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  1. Episiotomy vs. Spontaneous laceration?

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    All of the research I have read says that episiotomies are done frequently but moms do better without having one. I have also read research that shows moms who have episiotomies have greater incidence...

  2. Waiting for cord to stop pulsating before clamped & cut

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I was just wondering... I keep reading about waiting for the cord to stop pulsating before it is clamped & cut and how this is a good thing. I never saw this being done in my rotation (I...

  3. 4 years of school & 75 measly questions?

    becca.utns posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX and it shut off at 75 questions. I wanted so bad to answer more to prove that I was not an idiot. Mainly they were priority and psych questions. I know everyone thinks they did...

  4. 4 years of school & 75 measly questions?

    becca.utns replied to becca.utns's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just found out I PASSED!!! I kept reading everyone who only got 75 questions on this board passed, but I just felt so bad after the exam. Not anymore! Good luck to everyone

  5. 4 years of school & 75 measly questions?

    becca.utns replied to becca.utns's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope so!!! Good luck to you

  6. What comments do you hear from OB's about birth plans?

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just wondering... When I was in my L&D rotation in school the OB's I worked with would be very condescending with any woman who gave them a birth plan. Usually it was behind the mom's back....

  7. What comments do you hear from OB's about birth plans?

    becca.utns replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the reply! I didn't think many OB's had this attitude, maybe it was because the location of the hospital I had my clinical. It was in a poor part of town and many of the moms were teens....

  8. 13 pound infant...thank goodness it was c-section!

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to share this... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5022344/?GT1=3391 In L&D the largest baby I witnessed being born was 10 pounds. The story doesn't mention if mom had

  9. No slamming me please!!!

    becca.utns replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! I just wanted to add that I smoked a pack a day for 5 years and could not quit. I tried the patch and the gum, neither worked for me. I would actually chew two...

  10. Has anyone had a mom laboring using Hypnobirthing?

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has actually had a patient who used the hypnobirthing technique and how well it worked. And your thoughts on it. Thanks!

  11. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    becca.utns replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    When I had to do this I remember thinking, "OMG, like I don't know how to give someone a bath, is this necessary?" But now after graduating, I think it is actually a good idea! You really learn how...

  12. Has anyone had a mom laboring using Hypnobirthing?

    becca.utns replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Lady Jezebel, if you go to http://www.hypnobirthing.com there is a discussion board and that question has been asked several times with many different helpful replies. I had that question also and...

  13. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

    becca.utns replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you MaryPush, I'm not going to take someone seriously when their spelling and/or grammar is a

  14. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

    becca.utns replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    This has nothing to do with what you are saying :zzzzz , but how you are saying it. I am not a student nurse anymore (thank god!!!!), however you are not making student nurses look very good. I'm not...

  15. Episiotomy vs. Spontaneous laceration?

    becca.utns replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your opinions and experience!!! :) I think I have a little too much time on my hands having just graduated and sittin' around waiting for my beautiful baby to arrive! During my L&D...

  16. NICU's in Atlanta, GA

    becca.utns replied to PreggersRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey April, I am graduating in a week and probably moving to Atlanta in January. I found online that nurses with 2-3 years exp. earn around $48,000 in Atlanta. I couldn't find out how much new grads...

  17. Need advice on new grad trying to find job & pregnant

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I was wanting advice about what to do. I am graduating very soon, pregnant, and possibly moving in January. I have 3 months to work before I give birth and I would like to work in L&D or PP...

  18. Need advice on new grad trying to find job & pregnant

    becca.utns replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I figured I was being inflexible. I suppose I should wait until we move. I just didn't want to forget everything I have learned and sit around at home without a job. And I'm really excited to start...

  19. Anyone took NCLEX after April 1st?

    becca.utns replied to erean's topic in General Nursing

    Have you taken the HESI? I'll take the NCLEX in June and just took the HESI. Out of 160 questions I got only 2 fill in the blank (they were medication questions), and I got one of the multiple answer...

  20. uh-oh...40 and pregnant and nursing school

    becca.utns replied to kellye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting. I am graduating from nursing school in May and I'm 4 1/2 months pregnant! I have diagnosed myself with pregnancy induced attention deficit disorder however. :chuckle...

  21. Anyone talking Nclex in April.....I heard it's a new format

    becca.utns replied to jazznkate's topic in General Nursing

    If only Kaplan would have waited one year to make these changes :rotfl: They are adding fill in the blank and select all that apply. I have heard also there might be a touchscreen and you have to...

  22. Sickness during pregnancy

    becca.utns replied to sashibeak's topic in General Nursing

    She might want to try Sea Bands. They are available at Eckerds and probably any other drug store. They are wrist bands that work by applying acupressure to prevent nausea. I've heard they work really...

  23. Breathe amniotic fluid?

    becca.utns replied to tomten3000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.babycenter.com/mybabycenter/132.html This site talks about babies "practicing breathing" in utero @ 32 weeks. I thought it strange when I read it. NICU Nurse explained it perfectly and...

  24. Preconceptual Counseling

    becca.utns replied to colleen10's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/preconception/gettingpregnant/730.html From all that I have read, it's recommended to go for preconceptual counseling 3 months to a year before you start trying to...

  25. Do redheads have more pain during labor in your opinion?

    becca.utns posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just read some research concerning pain and redheads. The Research Institute at the University of Loisville showed redheads had a lower pain threshold . However, research from McGill University...