SmilingBluEyes replied to EnergeticRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Well said. I am glad you clarified this. I am sorry I did not make myself clear before. I am really sad at how few people take the time to shop around when it comes to health care attendants. I...
SmilingBluEyes replied to EnergeticRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Ok Let me please be clear here: I am not promoting any one organization over another in my statement about checking out the DONA site. My point was, as said before me, there are tips on the DONA...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing
I would not let anyone's opinion sway me that much. I am proud and happy being a nurse. If someone has issues with it, that is their problem. Be proud of what you do and dont' let naysayers rent any...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Sugar9486's topic in General Nursing
Well, yes, I am sorry, but it did sound a bit like asking for medical advice, especially about the repair of MVP. I am just ensuring those who reply understand this rule about TOS, not just you....
SmilingBluEyes replied to Sugar9486's topic in General Nursing
I have suffered migraines on and off now for about 4 years and while it seems SOME meds work for a while, they lose their effectivess with time. Living with them is tough and frustrating, I know. I...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn
Exactly right. I am really concerned at the notion that a csection is something we should be able to request and have on demand in this country. But we already have a very heated thread about that...
SmilingBluEyes replied to EnergeticRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
A birthing family wanting to hire a doula would do well to go through the DONA site and interview the doula BEFORE hiring her. We are so careful about buying cars, furniture and appliances, for...
SmilingBluEyes replied to sweetcheekers's topic in Ob/Gyn
WAY TOO FAST. This won't do. Tell the manager you can't take a patient on your own after only 6 days' orientation. You need more like THREE MONTHS MINIMUM. I don't like how this place sounds. It...
SmilingBluEyes replied to bluePhilly17's topic in Ob/Gyn
I have two Littman's that were gifts when I graduated. Both are more than adequate for newborns... I have Littman Type 2 and a Cardiology. Both are great. I would not getting anything cheaper. A...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn
One more suggestion: ask about being formally oriented to the nursery, that is, working a bunch of strictly orientation shifts IN THE NURSERY with nursery nurses, so you can learn from the experts and...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn
You could try working with nurses who have NICU experience....and see what nuggets of wisdom and experience they can share with you. Or hope you always have an experienced baby nurse on staff who can...
SmilingBluEyes replied to fusster's topic in Ob/Gyn
Most cases resolve without any intervention from a doctor. I have seen numerous arrhythmias in-utero that self-resolved after birth. Try hard not to worry too much. I hope all turns out well for your...
SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn
You need to discuss your fears and concerns with your doctor. No one here can specifically tell you how it will play out, as we are not privvy to your medical history and can't diagnose the need (or...
SmilingBluEyes replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing
Please get medical attention asap. Don't play with your health, mental or physical. If the breathing exercises fail, please get a professional's assistance. No one should have to live like this....I...
SmilingBluEyes replied to bluePhilly17's topic in Ob/Gyn
It is quite difficult to find a hospital job that does not entail weekend, holiday, and night shift work. That is the nature of the beast so yes, be prepared to work these times. Where I work, FTE...
SmilingBluEyes replied to bluePhilly17's topic in Ob/Gyn
Where I work, FTE is 0.9, meaning they work 3-12 hour shifts/week. This is considered full time positioning for employment benefit purposes. We are paid for the hours we actually work. And we are be...
SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseBean's topic in Ob/Gyn
I always run very warm water in the sink and then warm the heel with that. Those heel warmers are USELESS and an expense, to boot. Another suggestion is to have mom/dad hold the newborn, comforting...
SmilingBluEyes replied to hippiemama's topic in Ob/Gyn
It is not "fanatical" to refuse to participate in practices that violate one's ethics and/or moral codes. It's not much different than another RN refusing to assist in abortion. Yes, we are there to...
SmilingBluEyes replied to stillpressingon's topic in Ob/Gyn
To further muddy the waters, remember, there are varying degrees/types of midwifery You have Lay Midwifery, Certified Midwifery and Certified Nurse Midwifery, all practiced in varying places in the...