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  1. Tubal Ligation

    cvssc replied to Joebrown's topic in Ob/Gyn

    YES,YES,YES!!!!!! Worked in an inner city teaching hospital---lots of research with lots of cases. The information say it occurs in about 1 of roughly 300 pregnancies.. Where I'm from, seems MUCH...

  2. Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

    cvssc replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have had some residents who did very well with breech deliveries. My patient opted for a c/s. She was a G 3 or 4 I believe. She was given options and elected c/s. The only bad breech deliveries I...

  3. Hooray

    cvssc replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    They came to visit us. This one time (after 8 years of nursing) they spoke with me. While speaking, heard a decel. Left the conversation. How nice.--baby was

  4. Pitocin and protocol problems

    cvssc replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you had a physician and his upper level, I assume they had an Attending. That's where I would go. I wouldn't start Pit and if I am that concerned, I find the Attending. I don't care whose feelings...

  5. Anyone work at Baptist Memphis?

    cvssc replied to cinja's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My cousin works in the unit. She really likes her

  6. Discovered a breech baby for 1st time

    cvssc replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After 9 years, I found my first breech. I did vag exam and felt toes moving against my fingers. I felt movement and followed it up to know it was a foot. Even after that nursing that long, it was kind...

  7. Frontier is FANTASTIC !

    cvssc replied to Smark35's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    My friend just graduated from Frontier. Seems to be a good

  8. First vaginal exam

    cvssc replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My preceptor went with me every time. We would tell the patient both of us would be doing the exam as I was new to L&D. They usually had an epidural and were agreeable. I worked in a teaching...

  9. OB Recommendation

    cvssc replied to sydneysmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have advice on that. But, Please, Please get a copy of your records. We have so many that come in to delivery and didn't bring records and moved to close to delivery to get a visit with a new...

  10. Nurse manager says you can't refuse iv

    cvssc replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, the patient can refuse treatment. Usually, when my patient and I have discussed things, they are agreeable. However, if they say no, I won't do it. I will not be

  11. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

    cvssc replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Teenage dad actually asked MD to put an extra stitch in it while patient was being repaired after vag delivery. What a great

  12. Mandatory float to ICU?

    cvssc replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    We were crossed trained to float. We gave a list of areas we would be interested in. No one is required to float to ICU. We have rarely had floaters to L&D. If we have had them, there were from...

  13. To Bulb Sxn Or Not?

    cvssc replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Shouldn't that be a baby by baby decision. If the child is crying, vigorous, and pink???? If they need help???What

  14. How do L&D nurses REALLY feel about natural birth?

    cvssc replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We always have anesthesia to speak with patients on admission. When my patients tell me they want medicine free deliveries, I support them. However, I also requests they leave their options open (some...

  15. Doula Etiquette

    cvssc replied to suewolfie08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a teaching facility. Therefore, they have treated everyone like they are sick, not just pregnant. However, things are changing. Some nurses don't like the idea of doulas and birth plans. My...

  16. Ever had an MD document things to make you look bad?

    cvssc replied to ruralnurs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Changing documentation is illegal. She can write her own note, but not make ammendments to yours. Hope I understood

  17. Admission during labor

    cvssc replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As others say, it's case by case. Rom= admission either to L&D or antepartum. We monitor patients and make decisions. No dilation and bad tracing=admission. You can't just judge by dilation and...

  18. Advice for doing vaginal exams

    cvssc replied to smithtip's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you have a cervical dilation board, they are great to play with during your down time. You can just sit around and practice with it. It's a big

  19. Can't believe our docs...

    cvssc replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a teaching hospital. If we have a BOA, they go straight to a labor room to be evaluated. Also, they infant is evaluated. Of course, we have residents 24/7. But, if she delivers at home, why...

  20. Plantar fasciitis

    cvssc replied to GrnHonu08's topic in General Nursing

    I bought Roper (yes, by Justin Boots)Performance slip-ons. They're great!!! My feet feel so much better. I never really knew I needed an arch support like that until I wore

  21. For L&D Nurses...First Week Of L&D Orientation!!

    cvssc replied to mslema's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went from PCU to L&D. I went home telling my husband I had just made the biggest mistake of my life transferring to L&D. With the right preceptor and time, it gets much better. Best thing I...

  22. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    cvssc replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had them in the room (intern and students) saying hurry. If you don't hurry, you'll miss it. They did. Then the 4th year says, "The nurses will sometimes wait and call you at the last minute-He...

  23. staffing in ob triage

    cvssc replied to emmborn2trek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Worked in a teaching hospital that had a 9 bed triage area. There was a time when our core staff was suppose to be 7-for triage, L&D, recovery, and OR. We had 5. I have seen 43 patients in triage...

  24. Epidurals & Foleys

    cvssc replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use to straight cath. Thank goodness they place foley's now. I'd rather risk infection once instead of several times with a long

  25. Stories of the craziest patient you've ever had?

    cvssc replied to RNJayhawk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was in Evaluations one day. A patient walks up and says she need to see the doctor. She is pregnant with triplets. Last year, she had twins. Asked if she had proof of pregnancy with her. (The whole...