SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Membranes

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would keep the patient moving, never putting her on one side of the other too long. That said, Madge's idea is something that works,
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    heplock needle size

    SmilingBluEyes replied to greenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Someone said it: Go by your policy. That is the best way. If it does not address it,
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    How does your facility handle low census?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    We have to take turns being called off. Fortunately they don't just call off the perdiem staff first, but offer it to the full-timers. Often they are willing and would love a day off. If I got...
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    Made a med error and am Furious!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    If there is anything I have learned in nearly 10 years of nursing, it is this: Med errors often are not simply the cause of ONE person's action or situation alone. They usually have their root in...
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    Off Orientation!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It will take you a while to feel comfortable. Took me two years. Do not be hard on yourself and if ANY questions come up, ask. Nobody expects you to fully be on your own just off orientation. You can...
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    LPNs in L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sissyboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have worked 4 places, none of which hired LPNs to do labor/delivery. Some do hire LPNs for postpartum and mother-baby, however. Check around before you decide the route. I say go straight for RN if...
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    Any L&D nurses here?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to flygirls2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Look in the larger or teaching hospitals for nurse externships for graduating nurses. good
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    Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    it is not a bad thing, just making the observation that this is happening where I am. I wish all our initiatives were about improving quality of patient care..... this is just
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    Filipino Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mylzi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moderator note: Per terms of service of this site, all posts are requested to be in English, only. Please, keep all words in the English language when posting at allnurses.com. If you have...
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    Any L&D nurses here?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to flygirls2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Got into OB right out of school 9 years ago. No regrets and never have even come close to dropping a baby ever, even when I myself delivered them if this is a dream of yours, do what you can to get...
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    Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is always room for exception. But sending babies to the nursery for all night who are breastfed, just for convenience, is simply not realistic. And sadly, we are just not staffed for this. I...
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    Shaken Baby

    SmilingBluEyes replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. Seek help if this continues to really trouble you to the point of inability to become a nurse. You did nothing wrong. Sadly you will see more situations like this as a nurse. You will...
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    Information on infant care plans

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

    Don't worry. I hope the careplan went well. Good luck in school and again, welcome to our
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    RN put ear drops in moms eyes...help!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to miss h.m's topic in General Nursing

    this says it all. With that, I wish your mom complete recovery and you all peace of mind. I must close the thread on this note, sorry. Good luck to all of
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    Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    our mgt is measuring these things, too and watching staff to see how often and when hand hygeine is being performed. they are taking a HARD look at
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    Information on infant care plans

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

    I am sorry, please do not be afraid to ask for help. I would borrow/look in Whaley and Wong's Children/infant care plan series for this. The main concern AFTER this is watching for jaundice. Extensive...
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    Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always slept better with my baby WITH me, not in the
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    Pts abusing "cultural/religious" practices to manipulate RNs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is room in the middle for what is best. Extremes on either end, never work. I am through with this thread. Carry
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    What? I can't put my mom in a nursing home!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    Some very good advice from the others. I have none to add.Just want to send you my thoughts and prayers. I am so
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    Do you document errors?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nur2007sing's topic in General Nursing

    Errors, and their specifics are documented in variance reports where I work. These are separate from the chart and go to risk management and our manager for review and action. All that I chart on the...
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    Your opinion on retirement benes?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    One place as a 401K, other 403b. I use both for now, til I decide how next to proceed. Meeting w/financial advisor to get all our planning done---or redone rather. I have always participated in all my...
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    Most RN's first borns?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    OH and twin cousins, eldest daughters, both nurses, one RN one LPN and their parents were both ETOH abusers...as well as their grandparents (also mine) so the history goes
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    They did a c-section without anesthesia

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

    We have but one OB doc who will even touch an epidural and that is to turn it off, if needed. Other than that, nobody touches them except to discontinue at MDA order. We call the MDA in if the...
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    Pts abusing "cultural/religious" practices to manipulate RNs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It was not about "please take my baby for a while" that concerned many of us. Refusal to care for a baby, even to feed the child, is a cause for concern and investigation. Not necessarily a CPS call...
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    Pts abusing "cultural/religious" practices to manipulate RNs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not think it is reasonable to give a mom a whole night's sleep without interruption, esp if she is breastfeeding. PART OF MY JOB is to ensure mom and baby are bonding and the parents are able and...