SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Just shaking my head at a commercial...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    I hate TV. this just justifies in my mind
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    Small Town HIPPA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes we can switch assignments when we are too closely involved. Like I said, I never ran into a huge problem. It was not hard for me to separate professional relationships from personal ones. If...
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    Small Town HIPPA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    It's not tricky at all. I lived in a very small town in OK. I just said simply, "you know I can't discuss this case with you" and ended the conversation. It really was that
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    Why do other floors think OB isn't real work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rural nursing in Oklahoma was exactly where I learned to be nurse----where I cut my teeth as a new nurse. You are right; it's unique and extremely
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    HELP!!! Ob OR Standards

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Chrissy24RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we are held to AORN standards...you should have a copy on your unit, if not get
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    I'm quitting nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    As always, if a thread is not to your liking, exercise your right to ignore and pass it by. That is usually the best
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    I'm quitting nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to lose you. I wish you all the best in future endeavors beyond
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    Coworker complained about her husband half the night.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    smile, tell her you are sorry for her and walk away. next time she complains, say nothing, just walk away. she will get the
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    What is a SAM pack?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    exactly why JCAHO has had problems with them: safety and document of pain/interventions not happening with the use of these. I see them eventually going away most
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    Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Being she is pregnant and ostensibly still working, perhaps a wee bit busy. But the advice here may apply to anyone in a similar
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    Mom/Baby Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JustAboutRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS: there is also a "search function" on the site. Feel free to use it. If you are at all unsure how, just PM me, using the link in my signature line. Sometimes it takes me a day or so to get back,...
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    Mom/Baby Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JustAboutRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For those who feel they did not receive help, I am sorry. I just hope you don't quit trying because the good outweighs the bad at this site. I think there is so much to offer here and I am grateful...
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    Mom/Baby Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JustAboutRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I see you have received some good advice here, already. To those helping out,
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    Mom/Baby Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JustAboutRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Exclusive"? I don't think that is fair to say. I have seen many new and potential nurses mentored in this forum. Sometimes, threads do get lost esp on weekends and slow times, but don't discount...
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    Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    they have no place in clinical
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    Tape for Dressings??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use pre-packaged pressure dressings. They are sticky as heck, so I usually pre-warn patients how hard they are to get off and that taking them off themselves in the shower, good idea. Some patients...
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    What is a SAM pack?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I dislike the idea of SAMs packs. had them one place I worked and could not always trust moms to keep them out of the reach of visiting children. I know they carry meds in their purses, same...
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    I cringe as he cuts...

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

    I agree w/RN/Writer. It's a good idea to discuss concerns with your coworkers and
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    Scorned by Maternity

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NJNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please keep replies to the thread friendly. And a reminder: If you find a post offensive, do not post a reply; instead, use the reporting system via the red triangle avatar on the post to report...
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    CNA's in L&D?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    you are more than
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    Second guessing myself? Was I wrong?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just from what I read here, you acted appropriately. You don't have a whole lot of time to decide whether you can reduce the cord or not---and it's a tough call for us, who are not super-experienced...
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    CNA's in L&D?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    These prior thread on the subject may help you. Meanwhile, welcome to our forum!!! https://allnurses.com/forums/f35/ob-tech-59857.html?highlight=aide...
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    driving after birth

    SmilingBluEyes replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CEG if you need a copy, let me know. It's pretty
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    Leaving written report at shift change?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to uptoRNin04's topic in General Nursing

    We dont' do this where I
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    Doctor apologized

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    THe ones with integrity often will apologize when they have made a faux-pas. Those who don't just can't seem to. Either way, it sure does feel good to be vindicated, doesn't