SmilingBluEyes replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing
I do not know when I am hungry. I do not know when I am full. I never know when "enough really is enough"...... I have no clue cause I am an emotional eater. Can you believe that? I have messed up my...
Googling turned up some of the following for me: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/06/05/1054700311400.html http://www.4therapy.com/consumer/conditions/item.php?uniqueid=4228&categoryid=415&...
SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn
we have a few interesting threads about "magnet status" and what it does or does not mean for nurses. I will post a couple links for your reading pleasure:...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Beautifulbirth's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am glad the other member provided a reminder about posting too much information on a public board such as this. Please, never, ever use specifics such as hospital names, city names, staff names or...
SmilingBluEyes replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn
I thank you for your understanding. Remember, when you open a thread and ask questions, you are asking for general opinions and need to be open to receiving all kinds of varying input. Take what you...
SmilingBluEyes replied to kessadawn's topic in General Nursing
Our docs don't wear any that I have ever smelled. Wish I could say the same for some nurses. There is one who floats up to the unit, who you can smell coming before she arrives. If she shows up again...
I agree with Tweety. No need to shout or yell to get a point across. This is a heated debate at times, and all sides have good points. Like our own Miranda says, we can disagree without being...
SmilingBluEyes replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn
Moderator Note: This thread has opened up some interesting dialogue. I am sorry if the OP or others may not have not gotten the exact input desired, but please don't discount the replies and...
SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn
We have done fine in all the places I have worked without them. I would just as soon see admin not spend needless $$$ on such things, when there are needs that are much greater than this for our...
SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn
I have heard of low-dose overnight inductions, yes. We rarely do this anymore. If a woman is not ripe, her cervix won't generally respond to pit, no matter what rate. If the woman needs ripening, she...
SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn
All of our docs are in concurrence. We start at 1-2 mu/min and move up by 1-2 mu/min every 15-30 minutes, up to no higher than 20 mu/min at any time. Low and slow is definately the way to go,...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Ob/Gyn
If I had my choice, I would start you out in Postpartum or Mother-Baby. Not that this area is "easy" but it is a different pace and not as acute as Labor/ Delivery are. I have seen so many nurses do...
SmilingBluEyes replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn
I think part of the problem is pressure moms and staff feel to get breastfeeding going and fast. Sometimes, we need to "let things happen" . Too often, we push the concept that successful...
SmilingBluEyes replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn
SROM is spontaneous rupture of membranes BR is bathroom VS means vital signs NS means normal saline Lock refers to a saline lock, which is established IV access (with no fluids running at the time)...