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hi all, got a quick question for ya: do you work in a unit with a triage and how does it work out for ya? what kind of patients do you see and how long are they in triage? thanks in advance

Ok, so I have been away from the forums, for quite along time, but I need some input. I am part of the hospital's EBP program and we are starting one for labor and delivery, my specialty. Now up till now, there is very little EBP used in L&D uni...

Gwenith, Thanks for the referral! I checked out the site, doesn't have anything on what we are currently working on but the models are a good reference. I went to a conference last week, and it has shown that Euro/Australian medicine is WAY ahead ...

very interesting use of Torodol. I would be interested to know which conference you went to and their references.

I work at an institution where this is a standard option for 2nd trimester IUFD inductions. It works very well as another poster mentioned above, the POC and placenta were delivered sometime during the second bag. This is a viable option for those w/...

Ok for all you Illinoians, where are some of your favorite hangouts, or places to visit in Chicago??? I love to visit Navy Pear or Brookfield Zoo, for family fun... There are many good bars, but I do like MAP, in the Wicker Park area.. And State Stre...

I think that I saw the same rates and that was for a resourse program if I am not mistaken. Good luck w/ all of that I worked in Rush's perinatal system for over a year now and wouldn't mind working at Rush, I like the intensity but perfer not to be ...

Another one comes to mind as for babies just flying on out. Had another multip, was 7cm, wanted to go on her side, BOW intact/bulging, so ok no prob, doc was in the lounge. About 2 min later she says she feels pressure so I go to check her, she isn...

Well, I have had more than my share of crazy deliveries. The inner city hospital where I work had several OBs that were pretty laid back about rushing in to deliver. So nurse deliveries were not that uncommon. Coupled w/ the fact that some of the ...

I think I know someone who works at your sister hospital on the floor and hates it. Main gripe is the fact that sometimes by the time that she actually gets to the fax the patient is already in their bed ready to be assessed. It has caused alot of ...

Sorry about your bad day, stick in there, organization and time management come from experience. Days like this are ones that will make you a stronger nurse if you don't let it overwhelm you. Did you care for your patients as best you can? If so t...

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Trusn: You just saved me from the same nightmare!!!! :imbar Thanks for the good laugh!!!

I'm with you. I too can't stand working postpartum. I like the teaching aspect and all, but would never want to do it even on a semi-consistant basis. I work nights and find it very boaring, to slow paced. I even get board w/ antepartum patients....

Interesting test. I work OB currently and that ranked #26 for me. Liked my Emergency med rotation and that ranked near last. My number one was Nuerosurgery followed by plastics. I always thought of myself as more of a truama/cardiothorasic type i...

Hey all, again asking for advice, but this time not for something that is specifically my prob. I have been working in a community hospital L/D for about 8 months now, love the job, and the co-workers are culturally diverse. Now one culture does o...

Thanks for the good ideas, I will start by speaking to the HR director when he comes back from vaction (every body seems to be on vacation except me;) ) You did hit that nail right on the head Kids-r-us, that is exactly what is going on from my per...

Hey, Sorry never did thank those that replied, so thank you! A month has gone by and not much has changed. I myself am frustrated. So are others. Our manager is back and fully aware of the situation, yet nothing has been done to my knowledge. So ...

Ok so here is this situation, and I can't imagine I am the only on in this boat so any advice would be good. I was employed by a community hospital for 7 years as among various positions a tech and a secretary I worked there during my pregnancies, bi...

You all are right in stating that it is not discrimination, bad choise of words, I just feel that it is a select and I mean select few that I had issues with and there is much more to the story than it seems. I guess they hold some grudge against me...

In repsonce to Imastork... I have had a midwife suggest this as well, but the House OB refussed to do it stating that a full bladder can cause problems of its own, not to mention that it wastes time, just a gloved hand and repositioning are needed al...

For regards to the cord hanging out of the vagina I was always told to try and AVOID touching the cord as that could lead to vasospasm and cause worsening complications, and use a gloved hand to help hold the head off the cervix w/ the pt either in t...

Hmm, does sound like a HUGE amount of info is missing or protected. This story as it is told is VERY fishy! First off, I agree, how the heck would she have at least 12 hours to travel hospital to hospital looking for the care she wanted if she wa...

Just wondering what kind of "Old School" practices are your units still stuck on. Take my hospital for example: Sanitary belts for c/s, which of course lands right across the vertical incision line that they all seem to use (for no really good reaso...

Now from my understanding the limit of viablity is and has been sustained at 24 wks gestation. So if you all were to have a 25 weeker come in and obviously need a c/s for a likely abrution, you all would get the ball rolling right?

Hey Dawn, There have been times where they insist on me shaving. However, that is something I just won't do a head of time as it is not plesent!!!! As for the foley thing, I personally like it, I have a better idea of output and don't have to wor...