and edicts that seek to limit our choices in the USA regarding birth preferences---particularly in the hospitals? And do you...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't disagree. And I am glad you found your outlet. I just think when you come a board like this, if you want others to be open to hearing you, perhaps choosing words carefully is in order. I...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree! On most points, I agree. I guess, you can see, some people are either hurt or take exception to the accusations (implied or real) that we enjoy pushing interventions on our patients---or that...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your passion is well-served, Breck. And I completely respect it. But I still say, you are preaching to a large choir. The changes you see as a nurse are not of our making. As a nurse, you know, these...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    well said. I
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just one more thing. Things are being said here, on a nursing board, which while worthy of discussion, are provocative to a majority who are hospital nurses. It would help to understand, nurses...