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  1. HELLP Sybdrome

    unikuelady replied to gwenith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We tend to have "runs" of "this week teen mothers-next week drug use-then blood transfusion week". We just take it in

  2. postpartum hemorrage PPH

    unikuelady replied to livtek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would also like to add that even if the patient states they are voiding ok, check for full bladder. Some patients have a hard time emptying their bladders. I agree with the previous posters advice...

  3. "Never trust a 35 weeker"

    unikuelady replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lifelines is also indexed in International Nursing Index, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and MEDLINE. I hope this information

  4. Nursery to NICU.... ?

    unikuelady replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At my hospital we have hired 6 new grad nurses into the level II NICU. All have been working from 1yr-2yrs now in the unit. One observation that I have made is that most were having some difficulty...

  5. New member needing advice

    unikuelady replied to trixc's topic in General Nursing

    I live in riverside, CA and I can tell you that it is very crowded, the freeways are horrible, and it gets very very hot, housing and electricity is getting very expensive. There are very nice areas...

  6. "Never trust a 35 weeker"

    unikuelady replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Caring for the Near-Term Infant is an AWHONN Initiative that is addressing the issues and needs of babies born between 34-37 weeks. There are some good articles about this in Lifelines publication...

  7. What should I bring???

    unikuelady replied to mumofbratz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think it is necessarily what to bring, but more of what to do! IMO being a good patient is one who: Listens to my instructions follows my instructions asks questions - especially about plan...

  8. ? For those who do C-Sections often

    unikuelady replied to kbclary4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK I'm going to the be the "other side of the coin". My husband told me in the beginning of our pregnancy that he did NOT want to be present for the birh. He said he was sqeemish with blood and it...

  9. How To Give A Baby Eyedrops?

    unikuelady replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    put them in while she is asleep. Gently pull her bottom eyelid down and place the drop in the little pocket it makes. Worked every time for

  10. How long did you breastfeed?

    unikuelady replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    22 months exclusively then total of 3 and 1/2 years. genetic/metabolic/allergy issues necessitated breastfeeding until able to tolerate enough variety of foods for nutrition. and yes she was is...

  11. Looking for good study guides/materials...

    unikuelady replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    congratulations on wanting to take the RNC exam. I took it 2 years ago and passed. I took the Maternal/newborn test. Besides studying, EXPERIENCE is a must. Many of the questions were critical...

  12. Volunteering in NICU?

    unikuelady replied to Heathernanny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was a volunteer NICU "snuggler" at our childrens hospital for 5 years (during prerequisits and nursing school) There was quite a bit of training to go through, classes to take (basically hospital...

  13. I really need to talk about this! (long)

    unikuelady replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just love all the great replys to you. I actually had a OB MD at the nurses station...just steps away from the patients room, refuse to check the patient when told that the patient (3 hours post-op...

  14. I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    unikuelady replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    First thing: Call your manager and tell her you need to take time off starting immediatly. If you have vacation time/pay available then take it so you won't have to worry about the bills getting...

  15. Are we Autonomous Nurses or Employees?

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

    I think the powerlessness over our nursing practice has to do with not enough time to DO EVERYTHING! I've been an RN for 6 years, when I started the average patient load was (in couplet care) 3 moms...

  16. Are we Autonomous Nurses or Employees?

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

    I am confused by the wording of this question. I voted no because working in a hospital I have to follow policy and procedure. I feel free to make my own decisions on patient care within this...

  17. Narcan at Delivery

    unikuelady replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also a very difficult decision to make is: Is the baby apnic/de-satting due to moms narcotic administration or is the infant having respiratory distress due to sepsis or other problems. This is also...

  18. Narcan at Delivery

    unikuelady replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have been having a sudden increase in needing narcan for infants of our Stadol receiving moms. We also have a high risk population for illicit drug use. I asked in L&D why so many more moms...

  19. What does your spouse do?

    unikuelady replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    my partner is permanently disabled. takes care of the house and

  20. Anyone know what ANGILNEYNOTICENEMA is?

    unikuelady posted a topic in General Nursing

    My daughter just phoned me and said this is what she has been diagnosed with. It pertains to a blood test that had to be frozen and spun. The doctor told her it is very rare and causes her tongue...

  21. Anyone know what ANGILNEYNOTICENEMA is?

    unikuelady replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

    Thanatos, thank you very much for the information. My daughter call me back and said it is ANGIONEUROTIC EDEMA. Her C1-INH was very low. I went to the HAE site and the description matches her...

  22. What have you taped lately?

    unikuelady replied to kim93079's topic in General Nursing

    I have used it to fix the holes in my scrub top pockets. I goes through the washer and dryer, I've even ironed over them. Sticks great and I don't have to sew or get rid of an otherwise perfectly...

  23. Heard a sad, scary story from my preceptor today

    unikuelady replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen a decapitation of a premature infant delivered lady partslly. The infant was 22wks gestation and had a heartbeat up until the moment of delivery. the infant was in footling breech...

  24. Typical day at the postpartum unit and precautions

    unikuelady replied to babymeena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am wondering about your registry. Personaly I will refuse to be team leader/charge if the registry sent me a new grad. IMO ALL registry/traveler nurses need to have a minimum of 1 year experience...

  25. Police say Toddler got drugs from breastmilk

    unikuelady replied to TiffyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I come across postpartum women daily who use meth, cocaine, marijuana, etc. Most have no interest in breastfeeding their babies. Part of my discharge teaching includes the dangers of exposing the...