SmilingBluEyes

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

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    The truth about EAP Counseling

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is excellent. And many people need to know, if something horribly traumatic happens on a unit (unexpected death, workplace violence occurence, etc.) the EAP should be used for all employees...
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    I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a lot of surgeries and this never happened to me. I am sorry it happened to you. HOW
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    The cheerleading is NOT helpful

    SmilingBluEyes replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It also helps to ask the laboring mom what works for her. Some actually LIKE and ASK for counting and encouragement. Others want us to keep our mouths shut. It is not about us, you are right. It's...
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    Water Births?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sites about/from The Farm and Ina May Gaskin: The Farm Midwives The Farm Community home page Ina May - Author, Activist,
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    Water Births?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The Farm is wonderful. I have read Spiritual Midwifery too many times to count. I have also read Ina May's other works /articles at times. Have you considered that (going the the Farm) a...
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    pregnancy..birth control,etc

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PACU queen's topic in General Nursing

    Right on, call your doctor. Policy makes it impossible for us to give or receive medical advice on allnurses.com. Please ask your health care provider these questions. No information on the internet...
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    Newborn infant assessment

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Avelinne's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How about watching a pediatrician/newborn Nurse Practicioner do this and taking pointers from them? Our NNP is a wonderful teacher and knows her stuff. I am always learning new things from her, and I...
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    Is L&D my destiny?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You won't be "stuck" in any specialty unless you allow it. You have to give one a try, obviously. If you feel OB is your "destiny" and you can get a position there, consider that it may mean that it's...
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    Elective Primary C/S

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have read that before, and it does concern me greatly, mitchsmom. Like I said before, push Mother Nature too hard, and she will give a hearty and ugly shove
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    wannabe lactation consultant

    SmilingBluEyes replied to maggijo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great post, mitchsmom.
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    My patient was complete for 7 hours :(

    SmilingBluEyes replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Never would happen where I work. About 3 hours' max is all we go in most cases, and only where there is real progress. This is why I let women "labor down" as much as possible (this makes it necessary...
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    The cheerleading is NOT helpful

    SmilingBluEyes replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have found many laboring women are REALLY turned off by noxious stimuli, including perfume and noise. And loud, sing-songy nurses' voices are at the top of the list. I model quite and calm behavior....
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    Water Births?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have found the commode is a great place to labor, as well. I know sounds disgusting, but it works. Opens up the perineum and places a woman in a favorable position for progress. Also, may want to...
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    Water Births?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Like I said, shop around. There are centers that have midwives who do water birthing, while others do not allow waterbirth by policy. If you are truly low risk and looking for low to no intervention...
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    How embarassing (LONG)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I like Triage's idea. Bring some treats, a contrite apology and be done with it. We all lose it now and again. You feel badly, I know. But you can and will be
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    want to ask something

    SmilingBluEyes replied to saitox's topic in General Nursing

    No discriminatory practices exist where I work Re: tatoos. But "excessive" piercings are another story, for safety reasons. Not allowed to have eyebrow rings or tongue rings, but tatoos, nothing...
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    New Grad - can't keep it together.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to vegnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say that first few months out of school I was so disorganized and stressed, I swore I had no place in nursing. You just have to hang in there, do your best and really be sure you ask...
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    Water Births?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well you will hurt unless you chose an epidural. Water birth is much easier for some---and definately a great alternative to medicalized birthing. But you will hurt, make no mistake. If you are...
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    Remember You're Important

    SmilingBluEyes replied to luvscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Well-said!
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    Any hot tips for starting IV's????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Check out these threads: https://allnurses.com/forums/f224/tips-iv-starts-130854.html?highlight=iv+start+tips...
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    Hey, Managers! What's up with the "weeding out" of good nurses?

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

    When I read (right here at allnurses.com) of the ridiculously inept, insufficient, disorganized and short orientations new nurses get, before they are expected to take on 7 to 10 acutely-ill and...
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    New Grad - can't keep it together.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to vegnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with PRN and the others before me. You have hardly had enough orientation to learn anything, let alone how to get along on a med-surg floor on your own. I am continually dismayed and angered...
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    two full time jobs for a new grad

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shyinla2004's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend perdiem. That way, you can tell them when you are available or not. Also, there is often a differential that comes with PD positions. Mine is 15%. Significant, if you break it
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    Home Remedy for gallstones

    SmilingBluEyes replied to K os's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with remedies like this, is people think they take the place of solid medical care from a qualified provider. In some cases, such things can cause more harm than good. I would never...
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    OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    SOMEBODY is unaware of risk management rules of thumb. NEVER assign blame in a patient chart. That is what occurence/incident reporting is for. Time for a powwow with the manager, ASAP. Hope you did...