SmilingBluEyes

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

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    What's your experience with doulas?

    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...
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    What's your experience with doulas?

    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...
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    You're a nurse! How unfortunate

    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...
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    Help! Anyone have any advice for Migraines?

    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....
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    Help! Anyone have any advice for Migraines?

    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...
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    Voluntary C-Sections?

    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...
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    4th degree Laceration..ouch!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our OBs rarely cut epis. And I can count on ONE hand the number of 4th degree lacs I have seen on our unit (staffed with ALL MDs) in the last 5 to 6
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    Voluntary C-Sections?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    EXCELLENT post!!!!!
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    What's your experience with doulas?

    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...
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    Postpartum fall risk assessment

    SmilingBluEyes replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Obrnheather, excellent post. I think it's so helpful. Thank
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    How fast is too fast?

    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...
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    How do you treat home birth transfers??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No one debates they do deserve the best. ALL our patients
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    Just a Quick Question

    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...
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    For those of you who work LDRP

    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...
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    For those of you who work LDRP

    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...
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    Fetal ectopic heartbeat

    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...
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    Voluntary C-Sections?

    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...
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    HELP with panic attacks.

    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...
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    Are medical-legal concerns changing childbirth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG THAT is
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    Just a Quick Question

    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...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lightning Bug RN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=583844 http://enw.org/IVStarts.htm These may help
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    Just a Quick Question

    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...
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    Neonatal blood sugar checks

    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...
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    ob interview-but here's my problem

    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...
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    Doula vs midwife

    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...