Oedgar

Oedgar

peds, allergy-asthma, ob/gyn office

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  1. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    Oedgar replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am so very happy for you!! I have followed this thread with interest. I have just made the decision to leave my job, new one lined up or not. The last straw came this week... when my doc randomly...

  2. Rhogam in a very thin patient

    Oedgar posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What are your suggestions for giving a Rhogam to a Very thin patient... with the prefilled syringes? Wishing we had a vial so I could change needle

  3. Rhogam in a very thin patient

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Would you give this ventrogluteal, dorsogluteal, or vastus lateralis? The pt had a bad experience previously with a deltoid injection and probably won't be ok with deltoid site. I thought I read...

  4. I broke my toe and can't tolerate a shoe... now what to wear?

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Found the answer.... crocs! I probably only get away with this because I work in a private practice.. no hard and fast dress

  5. I broke my toe and can't tolerate a shoe... now what to wear?

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Still crossing my fingers for a miraculous recovery by Tuesday... failing that I will try the post op shoe. I just realized one reason I probably found it awkward is because the other foot had a flip...

  6. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    Oedgar replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    70 referrals? That is overwhelming. I hope your situation eases soon. Please keep us

  7. How long do new pt appts take?

    Oedgar posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi all. My question is: how long does it take for you to get a new pt in and out the door? We have new pts arrive 30 mins prior to fill out paperwork. My problem is... if we run at all behind, then...

  8. How long do new pt appts take?

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The paperwork is a demographic sheet, and 3 pages of medical history questions. Most people are finished with it in less than 30 minutes. Occasionally we will have someone take an hour. But generally,...

  9. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    Oedgar replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Just remaining

  10. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    Oedgar replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Editing to remain more

  11. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    Oedgar replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Wow. I do not think it's possible at all for you to be the only nurse for three providers. My job is nuts, but yours is more so!! We had a similiar situation come up today. We have two ob/gyns, each...

  12. Measuring fundal height

    Oedgar posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am curious... do those of you who work in Ob/gyn clinics get the FHR and fundal height for the docs? This has recently been added to my duties... other doc does his own. Now I envy his

  13. Should the nurse be doing this?

    Oedgar posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a pt who had several suspicious mammograms since last Fall. After the latest, my doc decided to refer her to a well-known cancer center to see a breast onc. surgeon for biopsy. I was told to...

  14. Lpn ENT allergy

    Oedgar replied to PhoebeCrompton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is how I was trained... but that was back in 1994. The other nurse had been there 20+ years and continued to work with

  15. Restricting PTO requests?!

    Oedgar replied to T-Bird78's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We don't exactly have restrictions on PTO requests but... I have been in a private practice ob/gyn office since last sept. Before I was hired, I was told we had a prn nurse to call. The reality, when...

  16. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    Oedgar replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a nurse who tried twice to breastfeed, and failed. My son was born at 33w, and in a hospital an hour from my home. I rushed there every morning in peak traffic, navigated impossible parking, and...

  17. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Oedgar replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Speaking of teeth... In the process of trying to improve my appearance and the awful TMJ pain the developed due to my awful bite/malocclusion... I got braces last April. Within two weeks my top front...

  18. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Oedgar replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is well documented that more attractive people tend to find jobs more easily and get better salaries. As with any profession, it is important to look neat and presentable. I was recently hired...

  19. Exhaustion/managing home and work

    Oedgar posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, All. Some of you may have seen my posts regarding my return to work after being home many years... in an ob/gyn clinic. I've had a few comments validating what I've already thought... that the...

  20. Methotrexate in ob office

    Oedgar posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    New to OB office. Can't find much info on how to give methotrexate IM. Specifically, which injection sites are acceptable for this

  21. Methotrexate in ob office

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is interesting for sure, tons more interesting than the allergy clinic... my previous

  22. Methotrexate in ob office

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I actually don't have that information. her visit in the office today was rather unexpected, quick. thanks for all of your help

  23. Methotrexate in ob office

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This pt just had surgery. Still determining if all the tissue was removed. Drew hcg level today. Metho was mentioned, depending on what level shows. Kinda concerned she would have difficult laying on...

  24. Methotrexate in ob office

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have only seen it given one other time since I"ve been there. The volume ended up being two injections of 1.2cc each. Given in the dorsogluteal. My coworker did it. I have been reading and realizes...

  25. Exhaustion/managing home and work

    Oedgar replied to Oedgar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do use the crockpot a lot! At times it's difficult to get the stuff ready in the morning, or I have a recipe that would do better with 4 hrs instead of 8.... but I love my crockpot! When I do cook,...