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  1. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    BETSRN replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I was taking prenatal vitamins years ago, my nails grew like wildfire! Now I thank this poster for seconding my motion to close down this

  2. Fetal Demise less than 20 weeks

    BETSRN replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love the wreath idea. Our parents dress the baby in whatever they want (if they

  3. Fetal Demise less than 20 weeks

    BETSRN replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I definitely think a FD belongs on L&D. We always keep ours. They should NOT be on a med-surg floor. That's terrible. However, I have to say that I have never seen an induction for an early...

  4. Why can nurses be so mean?

    BETSRN replied to minneRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You had ONE experience with one unit in one hospital. There are lots of great places out there (I know because I work in one). Look around. Interview the managers well. Ask the staff who work under...

  5. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    BETSRN replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This thread is ridiculous and has gone on far too long. Nurses cannot wear acrylic nails: end of story. We all know this and know that these nails are a health hazard. Take them off and get over it....

  6. Why do we need the docs for delivery?

    BETSRN replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    More than likely, these "midwives" that you refer to above are NOT certified nurse midwives (CNM's). CNM's are highly regulated and have wonderful

  7. A & P or Nutrition first?

    BETSRN replied to Mahnikuh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. I would take the A&P

  8. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    BETSRN replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    How sad. Where is the nurse manager in this setting? If this nurse is causing new hires to quit, then there is a real problem that needs to be addessed. Could you, as the instructor, go to the nurse...

  9. L&D staffing guidelines

    BETSRN replied to maxiebelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That would be a very dangerous situation. I would never consider a unit that staffs with one nurse. That's a lawy suit waiting to

  10. Are unnecessary c-sections on the rise?

    BETSRN replied to TNT2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree. I have been a L&D nurse for over 10 years (20 in the field) and I have NEVER heard of diagnosig a dystocia ahead of time. Maybe the poster was using the wrong terminology. You...

  11. relocating to florida

    BETSRN replied to brannach's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you want to get into maternity, you really need to start on the post partum side of things. Psych is so different. You need to get back into taking care of surgical patients. Thankfully, most Ob's...

  12. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    BETSRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure we are getting a "bad rap", however, nurses (not all) do allow themselves to be treated with disrespect by physicians. BSN's ae not going to make us moreprofessional. How we handle...

  13. Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing?

    BETSRN replied to tanner523's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It is the only remaining hospital based program in Connecticut. I know nothing about the program. However, in a hospital based program, you WILL get comprehensive clinical

  14. When is FHR too high?

    BETSRN replied to healingheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The fetal heart rate is always elevated when Mom has a temp, though not always as high as 180's. It would depend on the duration of the tachycardia and also the amount of variability (which tends to...

  15. What choices did you make for L&D?

    BETSRN replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't particularly like assisting with versions, either. Good news is that if the baby does not turn easily, then you leave well enough

  16. Nubain administration during labor

    BETSRN replied to Amanda2526's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have never used Nubain but use Stadol instead. Yet other hospitals in our immediate area do use Nubain. It's interesting how facilities can be so different. You do have to be careful with your...

  17. Vdrl????

    BETSRN replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Syphillis. It is tested three times: at the beginning of the pregnancy, at about 28 weeks (with the one hour glucose tolerance test), and again before delivery. This information is included on the...

  18. Questions about breastfed baby

    BETSRN replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How about cup feeding her? We even do that with newborns on occasion. It's a bit messy but the milk gets in. Try spoon feeding her as well. As far as the bottle goes, I kow you say you have tried...

  19. "don't get stuck in women's health"

    BETSRN replied to snwflknurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go for the women's health thing. It's a wonderful

  20. L&D vs. M/B

    BETSRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree here. It's easier to learn the normal and get a comfort level there before embarking on L&D, fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, labor support,

  21. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    BETSRN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, babies should be unwrapped and skin to skin for nursing:especially when they are just

  22. Male Nurse and OB/GYN ? Is this okay ?

    BETSRN replied to earthlovers123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Start with the notion that there do NOT have to be lots of exams during a labor. The fewer the

  23. Male Nurse and OB/GYN ? Is this okay ?

    BETSRN replied to earthlovers123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You will find many facilities that have males in OB/GYN. Of course there is NOTHING wrong with it. There have been many threads about that: I think on this site. Check the archives. I have heard much...

  24. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    BETSRN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "Back to Sleep" is the AAP's recommendation: no longer side sleeping. Putting them on their backs is the recommended way for SIDS

  25. Swaddling...arms out or in???

    BETSRN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many babies do not feed 8-12 times at first. Research shows that the average baby only feeds 4.3 times in the first 24 hours. That second day is when they come to the party