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  1. Smart pumps = Stupid pumps?

    RAIZIE replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are about to get the Baxter smart pumps house-wide but I didn't think they had smart syringe pumps. We are looking for a syringe pump for SCN and Peds because that's how our pharmacy prepares the...

  2. Smart pumps = Stupid pumps?

    RAIZIE replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are just starting to research "smart" syringe pumps for our SCN and Peds units. Can you share what pumps you are using please? And how they are working out for you?

  3. Stadol frequency in labor

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi- Trying to "benchmark"....... If you use IV stadol in labor, what is the usual order for dose and frequency on your

  4. Premature baby 'comes back to life'

    RAIZIE replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hmmm - and I thought cold stress was BAD for infants! Now they are saying the cold kept her

  5. Is this realistic to consider?

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm so happy to have found this Forum!! I will be interviewed later this week for a FT faculty position in a BSN program. When I sent my resume in mid-Dec I was thinking Fall 2008 would be realistic...

  6. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi All. AWHONN position statement says that RN's can remove epidural catheters "if educational criteria have been met". I would like to know: 1- Do L&D nurses at your facility remove epidural...

  7. Is this realistic to consider?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks so much - you have given me a good view into faculty life. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow - & I'm SURE there will be more

  8. Is this realistic to consider?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Looks like my questions are on track for the most part, but the "team teaching" concept is a new one for me. Definitely something to ask! What I know so far is that I would be lecturing 3 hours a...

  9. Is this realistic to consider?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am master's prepared and have spent almost 19 years as a CNS in MCH. I was a clinical adjunct in a community college program while attending grad school and am eager to return to nursing education...

  10. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks everybody for your replies! This is more confusing than I thought it would be. I will need to check with the NY BON as there seem to be different policies by state. I do want to clarify...

  11. Pulling epidurals

    RAIZIE replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    FYI: AWHONN's Position Statement is that no one other than a licensed anesthesia provider should be bolusing epidurals or adjusting infusion

  12. RN/LPN Co-signatures, roles etc.

    RAIZIE posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi All- Question for you! In NY State, do LPN notes etc require RN co-signature? What is the practice in YOUR hospital? Also, what are the PRACTICAL differences in what RN's and LPN's do where you...

  13. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone out there have a policy/protocol to

  14. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, Karen, for yet another

  15. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK - here I go. Please, nobody be offended by what I am about to say. It is SO important in nursing that we practice evidence based care, when it exists. Thank you to the person who asked for a...

  16. fetal monitor question

    RAIZIE replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excuse me......supine is the position mom should NOT be in due to risk of

  17. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is really interesting - I had no idea this thread was still active as I haven't gotten an e-mail about new responses since 2/14! I have skimmed all your messages and will have a response for you...

  18. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yet another example of how the "same" labor process varies infinitely from woman to woman - and from pregnancy to pregnancy! Can't get bored, even after 30+

  19. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for sharing your experience! Those WERE long labors! Enjoy those "fruits of your labor"! Another thing that interests me is that my sister (also an L&D nurse) says they used the foley...

  20. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So, the plot thickens. May I ask the 2 last posters the reasons for their inductions (by the midwives)? Granted, the foley balloon is non-pharmacologic and does not seem to cause hyperstimulation /...

  21. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your responses. It's so interesting how all 3 of you do things slightly differently. Saline infusion vs. traction; monitoring/no monitoring; followed by AROM vs. pit.; I am currently...

  22. ACLS for Labor Nurses?

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    How many of you are required to be ACLS certified to work on L&D? Is the course a worthwhile investment? If your OB nurses are NOT ACLS, what are your standards for recovery of C/S patients? Thank...

  23. Duties of OB nurses (and others) Please feel free to add!

    RAIZIE replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok - OB nurses everywhere- Are you ACLS certified? Are you doing cardiac arrythmia monitoring on all post-op

  24. footprinting newborns

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is everyone out there still footprinting newborns in the DR/Birthing Room? If not, what ID procedures are being used (bands, blood samples etc.)?

  25. Maternity/OB Clinical Specialist

    RAIZIE replied to ER1010's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Just found this thread while browsing. I have been a CNS in Maternal-Child Health (mostly OB but inherited Peds a couple of years ago) for 16+ years. I work in a small community hospital, primarily...