gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care

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  1. Unhappy 22 Weeker

    gypsyatheart replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    (((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))))!!! I have no words of wisdom, these cases are horribbly sad for these little ones. I'm sorry you had such a rough

  2. OB doc not clamping cords

    gypsyatheart replied to Darchild77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This seems bizarre, I would talk to my NM, and as someone else mentioned, get risk mgmt involved. We have a very simple technique, where the RN replaces the Kelly with the cord clamp/inf security...

  3. Need opinion from experienced NI nurses, please...

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow...you will have to PM me, when you have time, we are looking at moving to Sacramento, d/t my husband's job and possible transfer, and it would be nice to have an idea of the "good" hospitals...

  4. Need opinion from experienced NI nurses, please...

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your advice...I'm still relatively "new" to NICU, so I'm still finding my comfort zone, so to speak. I knew this wasn't a safe assignment...unfortuneatly, on a Sat night shift, the only...

  5. LPN duties in mother-baby ubit

    gypsyatheart replied to paula77720's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mother-Baby is Post Partum, only w/newborn care....basically it is what we call "couplet care". At least, that's what it is where I am, in all the major hospitals here. Mother Baby is where the mom...

  6. Need opinion from experienced NI nurses, please...

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your replies and support! I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being a "crybaby", or wimping out . This is really the first time I've had this kind of experience in this unit. Usually...

  7. Nurses and their own health care ...

    gypsyatheart replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    How true this is, at least, this is exactly how I feel. My family belongs to an HMO, and the quality of care has gone downhill so much, it is pathetic. Plus, I hate being treated like a moron whenever...

  8. Loss

    gypsyatheart replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry! That is such a horrible thing to have happen. What a nightmare! This is something we all shudder to think of happenning. I hope the baby is doing

  9. Fetal monitoring

    gypsyatheart replied to Mimi2RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There certainly are times when using internals, be it an IUPC or ISE is necessary. This is not done lightly, however. There is usually something going on to warrant placement of internals, but they...

  10. Fetal monitoring

    gypsyatheart replied to Mimi2RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Both the ISE and the IUPC are one time use only. Only the cables are re-used so there is really no reason why we don't use internals on these moms. We have to go by universal precautions anyway...

  11. PRN RNs in L&D?

    gypsyatheart replied to lynswim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also do L&D on a PRN basis. I worked pointage for yrs and am used to the LDRP model, so we do it all. I feel like I could do L&D in my sleep after all the yrs I did it full time! I love...

  12. PA-C's on L&D

    gypsyatheart replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PA's are not used in L&D here. We do about 400 deliveries/mo and only OB's or CNM's do those deliveries. Even in the teaching hospital there are not PA's in the L&D. There are Women's Health...

  13. Hey I'VE DONE IT.......

    gypsyatheart replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    :biggringi Congratulations!!!

  14. A weighty issue

    gypsyatheart replied to Spicey1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious why you limit the question to "maintaining a healthy weight"...? Why not ask if nurse's feel pressured to maintain a healthy lifestyle period? Like not smoking, avoiding alcohol/drug...

  15. 13yr olds having babies.

    gypsyatheart replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, the thing is, at 13, obviously the girl's mom and dad will be the ones caring for and raising that baby. After all, the 13 yo is still a child herself! The issue of legality is there, but in my...

  16. Nursing Supervisor

    gypsyatheart replied to Lawdo2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Excellent post! You echo my thoughts exactly!

  17. Would you do this so others could get vacation...

    gypsyatheart replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly... I must be dense or something because I am totally not understanding what you guys picking up 8hrs a month extra does??? I agree, everyone should get vacation,but I'm used to systems where...

  18. 13yr olds having babies.

    gypsyatheart replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have to agree, i was also hesitant to say this, but, in this case, abortion might be the answer, especially given the possibilities that smilingblueeyes stated. to be honest, that's the 1st thing i...

  19. NICU nursing web ring

    gypsyatheart replied to cswain12000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me too, if I knew what it was! LOL

  20. Would you do this so others could get vacation...

    gypsyatheart replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    OK, bear with me here, I'm still drinking my am coffee... I'm not sure I understand... So, mgmt is asking staff to pick up extra hours when someone is on vacation...to cover when someone is off the...

  21. 13yr olds having babies.

    gypsyatheart replied to LilTiger1971's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, dear, what a predicament to be in! I am so sorry! As a mother and a nurse, I can sympathize. I do work in Maternal/Child Nursing and do see a lot of teen pregnancies. First of all, thank you for...

  22. Uniforms

    gypsyatheart replied to azgirl's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! :rotfl: That's great! Maybe they can "lease" those to their new nurse! Seriously though, I think this organization is crooked, and I know it's not easy to just "get another job"...but in this...

  23. Uniforms

    gypsyatheart replied to azgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would get another job. This type of nickel and dime stuff is ridiculous! Just on principle, I would leave! I would return my uniforms to them, getting a receipt for them, and then claim them on my...

  24. How many of you are perfect?

    gypsyatheart replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I have had this posted on my fridge for a few yrs now, and I try to live by this...sometimes it's hard! I thought, seeing how I'm spending so much time here anymore, that it'd be another...

  25. Where do you want your nurse, in the event of a cardiac emergency?

    gypsyatheart replied to jjmouse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi JJ, and welcome. I guess I have the same questions as the others. Sometimes it is difficult to get the whole story when on these message boards. But what, exactly, was your responsibility, in the...