SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Doula vs midwife

    SmilingBluEyes replied to stillpressingon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    it would depend. In the UK, a midwife is more like the RN in the USA.... Correct me if I am
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    gift for new nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    Gift card from a place like Bath and Body or other similar shop the caters to self-pampering. Or perhaps the gift of massage..... I sure could use one. (making mental note, get massage next week)....
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    Need ideas for return after 21 years!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to meanestmomever's topic in General Nursing

    First off, WELCOME TO ALLNURSES.COM!!!:welcome: I wish you the very best. I think your username must be wrong. You sound like the "bestmomever"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a gift you gave your kids,...
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    Officially off orientation tonight! Yeaa!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So how did that first shift off orientation go?
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    Wow

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ladylabor's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I cannot recall but I think it was somewhere around 4. Scary is
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    How do you treat home birth transfers??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel just as you do, Baglady. I feel a bit defensive myself; I consider myself to be a really good, compassionate and caring nurse. As I said, a little respect on all "sides" would sure be
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    ob interview-but here's my problem

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hippiemama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS: good luck on that interview. Let us know how it goes!!! And welcome to
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    ob interview-but here's my problem

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hippiemama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree; be upfront. You can refuse to participate in circs. Many places are not doing them much, if at all, as mentioned above. Our peds prefer to do these in the office at the first well-baby...
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    Do you think nursing is physically unhealthy?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    It's been ok for me. BUt then I only work perdiem and have learned not to take my job home with me, to help keep me emotionally balanced. I agree also, bariatric patients are taking their...
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    Ethical Dilemma

    SmilingBluEyes replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I appreciate the purpose of your thread. I just hope to keep things on track, that is
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    Officially off orientation tonight! Yeaa!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations and best wishes,
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    Ethical Dilemma

    SmilingBluEyes replied to StillBelieveRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is obviously a hot-button topic. Please don't let this turn into an unfriendly debate, that is all I ask.
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    Mother/Baby nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnin02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With experience, you will become more comfortable with this, Carrie. It's not unsafe, really, as you can watch both mom and baby well in the recovery phase. You develop instincts with time and...
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    How do you treat home birth transfers??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I like to think I am a fairly good representative of many OB nurses. I know most I work with are kinder than that. Although I know I am more open-minded than
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    What's your experience with doulas?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EnergeticRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most doulas are WONDERFUL. They know their roles and I am pleased to work with them in any way I can. Like anything else, you have your good and not-so-good. If the family wants them present, I think...
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    How do you treat home birth transfers??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a strong believer people should be able to choose to birth at home---I think it's a great place for folks who are healthy to do so---- they are in control of: what they wear what they eat and...
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    How do you treat home birth transfers??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It goes two ways, I guess, GardenDove. I think a little respect would go a long way on both sides of the proverbial coin. I have been in this for 10 years and I have seen all kinds of folks. Home...
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    How do you treat home birth transfers??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It might not hurt to ask these midwives if they could use an RN assistant, Carrie. It sounds like you are not happy where you work. Life is short, very short-----find what works for
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    My best friend didn't get in!!!!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ILWannabeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was turned down one year.....finished up my associates' degree and was admitted the next. Tell your friend, DO NOT GIVE
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    What is your unit's Uniform Policy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 1994OBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think housekeeping and dietary should wear scrubs at all. And I don't think white works in L/D
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    Getting called to work an extra day because of short staffing...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    Practice now: NO, sorry I can't do that. And then hang
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    Medicine: Have we gone too far? And, is our system ethical as a whole?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I personally know people who have had nightmare situations in adoptions that fell through for one reason or another. Enough so, it changed my mind about pursuing it myself. It's not for everyone, that...
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    Medicine: Have we gone too far? And, is our system ethical as a whole?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    unless you have had the heartbreak of trying to adopt a child only to have said child literally ripped away from you by a so-called biological "father" who changed his mind at the last minute---or...
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    How many times can I get sick in one year????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ILWannabeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I am normally sooo healthy but since having my gallbladder out in November, have caught EVERY stinkin bug there is. I guess I stressed out my immune system a wee bit too much. I am...
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    Stuck by Used Insulinn Needle

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jlhayes's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others; get tested and follow up on all recommendations. I am so sorry this happened to you. It could happen to anyone. I am thinking of you and hoping all turns out ok....which it...