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  1. Looking for a Nurse Mid-Wife in Mississippi

    BETSRN replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also, go online and go to the ACNM website. They have a finder too. ACNM is American College of Nurse

  2. CNA performing a newborn screen?

    BETSRN replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Newborn screening (I assume you mean the PKU test) is done by an RN. The heqaring screenings are done by our teachs and in some places by trained volunteers. What screening is the original poster...

  3. pushing with an epidural

    BETSRN replied to starry nights's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursing is permitted to turn an epidural off. That doesn;t take a doc to turn the

  4. pushing with an epidural

    BETSRN replied to starry nights's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Glad to see that others are leaving their moms alone,

  5. How to help new mother who is very detached from baby

    BETSRN replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You know, I am sorry to hear you say the thing about SS copnsults disappearing that should ahve been put through on someone wealthy........ it is sad how some (nurses and physicians) will make a...

  6. How to help new mother who is very detached from baby

    BETSRN replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With a young woman like that (or any age) we would get social service involved and most like also make sure that we have a VNA referral foe someone like that. There are many services available for...

  7. Nursing student - asking for advice!

    BETSRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When you do a vag exam, get used to looking at the patient's face while you examine her: in other words, make eye contact with her. It makes the entire thing a little less invasive for both of you....

  8. pushing with an epidural

    BETSRN replied to starry nights's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It takes well over two hours for the effects of an epidural to wear off. When I talk about turning off the epidural off it is before the birth (shortly before) so that the lady can have some feeling...

  9. pushing with an epidural

    BETSRN replied to starry nights's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Usually, I turn off the epidural pump and let the mom labor down. The hardest part siometimes is keeping the doc out of the room! If you leave well enough alone, Mom will have the urge to push when...

  10. Writing on Fetal Heart Monitor Strips

    BETSRN replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always chart on the strip and then transfer my information to our labor flow sheet. We have electronic documentation but we still chart on the strip anyway. However it is very improtant that all...

  11. Cervidil and uterine rupture

    BETSRN replied to lady_jezebel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We all prefer cervidil over Miso: always have. Of course cervidil causes cramping. The rest of the story sounds like an unfortunate event. I have to say that we ahve never had a ppoor outcome with...

  12. Questions about L&D orientation...

    BETSRN replied to RNRose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It takes a good year to become at all comfortable in L&D. Don't worry and do not be afraid to ask a lot of questions and ask for help when things are uncertain. Everything is always uncertain in...

  13. CRNA programs in Connecticut

    BETSRN replied to pokey sn's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have a friend's daughter who is in the CRNA program at New Britain General Hospital. It was very competitive to get int (she worked there as a staff nurse) and the last time I saw her she was...

  14. Fired!! long

    BETSRN replied to Shoeshinerae's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I think it's good that you are out of there. I would suggest that you write up this complaint and submit it to the nursng board of the state. is that where complaints go? I would make sure that you...

  15. Working with Doulas

    BETSRN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Regarding the patient getting the Stadol....they probably decided to give her a full does (1mg. as opposed to 1/2 mg) because in my opinion, the first dose always works the best and if you don't give...

  16. Working with Doulas

    BETSRN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's probably Danbury Doulas, not Banbury. They are probably the group that is based at Danbury Hospital in

  17. Help With Contractions, 3 Days Now

    BETSRN replied to edib1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an L&D nurse. Stripping membranes OFTEN does not work: only causes you to have more uterine irritability. You are only a little past 38 weeks now: you have plenty of time. If there is no...

  18. Patient Care Techs in Postpartum

    BETSRN replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats LauraLou. You'll get invaluable experience and have a great time! Betsy RNC

  19. Patient Care Techs in Postpartum

    BETSRN replied to LauraLou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We love our techs and couldn't do without them. We are an LDRP unit. Our techs do not do much with any undelivered patient. However, on delivered patients, they do vitals, help with showers and bag...

  20. Re: Florida's 1st prize in the "Salary Hall of Shame"

    BETSRN replied to CLLRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can we talk a little about the differences in the "birthing culture" in Florida? Maybe we can get some Florida nurses to add their comments. I worked with Karen (above) and am always interested in...

  21. Working with Doulas

    BETSRN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love doulas, and am sorry we don't encounter more of them. We only have them occasionally. I wish we had a doula program. I am alwayas happy to ahve a patient who brings a sould with her because...

  22. New to L&D (Hopefully)

    BETSRN replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D is a critical care area and I feel that experience before starting there is critical (although many would disagree with me). Good luck and take your time learning. It takes a good year after...

  23. highest paying hospitals in florida?

    BETSRN replied to Roberto's topic in General Nursing

    rachel, your e-mail does not work. I treid to ask you some questions and my e-mail to you did not go through, Said you were not a user, whatever that means.

  24. hospitals in florida

    BETSRN replied to Limor's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I don't think anyone here is from outside the United States. Why the post aout gren cards and all? If you were responding to me, I am in Connecticut. Last time I checked, that was part of the United...

  25. highest paying hospitals in florida?

    BETSRN replied to Roberto's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Rachel, I saw your reply on allnurses.com on Florida hospitals. The salaries down there are even lower than I thought. I am ion Connecticut where my base is $30/hr. I have almost 20 years...