SmilingBluEyes

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    FINALLY!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursecher's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Klone did a great job! I can't really add to it. I wish you success and hope you find the job you are well-suited and happy to do. Let us know how it all turns out in the end. Maybe the right job will...
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    VBAC for a Lady Who Has Had 2 Previous C-sections

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a hospital where VBAC is a viable and successful option. Glad I do! And it depends, some docs indeed will allow TOLAC for a lady with two prior c/s, but not as often as when they have either...
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    Encouragement

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely appreciate LPNs. Some of the most valuable information taught to me in my first years of nursing was provided by some amazing and smart, experienced LPNs. Don't let naysayers rent any...
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    Is it best to start in OB or get some med/surg experience first?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to StarDust16's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would start in OB if you can. I did and no regrets. BUT if there are no positions open to you in OB, getting into med-surg is a great start. The experience you gain will be valuable either way. But...
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    How to identify uterine irritability from contractions?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jiayou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Poor oxygenation of the uterus while laying on her back can cause uterine irritibility (low amplitude contractions) as well as fetal heart rate decelerations. Vena cava syndrome. Nora explained it...
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    this hit too close to home...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you...what a difficult time you are having. But you are one of the strongest people on this site and I know you will, in the end, be ok. I am so sorry for your loss. I have no...
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    Dry, Cracked Hands

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    Ask about getting hand sanitizers that are more gentle to the hands. We have bottles of hand sanitizer at each and every patient door. Ours has a moisturizer in it that seems not to bother most...
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    What to do?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Never give up. Keep telling everyone your goals and keep your ear to the ground. Volunteerism is often a route that opens doors for you. People get to k now you and see your willingness to do anything...
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    New Grad Starting in OB**** (Advice from all)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started out right in OB 13 years ago upon graduation. Like any area of nursing, the learning curve is very steep. Make the most of your orientation and ask any and all questions that come up. NEVER...
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    Take your boss to work day..........

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I love the show, Undercover Boss. It's not like that will happen in my hospital, but it still is amazing to see the revelations these CEO's have when they join their rank and file for a week or
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    Obese Women and Anesthesia..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wonder how this lady did, seeing as she was due to deliver her twins in November? OP Please let us know if you are still
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    Need some advice...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LnDrn3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have no problem being direct and asking if there is a problem, in private. That usually defuses such
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    Do "ominous" fetal heart tone strips ever improve if you wait awhile?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Using terb can help, but you have to k now when/how soon baby will be born. I always ask the physician if he/she wants terb. It's a good idea if you have lots of uterine activity, clearly, but then...
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    L&D skills checklist - what is 'phono'?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Never heard that term in 13 years' L/D experience. When was the checklist written and by whom, I
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    Do "ominous" fetal heart tone strips ever improve if you wait awhile?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hope whoever was caring for that labor patient documented her care and the use of chain of command. That is about the best I can say
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    Do "ominous" fetal heart tone strips ever improve if you wait awhile?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ...it just did. The baby was CRYING for help on that strip in the clearest way it possibly
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    Do "ominous" fetal heart tone strips ever improve if you wait awhile?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many cases have been successfully sued based on "lack of timely action to deliver compromised fetus". If your strip is all that "ominous" it means prompt delivery is indicated. Check out...
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    delee suctioning

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jctiabecerra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even routine bulb suctioning is being questioned now. Really the above posts say it all. Routine suctioning esp deep suctioning, is not evidence-based nor healthy! If the baby is stable/breathing well...
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    out of work again

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lyrisnox's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. I agree with Tweety. Self-reflection, NOT bashing, is key to your moving on and in a positive
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    Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    No. I want to be treated as well and as per normal for all patients. I see a lot and learn a lot more when I keep my mouth
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    why do doctors order more vitamin d tests than anything?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    AH, well here in the rainy PAC NW (Washington State), where people rust instead of tan, it makes perfect sense. I personally was shockingly low when my wise Family Pract tested me. See, w/o vit D...
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    Physiology of FHR monitoring

    SmilingBluEyes replied to butterball1980's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Time for real time U/S then if this were to persist,
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    sex in the work place...really?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospice, yep you bet. I think that is great. But between employees in the work place?
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    Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe so, but it helped many of us in rural areas where lining up work was not so easy to do ---especially prior to graduation. Also, it was 7 years ago. May be, by now, policies have changed on this...
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    Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a great thread, thanks. I did receive training on resume and cover-letter writing in my ADN program, thankfully. It was covered in the last weeks of our final semester. A plus for me was,...