SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Do Nurses have time...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to xjae's topic in General Nursing

    I am lucky, being perdiem, I have a locker too. Glad for
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    Do Nurses have time...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to xjae's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the bathroom as needed, even if it means asking a coworker to cover my patients for me. I keep a pitcher of water (1 liter) and give myself 4 hours to drink it---I keep it in the breakroom and...
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    O.B. help!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    How about nutrition requirements for pregnant and lactating moms? Or coping techniques for labor pain management (non pharmacological/nursing intervention things of course) Or discuss common...
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    fetal monitor question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the mother should be in a position that suits her comfort level and is safe for her baby. Generally that is anything excluding laying on her back (supine). If a baby is having problems, left lateral...
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

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

    I would like to see enhanced pay for both increased experience AND education. Shame on places that do not recognize the value of these. NO way should a new nurse out of school make what an experienced...
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    Entry-MSN: Discuss Please?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to br107's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would say, the "smart one" is the person who does his/her homework and chooses a nursing education program that fits his/her budget, lifestyle and goals in nursing,
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    Entry-MSN: Discuss Please?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to br107's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I changed the title of this thread to change its inflammatory tone. Please, I would appreciate keeping insults and inflammatory language out of this thread. The subject is worthy of discussion, but...
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    "You need to learn to tolerate abuse"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to anynurseanywhere's topic in General Nursing

    There is a huge difference between growing a thick skin and being strong and allowing yourself to be abused by
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    I curse the Internet!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sassy5d's topic in General Nursing

    Do not curse the internet. To blame a whole medium for a few bad apples is foolish. Just like anything in life, you have to be wary of what you read. Being internet savvy makes it a pleasureable,...
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    getting pg during nursing school

    SmilingBluEyes replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a choice, you would be far better off waiting a year or
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    Would you rather have a child said to be SS or abort?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ICURN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would agree and do the same thing. I would want a LOT more information before making such a huge decision/action. I know I would not abort a baby that had any real chance at a quality of life. But...
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    Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The base hospital did not have CNMs, just OB's. This was Oklahoma several years and CNMs were not very plentiful anywhere near where I was. Our hospital only had OBs and FP docs, no midwives, either....
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    PPH and REDHEADS?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rtadpole's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a natural 100% redhead, I don't bleed badly at all. Both my births resulted in very low blood loss, 250ml w/lady partsl delivery of son; 400ml w/c-section delivery of daughter. I had my gall...
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    Complain to whom? Anyone?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are going through this. I agree, seek redress from the patient advocacy representative. Failing that, take your concerns (which are very legitmate) up the chain to the top, until you...
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    Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Foley balloon cervical ripening is not a new thing. I knew the military docs did them in my last state. We "downtown" at the county hospital did not. No one around here where I am now, does these at...
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    Would you rather have a child said to be SS or abort?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ICURN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    33-weeker: That is a fair question to which I would answer, yes and no. Actually you are correct; the debate exists within this situation, sure. But what I hate to see happen is a flame-fest...
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    Is "magnet status" a joke?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very well-said. I have heard about 50/50 good/bad regarding Magnet places. Not like I would relocated just to be employed in one, from all I have read and
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    Laboring down

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do that too. Fudging dilatation is something I have done many
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    Annual TB skin test. Concerned.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    If you are truly concerned, I would strongly recommend you take this situation to your doctor or employee health nurse and discuss this with him/her. We at allnurses.com cannot offer advice of a...
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    Does seniority = superiority

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    This can be a great time to learn assertiveness skills, and if you truly feel you are being dumped on, mention it politely the offending people doing this. If it were I going through this (And I...
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    Well I did it, first string of night shifts under my belt

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Train the body as said. Eat and drink everything that is good for you, cause if ever there was a time to treat your body like a temple THIS IS IT. Put little to nothing in your mouth that is not...
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    aren't there any uncomplicated births anymore??

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

    Interventions when needed are good. But I see too many that are not needed and simply elective. And this concerns me. Obviously, there are high risk cases or problems that require urgent intervention....
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    Would you rather have a child said to be SS or abort?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ICURN7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good questions. Ethical situations like this are never easy. I would only ask the participants of this thread please refrain from turning this into an abortion/pro-life debate, if at all possible...
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    Join the Military?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to theofficegirl's topic in Government, Military

    Moved this to the Military Nursing Forum in hopes you will get experienced and helpful advice here. Good luck in any decisions you make in your career as a health care
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    Is Drug Addiction a Disease?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is a disease, but NO not an "excuse"! Having been personally affected by alcohol- addicted parents and others in my family, I can only say that much. I can't add to the words of our more...