SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Certification exam in in patient obstetrics

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mayberry61's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this book was used by many I know who took and passed this exam: Manual of Obstetrics (Spiral Manual Series) (Spiral-bound) by Arthur T Evans, Kenneth R Niswander...
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    my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I cant' tell you how sorry I am to read this. I really do wish you
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    Cpd???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Would have been sectioned sooner where I am. They are very hooked on the labor curve there, for the most
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    Cervical Exam

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pskeim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Doing too many cervical exams on women whose membranes are ruptured is contraindicated. There are plenty of opportunities to practice on all kinds of women, whether laboring or being ruled in/out for...
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    Do they turn off the epidural before delivery?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to UM Review RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NO! we do not turn it off. The patients are on PCEA as well. Sometimes the epidural rate is adjusted down by the MDA if need be, but that need is very
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    Are medical-legal concerns changing childbirth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep we get written consents for: lady partsl and/or csecton delivery Care of newborn (yep we have to obtain consent to even touch their babies) Anesthesia as needed/required for EVERY patient we...
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    And... you can call me.....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations to you!!!!! so happy for
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    backstabbers, 2-faced coworkers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I just live by the rule to MYOB and not listen to the gossip. I do fine.... Also having a really thick skin
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    What nsg organizations do you belong to?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    WSNA (Washington State Nurses' Association)
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    If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I would spend my time volunteering overseas and here in the USA doing the most good for those who most need it. I love being a nurse-----that is, without all the BS that is required to please...
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    body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chijon512's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do sputum if I can help it. Anything else, I seem to handle OK. Used to it? Not really, just tolerant. But I dunno, sputum, EEEEEEEEEEEUK no can do w/o
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    Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    at my one hospital, the campus went all non-smoking, so it's not going to be an issue there
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    Should all nurses have their BSN or higher?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    But that is the thing: to make such a mandate without making accomodation would be just like a misguided and poorly-thought administrative move......that is what bugs me. And like Mercy said, not...
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    Do any U.S.A Labour and Delivery wards have Entanox available for Pain relief?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to woodhill30's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In no hospital I have practiced nor heard of, do they use nitrous in the USA. If anyone here does, I would love to hear about your protocols. The nitrous here is mainly used for relaxation during...
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    Pitocin induction-pit rates

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we do the same as Eden. Start at 1mu/min and go up 1-2 every 30 minutes. I agree 100% with Babyktchr otherwise. Low and Slow does it just as well and much more
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    Pitocin induction-pit rates

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the very crux of the matter is in this statement right
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    Pitocin question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BirthingBabies's topic in Ob/Gyn

    that protocol makes absolutely zero sense to me, for the reasons already
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    Do you round up when weighing babies???

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we round up.' Really gram weight is more important anyhow. the other is more for people who like pound
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    Pitocin question

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BirthingBabies's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SIXTY ??? SIXTY???? no never have ever used a protocol like that. The most was 20 mu any place I
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    Should all nurses have their BSN or higher?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would much more swallow this if THEY were the ones to ante up and pay for people to go back to school! (all employees who need BSN that is, including PRN
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    I cringe as he cuts...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our OBs rarely cut episiotomies, preferring to let the perineal bodies stretch and if need be, tear just a bit, in the process of giving birth. Rare is the woman who tears beyond a 2nd degree this...
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    I Feel Like Hammered Poo-Poo

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a bit more time. But be aware some never adjust. I never really truly did, and I did it for 7 out nearly 10 years' nursing. I did nights out of necessity, but never, ever adjusted. It took me...
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    Starting 3rd shift tonight...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So how is it going for
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    Why do other floors think OB isn't real work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm well I disagree about new grads not knowing what busy is. I have done L/D (and GYN surgical nursing too) since graduating nearly 10 years ago...I learned within short time what busy meant. The...
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    Small Town HIPPA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Seems you are adept at solving this dilemma already. My hat is off to