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  1. Postpartum fall risk assessment

    htrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good Morning We are working on a fall assessment for our postpartum moms and I just have one, silly, little question. How much blood loss puts a mom at risk for a fall related to the blood loss?...

  2. Elective placement help

    htrn replied to lisamct's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a nurse run free standing birth center in southern Texas you may be interested in - Holy Family Birth Center in Weslaco, TX. Their website is holyfamilybirthcenter.com. It is a wonderful...

  3. A drug a day email?

    htrn replied to dkemper's topic in General Nursing

    I just moved from OB to ER and would love a drug a-day e-mail!! Any entepreneurs out

  4. Amiodarone and Cardizem drip??

    htrn replied to MedicRN151's topic in Emergency

    Just finished ACLS this afternoon - glad to get that done and overwith - anyway.... They were pretty hip on if you can't get a line in, pop in and IO - works just as well as an IV. They told us about...

  5. The Circumcision Discussion

    htrn replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have seen circs done both with and without analgesia. Most OBs I work with use a dorsal penile block with preservative free lidocaine, some even with buffered PF lidociane. I have seen some family...

  6. Need Some Encouragement From Ob Nurses...

    htrn replied to *Andrea*'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Andrea, You are going to do fine. There is an awful lot to learn in post-partum. Ask lots and lots of questions. Remember, your biggest job is to teach new parents how to be parents - and to give...

  7. New ER nurse

    htrn replied to lupin's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I just went from OB to ER. My first suggestion, get some Vicks to rub on your upper lip for those many, many people that have not quite figured out what a bath or a toilet are. Can you tell I...

  8. I think I have a job!

    htrn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    They'd be fools not to hire you. Congratulations

  9. med surg to ob nursing

    htrn replied to sunneeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I say go for it. OB is very interesting, challenging and rewarding. There will be alot to learn, but it sounds like you are up to it. You may be able to float or be scheduled one or two days a...

  10. Oboy.....I guess this is a good sign.....

    htrn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    :monkeydance: :beer: :yeah: Did I get all the good little guys!!!! Congratulations - I know you are going to find the perfect

  11. I need some encouragement please

    htrn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    {{{{{{Tazzie}}}}}} Everyone of your references is going to be wonderful!!! You are a great nurse that got boned by a facility that doesn't want to pay retirement. I know that this is a tough time...

  12. urgent!! please help

    htrn replied to mimmy123's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tazzi, now my head is just itching We have a large Hmong population nearby. A grand multip Hmong woman came in and had a precipitous delivery with a severe PP bleed. The MD spoke with the...

  13. Nurses First Aid Kits

    htrn replied to Mistify's topic in General Nursing

    Gloves, alcohol wipes, 2X2's, 4X4's, Abd drsg, 4" guaze rolls, 2 250ml bottles of NS, instant ice packs, steri strips, several rolls of different types of tape and benzoine + the bandaids and...

  14. question

    htrn replied to sweetieann's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know docs are pretty reluctant to use them if mom is GBS + and I think it is absolutely contraindicated if mom has

  15. Damn near had a heart attack (re: MgSO4)

    htrn replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Holy Cow!!!! I would have had to change my pants....I'm glad things worked out well though.

  16. newly unemployed.......

    htrn replied to RNtigerEMT's topic in Emergency

    hugs tiger - right there with you as of this afternoon. Will start the job hunt tomorrow. Good luck and my thoughts are with

  17. standing orders in your hospital

    htrn replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Trudy as well - sorry. Our standing orders for m/s patients include K-pad for comfort, tylenol, MOM, Mylanta. Our Labor POS (personal order sets) allow us to start and run IVF...

  18. Please help me with my new Customer-er...I mean Pt

    htrn replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just LOVE the entitlement crowd :trout: You could just tell her if she is not willing to measure and empty her hat, you will just have to cath her so that you could measure and empty at your...

  19. dilemma

    htrn replied to niceswtnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I have been dealing with an aide that has behaved like this towards me many times, and then you should see the things she does behind my back. After talking with her, nicely telling her to knock it...

  20. Nurses performing abortions??

    htrn replied to DebblesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I may be wrong, but isn't a surgical abortion the same procedure as a suction D&C performed in the case of partial miscarriage. I cannot believe that med students are able to opt out of/refuse to...

  21. question re: nurses doing vaginal/cervical exams

    htrn replied to ljb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work straight nocs at a small hospital with 4 OBs and a couple of FPs that do the occasional delivery. We do SVEs all the time, but I worked a day shift with a pit induction and found out that some...

  22. NANDA format - Diagnosis needed

    htrn replied to cccsn's topic in General Nursing

    Risk for Alteration in comfort related to opiod withdrawal manifested by high pitched cry Risk for skin breakdown related to loose stools associated with opiod withdrawal Get a book, those books saved...

  23. ethical dilemma....nurse lied.

    htrn replied to snowflake123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you know what the right thing to do is. I would also consider the example this preceptor has set for you - is this someone you really want teaching you how to do things? How can you have...

  24. breaks

    htrn replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    I work nocs, so total of 8 hours - no built in 'lunch' breaks. Some nights I get paid alot of money for what I know and nothing for what I do - I am there for whatever walks in the door, but we may...

  25. No more VBACs

    htrn replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    #1. PCS - Failure to Progress and fetal distress - stat - 8-15 oz, apgars 9/9. #2. RCS - failed VBAC, again FTP 8-10oz - discovered an appendiceal carcinoid tumor during the section. #3. Successful...