RNLaborNurse4U

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  1. Delivery meds

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found a site with a reference to hemabate being stable at room temperature for 9 days:...

  2. Delivery meds

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We only pull out the erythromycin eye ointment, bag of oxytocin, and sometimes a vial of lidocaine (if mom goes without an epidural, or her epidural seems too light). We never pull out hemabate or...

  3. 17-lb Russian baby

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did you also see what it said that she ate? A lot of potatoes, pasta and tomatoes. Not exactly a good variety of foods to eat, especially if you're diabetic (which I highly suspect that she

  4. Unapproved abbreviations

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to FroggieLiz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    TOBP - nothing to do with blood pressure, it's Tired Of Being

  5. Deep SC vs IM B12 injection ?

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I require monthly B12 injections (I'm post gastric bypass), and get it IM, with the longer

  6. NICHD and AWHONN fetal monitoring guidelines

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found a very comprehensive site put out by NCC regarding the nomenclature: http://www.nccnet.org/public/files/NICHDMonograph.pdf I'm printing it up now as I type this, so I can start learning more...

  7. Does your ob unit provide you with scrubs?

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to jenobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Halinja - stockpile some in your size right now then

  8. Do nurses collect cord blood?

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to PlourdieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The nurses where I work do not collect the cord blood. However, we do put the collection kit onto the sterile field for vag or c/s deliveries, and we label the blood after the physician/midwife...

  9. Balancing being a nurse and a wife

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I was in an abusive marriage when I was going to nursing school. My ex husband was totally unsupportive of me going to college. Though, he did like the idea of the money I would be bringing home...

  10. Does your ob unit provide you with scrubs?

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to jenobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our unit provides our scrubs, and also washes them for us. It's an expensive service, but I'm grateful for it! No need to buy your own...wash your own....only downside is when we are low on scrubs,...

  11. NICHD and AWHONN fetal monitoring guidelines

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We're having 3 1/2 hour inservices on the new terminology for EFM next month. A lot of us are dreading it, because it sounds like it's going to make us have to really change our thinking and...

  12. Neoventa...very interesting

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very very interesting, thank you for

  13. 02 sat and duramorph

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do continuous pO2 monitoring while in PACU (30-45 minutes), and then Q1 hr resp rates for 24 hrs on postpartum. No pO2 unless s/s resp

  14. NSVD with a vulvar hematoma

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to californianclextaker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe that a hematoma can happen at any lady partsl delivery, but traumatic deliveries (operative deliveries, etc) increase the risk. Sounds like she was one of the unlucky few who developed a...

  15. Nurse with latex allergy?

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to curliegirl80RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a latex allergy, and knew it before I started nursing school. You just be careful with your latex exposure in the work environment. Many places are actually latex free, so it's not as big of...

  16. Non smoking hospital: What is this?!!!

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital (and all of it's properties, we have multiple sites) went smoke-free about a year ago. It's WONDERFUL!!! No more walking through a smoke-filled haze to get in the hospital. No more...

  17. epidural dosing

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Always refer to your state BON for scope of practice. In my state (PA) RN's may NOT initiate epidurals, change rates (increase or decrease) or give a bolus dose. The only way an RN can do this is if...

  18. Oxytocin Protocols

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have 20 units pitocin mixed in 1000cc LR. We have two protocols: Rapid: Increases are every 15 minutes -- start at 2 mu/min, then 4 mu/min, then 8 mu/min, then 12 mu/min. After that, increase by...

  19. Threatened preterm labor

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For us, it depends on the doctor's group. The maternal fetal medicine docs will usually go to Magnesium first. They will also usually implement procardia after 24-48 hrs on Mag, and start to wean...

  20. Computer Charting

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use the QS system, and have a computer in each labor room to chart on. We also have a portable computer on wheels for each triage bed. Since I grew up on computers (essentially) I love, love,...

  21. standing orders/JAHCO

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to feebebe23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All of these rules and standards are ridiculous, especially when it comes to L&D. We have patients that come in the door 24/7 for things that need evaluated immediately, and without a doctor in...

  22. charting vacuum assisted deliveries

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I document: Kiwi vac applied by Dr so-and-so. Kiwi vac pop off x (# of pop-offs). Kiwi vac off by Dr so-and-so. Of course, I also document maternal pushing, and fetal response. But since I do not...

  23. Statistics

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yeah, I am concerned that I might not be able to transfer my stats class to Frontier. But like I said on the CNM board, even if I have to take it again at Frontier, it's not a big deal to me. The...

  24. Statistics

    RNLaborNurse4U posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did it! I enrolled today in Intro to Statistics, to work towards my degree as a CNM. I currently have an associates degree in nursing, and have worked in L&D for 6+ years. I am so psyched! My...

  25. Have you taken one of these Stats courses for Frontier entry requirement?

    RNLaborNurse4U replied to mitchsmom's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm looking to apply to Frontier for the ADN to MSN bridge program. I'm starting my statistics course at my local community college next week (online). I noticed that Frontier will only accept...