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  1. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    SpudID replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do Foley bulbs in OR and from my experience they can be painful for the placement. Many times we will give them fentanyl prior, vistaril and morphine sulfate or nubain. Just another

  2. Well I did it, first string of night shifts under my belt

    SpudID replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just to add another perspective. I avoided ambien for my first 4 months of night shift for the reasons listed above. It was terrible. I slept about 3 hrs a night and regardless of utilizing the...

  3. Should I give L & D 1 year?

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your response Flytern. I feel good about my IV starts. I seldom do lady partsl exams as I am at University hospital and there are usually med students lined up to do lady partsl checks. I...

  4. Should I give L & D 1 year?

    SpudID posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear All, I am 9 mo post graduation w/ a BSN (and prior BS in education). I thought I would love L & D nursing. I am working at a high-risk, high-volume hospital with a short staff. I LOVE my...

  5. Do you ever check CBGs by IV rather than capillary?

    SpudID posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear All, I had a mom who was on magnesium sulfate, insulin, D5W, NS as mainline for the mag, Pitocin, and PCN q 4. She received IV labetolol for her HTN. She had two IVs because the insulin drip was...

  6. Should I give L & D 1 year?

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    THANX so much for your well said advice. I have caller ID now and I don't have to answer the phone. Secondly, I received a letter and a bouquet of roses from two separate families to thank me for...

  7. Do you regret clinic nursing?

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks so much for your responses. It is amazing that the 2 of you have such a broad variety of experiences just 1.4-2 yrs post graduation. It is encouraging. I continue to vascillate but things are...

  8. Novice RN asking if there are checklists for Delivery, Recovery, C-section?

    SpudID posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear All, I wrote once before about my precepting difficulties. Just to update, things are going better. My preceptor is a global thinker and I am linear. Communication/teaching is still difficult. As...

  9. Novice RN asking if there are checklists for Delivery, Recovery, C-section?

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for your help. I know that in my reading of Benner that novice nurses are obssessed about time organization and management. So much so, that they can lose sight of the bigger picture....

  10. Help me manage 2nd stage, please. New Gr

    SpudID posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear All, I am in week 4 of my preceptor/new grad orientation on L & D. My experience has been rough. I spent two weeks with a preceptor who disliked precepting and refused to answer questions....

  11. Help me manage 2nd stage, please. New Gr

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for your support! I was feeling lost and alone. I was supposed to meet my preceptor last night to "go over the birth", but she called to cancel. I am going to approach her about her...

  12. Help me manage 2nd stage, please. New Gr

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just to fill in some more details. Patient at last check was 6 cm and never had a subsequent check. I have not been taught cervical exams and really they seldom do them at this hospital. She never...

  13. Supplements for memory and fatigue?

    SpudID posted a topic in General Students

    Dear All, I was just wondering if anyone was taking alternative medications for memory or fatigue. I am doing an accelerate BSN, a mom of three and still working for two hospitals. Admittedly, I am...

  14. nursing schools in Oregon

    SpudID replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Jill, I remember your name from before. I think you applied to Clark, Linfield, PCC and Walla Walla or OHSU? Anyhow, I was accepted to Clark for the Spring and attended the first week of class....

  15. nursing schools in Oregon

    SpudID replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Laura, I have also been accepted to Linfield and start June 17th, their accelerated BSN program. I can't help you out since I don't know much but I would love to commiserate with you if you...

  16. Clark College Nursing Students?

    SpudID posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Any chance any of you are from Portland but going to Clark or are attending Clark in Vancouver. I am scheduled to start their program in March and have questions like parking and registration. If...

  17. Clark College Nursing Students?

    SpudID replied to SpudID's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Beth, I would LOVE to talk to you. Can we post privately? I don't want to clutter this forum up for anyone and my questions are so specific. I'll see if I can figure it out! Thanks for the...

  18. nursing schools in Oregon

    SpudID replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Anna and all those Linfield minded, I talked to Linfield today. Their application deadline is February 15th. The lady I spoke to said that the 18 mo program is brandnew for them and what...

  19. nursing schools in Oregon

    SpudID replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Anna, I will look into Linfield since I already work for Legacy, I believe there is some reciprocal program with LHS and Linfield. Unfortunately, I know I won't qualify for any financial aid....

  20. nursing schools in Oregon

    SpudID replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear Hoops Chick, I had some specific questions about Clark. How was the grading system? I called the Nursing Secretary and she said that grades are done with A=4.0 and A-=3.7, etc. . . How...

  21. nursing schools in Oregon

    SpudID replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Dear All, I had some questions about Clark and Clackamas. While trying to search for it, I stumbled across this forum and thought I might ask some of you that are in the know. I have been accepted to...