SmilingBluEyes

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

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    A question about patient medications and charges, help please?

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, (in a Labor/Delivery/GYN unit), there is an issue that never seems to be resolved. When we medicate patients with meds such as plain tylenol, simethicone, ibuprofen, stool softeners, or...
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    what is a surgigator?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yea bidet was what came to my mind too. Not just European either. DH said there were all over the UAE and Saudi Arabia,
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    what is a surgigator?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just use peri bottles. Hardly anyone requests anything else. We also have tucks and dermoplast for
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    Possible new nurse show/pilot

    SmilingBluEyes replied to group_theory's topic in General Nursing

    I have yet to see TV portray nurses in any real or positive light except China
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    Altering documentation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Illegal!!!!!
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    Protect your profession...

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

    OHHH I SOOO agree. And universities are notoriously capable of deeming so many classes "untransferable" in such an arbitrary manner it's
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    Protect your profession...

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

    I still say I would rather see AD programs converted to BSN ones. End the discord
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    Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer 8s. But 12s are nice in that you work fewer days/week if you are full or part time. Being perdiem, I prefer 8s however. But around where I am, 12s are the standard, so that is what I
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    How far do you live from work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I LIKE living in the
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    How many hours would you work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Really, my dream is to do what Steph does. Volunteer my skills and time in other places in the world. Working for money is great and all----but that would fulfill me. IF I were in the position...
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    what is a surgigator?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like a type of alligator to me...sheesh rofl I had to laugh when I first read that
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    Jobs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep joining AWHONN good move. Also networking is critical. OB jobs are notoriously hard to get as new grads (But NOT impossible---I did it). Start getting to know nurses who can help you get into OB...
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    Hormone Replacement Therapy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TrudyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK anyone got some good suggestions for BOOKS TO READ? Since my family won't talk (like it's some dirty secret) I need to know what I face. Realistically, but also HOPEFULLY. Please no dark, unhappy...
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    epidurals

    SmilingBluEyes replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our patients are able to ambulate as soon as they are able to hold their weight. The rule is, they must call on staff to assist to the BR for first void. This time can vary. Some epi's wear off fast,...
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    Hormone Replacement Therapy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TrudyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When the day comes for me (hitting menopause), I plan on seeking the care of a midwife. I appreciate their wholistic approach and attitude that menopause (while it can be very unpleasant for many) IS...
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    what is a surgigator?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In 10 years in OB nursing, I have never heard the term, let alone used one. We have used sitz baths, that is
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    Protect your profession...

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

    Distinguish exactly
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    Back Pain,,,,and suggestions for relief?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    Exercise. Toning ABs will help your back. And massage therapy is good---so is soaking in my garden tub. I have back pain on occasion, esp after a busy and hard shift. I find the above very
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    Altering documentation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    I would complete an incident report on this, not only to CYA but to alert those who need to know, what this person is
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    Why are RN's so fat!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    This lady must lead a sheltered life; look around, Madam. The COUNTRY is fat! And last I checked, RNs were no better nor worse. I am not offended but I am surprised in having a new baby, this person...
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Agency nurses are like any of us. Many of them specialize just like we do. Why not see how things pan out before getting up in arms over lacking one basic skill? Maybe he is skilled in other areas...
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    Career vs family

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

    Some places have only 12 hour shifts available, so as you can see, working these can definately affect time spent with your
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    GYN patients

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

    The big thing I see w/GYNs is often they are older with comorbidities, unlike most healthy and young OB pts. SO they can get to be a lot like med-surg patients. They have a laundry list of meds and...
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I said this in another thread: Nursing MAY someday get ahead and show leadership in health care only when we stop being a bunch of "crabs in a bucket" clamoring and bringing others down in a very...
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    Update from my story, med error could cost my job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry about the way things turned out. My heart goes out to