SmilingBluEyes

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

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    What would you do first?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We can all agree, ABCs first. Narcan per policy. If unclear, one maybe should review the NRP codes and policies. I myself, review NRP more like every 6 months to year, versus every two, (for...
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    Duties of OB nurses (and others) Please feel free to add!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agree, we need to know what resources are available to our patients, as well as ourselves, to be able to handle all manner of situations as they arise. THanks for the
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    What are the positions in the delivery room?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The above posts are very helpful; I have nothing to add. But I wanted to wish you the best of luck, achieving your
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    Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I have found this situation, and went to another sink to scrub and sanitize and then asked housekeeping to refill. Deliberately not refilling is not only sneaky, but intrusive to the duty we...
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    Murphy's Law... (long)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yea I can relate. My sympathies lie with you. I am sorry your coworkers did not see fit to help you out.... Hang in there, in all the ups and downs, at least when we know we hit bottom, it's all UP...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for what I consider a very sensible post,
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    Pregnant but Negative Urine Preg?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RunnerRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WOW sorry for this. This is definately something to follow up with your doctor as soon as you can. As said before me, We are not allowed to exchange medical advice of any sort on allnurses.com. Good...
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    They did a c-section without anesthesia

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i ask we keep this thread civil. asking questions is one thing; grilling or making accusatory posts, quite another. i hate to have to close the thread because a lot can be learned by sharing various...
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    Membrane stripping?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tvccrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    no not new. It's been done a LONG
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    Membrane stripping?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tvccrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The doctor/midwife simply does a finger/hand "sweep" of the membranes to remove them from the lower uterine segment. This action can cause the body to release prostaglandins, which can initiate labor...
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    when do you start feeling comfortable?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are being way too hard on yourself. And if someone is telling you "screwed up", perhaps you are seeing it differently that it's meant to be presented. Constructive criticism is always a good...
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    Holiday gift for manager?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNPamP's topic in General Nursing

    You could always make a donation to the charity of your choice in his/her name. I think that is
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    Duties of OB nurses (and others) Please feel free to add!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't be intimidated. Do be aware! WE need you in
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    Duties of OB nurses (and others) Please feel free to add!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One more duty, if you will: Respect to the maximum safety and policy will allow, all your patient's wishes, and special requests. If you get a birth plan, instead of laughing at it or deriding, try...
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    What made you choose L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was in the military when I had my first child. I went into labor, quite unexpectedly, at 33 weeks' gestation. They managed to hold me off for another week, at which point, my son would wait no...
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    mother-baby nursing and midwives

    SmilingBluEyes replied to swedishcornrolls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Scooting this thread to the OB/GYN nursing forum, for more exposure and hopefully, better participation.
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    Huge Sign On Bonuses - Is there a catch?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    The old saying about something seeming to be too good to be true would likely apply to larger-than-life sign-on bonuses. Caveat
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    BSN's vs. Community college

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This thread is pretty old and this subject has been "done" many times before. For a good thread discussing the merits of the different routes to achieving an RN credential see:...
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    Trimesters

    SmilingBluEyes replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Trimesters are generally 3 months, hence the name "trimester". However, the normal term pregnancy lasts roughly 40 weeks, therefore, really, it's a 10 month gestation we are talking about. It's of...
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    I need some advice about L & D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gensing82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP can be achieved in just a day or weekend. Tell her to get with the nurse educator or see this site: AAP: NRP: Provider Resources: NRP Online Evaluation Overview Also, ALL OB jobs I have ever seen...
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    Testicular torsion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The good news, is, fertility can and is usually preserved in a child with the rare and unfortunate condition. Here is an abstract of information I found at the following site: UrologyHealth.org -...
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    I need some advice about L & D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gensing82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OB can be really tough to get into in many hospitals. I always recommend that nurses wanting to break into OB try a few things: Let every and anyone they know they want to work in OB---especially...
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    Decel Interventions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have learned, really, we should not be doing scalp stims in the presence of repeated decels, or most particularly, during a deceleration. ( ever heard Michelle Murray say "Hey I am in distress why...
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    What would you do first?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Os first. Narcan only if your ABC interventions are not working. ALL newborns receiving Narcan go to our nursery for a mandatory 4 hours' minimum observation, on the monitors, if they receive Narcan....
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    New interest in OB Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Run4life's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the above post. I wish you the best. I am sorry you are having marital troubles. I do hope you get what you want in nursing. Good luck, and let us know how it