hoppermom3

hoppermom3

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  1. Eyes & Thighs - is this an act of battery?

    hoppermom3 replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had many parents refuse eyes and/or thighs. We simply have them sign a refusal. I always let the parents know what I am going to be doing when babe comes and ask them if they are ok with it....

  2. Day in the life of OB RN?

    hoppermom3 replied to 0236797's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work OB in a small rural hospital and absolutely love it. The great part about rural OB nursing is that you do get to do everything - L&D, Mother Baby, Antepartum, the whole works. It is great...

  3. APA format software vs. Free Downloads

    hoppermom3 replied to BMORE-CSU-RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Another vote for PERRLA...used it for my BSN program and will continue to use it for my

  4. How many OB nurses are certified by NCC

    hoppermom3 replied to Yonkers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have my RNC-OB, and am the only one in our facility. I studied on my own, and did some online learning. I took the test over a year ago on computer and passed the first time. I have been an OB nurse...

  5. Question for Electronic charting for Labor, Delivery and beyond

    hoppermom3 replied to CarrieRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just switched to electronic medical records and are using CPSI. It is a bit cumbersome, with flowsheets and e-forms. The worst thing is that information does not populate from one flowsheet or form...

  6. Worst shift ever

    hoppermom3 replied to RetRN77's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you....I have had a few OB shifts like that. I strive to provide the best possible care and always take it personally when patients, families, or doctors don't like me. I recently had a...

  7. Anyone here an RNC?

    hoppermom3 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an RNC-OB. While it was a personal achievement for me, I received NO financial benefit from my

  8. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    hoppermom3 replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Zebra F-401, Z grips, and

  9. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

    hoppermom3 replied to allevi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have Lab Week, Health Information Week, Radiology Week, etc.....but NO Nurses' Week because "it excludes all the other very important

  10. Frustrated new L&D nurse

    hoppermom3 replied to clb6885's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't usually turn Pit off first....often variables will be resolved with bolus or position change. Of course, it depends on the other characteristics of the strip - do we have moderate variablility...

  11. How long in bed for post C/S mothers?

    hoppermom3 replied to MeditationPeace's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get them up and moving as soon as they can stand...usually around 4 hours post op. First time we walk to the bathroom, clean up, and walk back to bed. Second time (usually an hour or two later) we...

  12. Can someone help with this calculation problem?

    hoppermom3 replied to Kristin07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is an interesting problem, as we usually dose Pitocin in

  13. I'm very disturbed by this

    hoppermom3 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I recently did mouth to mouth on a patient with an oral airway in. Would that have been my first choice? Of course not! However, pt was in respiratory arrest (good pulses, cardiac rhythm) and there...

  14. Cheap on-line Masters programs

    hoppermom3 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting my Master's degree through Western Governors University. I have two friends who are students there and really like

  15. What is your schedule like?

    hoppermom3 replied to Brandy0331's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am scheduled for 3 twelves a week, including every other weekend. However, 1 or 2 of those shifts I may be put on call. We are only promised 3 shifts per pay period as full time ob

  16. What type of degree does your nurse manager have

    hoppermom3 replied to ldcmw1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My manager does not have a BSN, and she is an awesome manager. She did work in our department for 8 years before becoming manager, though. She has the balancing act down pat...spends plenty of time in...

  17. bad luck streak-feeling down

    hoppermom3 replied to nocturnalnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok, it sounds like 2009 has just started with a BIG OB black cloud. The past month has been a nightmare for us as well...it seems like almost every delivery has been complicated. We have had...

  18. Name Badge Credentials

    hoppermom3 replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We are getting new badges this year. There is a list of approved credentials. RNC is approved (but not RNC-OB). IBCLC is not approved

  19. How often are your postpartum vital signs and assessments?

    hoppermom3 replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Vag q 4 hrs for first 12 hrs, then q 12 hrs. C/S (after recovery - upon arrival to pp floor) q 30 min for first 2 hrs, the q 4 for first 24, then q 12. Of course, this is for stable pt - more often if...

  20. L&D vs postpartum vs newborn nursery

    hoppermom3 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a small hospital and we do all three. While L & D is my first love, I do enjoy coming in and getting to do mom/baby care, especially when I was that patient's labor nurse. I also love...

  21. Rnc?

    hoppermom3 replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ANCC does not offer OB certification, only NCC. The credential is now RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, RNC-LRN, or RNC-NIC. I use the RNC-OB on "official" documents (applications, professional correspondence, etc..),...

  22. Skin to skin contact

    hoppermom3 replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We practice pretty much the same as zyna15 at our small rural hospital. We have really pushed in the past year to get all babies s2s, and delay eyes and thighs until after first feeding. We do bathe...

  23. Do You Like, Love or Dislike Your current job?

    hoppermom3 replied to lpnsider's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job. I look forward to each shift. My job is stressful, but I have amazing coworkers, and find nursing to be very emotionally

  24. Does your hospital have a policy on no walking after ROM?

    hoppermom3 replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We allow them to walk and even get in the tub as long as head is

  25. Ibuprofen & Percocet together?

    hoppermom3 replied to FemmeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I give the Ibuprofen as scheduled. I have often given 1 or 2 Percocet with the