sbic56

sbic56 BSN, RN

Obstetrics, M/S, Psych

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  1. Trigonometry and Nursing

    sbic56 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    You are fortunate to have the type of mind that can appreciate the higher math. We aren't all so enlightened by the exposure,

  2. failed nclex 5x

    sbic56 replied to momx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, that makes me feel better. I thought it might be just me!

  3. failed nclex 5x

    sbic56 replied to momx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    momX2 I know this is OT and I hope you don't see it as petty, but I am curious. Why do you type in a different font every time you post? Sometimes all caps, sometimes all lower case, sometimes just...

  4. "I don't know who to vote for?"

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not that Kerry would be my first choice of all posibilities, but is way ahead of Bush on the issues I support. (No suprise there!) 2. Kerry, Senator John, MA - Democrat (64%) 3. Bush, President...

  5. failed nclex 5x

    sbic56 replied to momx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It could be that she doesn't have what it takes to be a nurse or it could be that she is just no good at taking tests. I know an RN who I would put up against anyone when it comes to skills and...

  6. Trigonometry and Nursing

    sbic56 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    Never heard of trig being required. (Good thing, because the nursing shortage would be much

  7. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found this pro-life debate with a search. I have to say it is the best I have seen in that it does make some concrete points that most are unable to do. Interesting how it mentions the brain...

  8. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    fergus, laura Thank you both so much for allowing us to be spectators to such a respectful, effective debate. I know I have learned much from you both on the ways of proper debate, not that I think...

  9. pain between shoulders - dumb question!

    sbic56 replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, sounds like GB...but the only way to know for sure is to get that work-up. Let us know what the doc

  10. What do you bring home with you?

    sbic56 replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. Some places take some pretty extreme measures when the keys go home with staff! Any place I have worked, we have always had to make the trip back right away, but no sirens or locksmith fees taken...

  11. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I never realized just how well you articulate such a logical thought process, fergus. You are good! I certainly wouldn't want to be on the opposite side of a debate with you, but I thoroughly enjoyed...

  12. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Fantastic reply, fergus! Ever think of running for

  13. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, fergus! This is the voice of reason speaking. Is everybody

  14. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the clarification. I agree...whatever mom says, goes with me, too. Editted to say: At 16 weeks, it is a fetus, but as a nurse I know my patients beliefs reign supreme over my

  15. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    sbic56 replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of our staff RN's is a trained grief counselor and follows all of these patients for the first year after their loss. Unfortunately the lady that had the C/S refused any support or counseling...

  16. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    sbic56 replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just wanted to chime in and add I certainly believe in the choice for a C/S! My only concern was, the only time I saw it happen, the mom did not fair well in the grieving process aftrward and I...

  17. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was hoping it was perhaps that she was just deliriously tired.

  18. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a sad irony that you need to be anonymous having helped so many through what was such a difficult time in their

  19. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Indeed. In a perfect world all the saved babies would live happily ever after. Unfortunatly, the one we live in is hardly that way. One has to be rational and realistic. I hadn't read that post about...

  20. Would you assist in abortions?

    sbic56 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know you know there is no such thing as a "16 week baby." It is this tactic of trying to twist terminology to strike an emotional response in an attempt to prove that abortion is murder. It's one...

  21. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    sbic56 replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sure we think we are protecting or being kind to move these moms to another floor, but really could be thwarting the grieving process or at least failing to truly acknowlege the loss of their...

  22. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    sbic56 replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would be interesting to know. There's got to be literature on it somewhere. It makes sense to me, especially after caring for the woman I mentioned. She went from the expected hysterical response...

  23. Thoughts on working with a laboring patient with a deceased baby?

    sbic56 replied to kar212's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a choice, but not recommended for reasons stated above. I question if sometimes mom is less able to grieve in a more complete way if she doesn't deliver lady partslly. I attended a C/S where...

  24. Operative Vaginal Deliveries

    sbic56 replied to ~DDee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, I hear you! I have seen too many not so great outcomes on both, but it is nice to see someone who really does know how to use forceps and watch the baby come down and out smoothly. I don't see the...

  25. Operative Vaginal Deliveries

    sbic56 replied to ~DDee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen docs use forceps to bring the baby down and vacuum to finish probably a half dozen times. I've seen unsuccessful vacuum attempts go to C/S quite a few times. Forceps are a dying art, but...