camay1221_RN

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  1. Scared to care for IUFD and medical terminations

    camay1221_RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am nearing the end of my L&D orientation and I haven't had to care for a pt with a fetal demise or one who has chosen medical termination. Honestly, I am very worried about how well I will keep...

  2. foot wear

    camay1221_RN replied to jonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the RN's I work with wear Klog brand clogs. I've ordered a pair and am waiting for them to

  3. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    camay1221_RN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, Yes, she does, however, how many of them would come forward and want to take full responsibility for her the way her parents have. Please don't get me wrong, I trust that her family want the...

  4. All You Lefty's Out there....

    camay1221_RN replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, that sounds kind of like me!!! I am dominantly right handed, write with my write, bowl with my write, bat and golf with my right. However, I throw a ball and shoot darts with my left. I am...

  5. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    camay1221_RN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    What thought have the Schindlers' given to who will care for Terri when they are no longer able

  6. Uterine rupture yesterday...

    camay1221_RN replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good for you for persisting with the MD!!! You handled that experience

  7. Cervical exams

    camay1221_RN replied to ryleikat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My preceptor is also a minimalist when it comes to SVE's. Besides, we have enough residents in the place who check frequently enough, that I rarely have

  8. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    camay1221_RN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you wholeheartedly

  9. Transporting newborns after c-sections

    camay1221_RN replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our c-section babies are kept in L&D and after the NICU RN and MD clear the baby, it is kept in L&D and the PP RN comes down and transitions the baby right in the RR so baby can stay with mom...

  10. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    camay1221_RN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    bugsbee, I have never worked neuro, but, I am a mother, and as a mother, I certainly don't think Terri's parents intent is to be selfish! My goodness, this is their child! I can honestly say, I...

  11. pit induction protocol

    camay1221_RN replied to ShawnetteRN05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our pitocin induction policy is the same as the low dose Shea Tab listed above. I am not aware of any of the MD's using a high dose. I would love to have a more conservative policy in place. I...

  12. Checking perineum during assessments?

    camay1221_RN replied to sparkiern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    austin heart, I can certainly see why you were unhappy with your PP experience! It is deplorable to think they even made you wait for pain meds at all! Pain control should have been addressed before...

  13. What weekends do you work?

    camay1221_RN replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work every 4th

  14. "Pit to distress..." (Rant)

    camay1221_RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm gonna try to make a very long story short... I had the chief resident today give me an a** chewing because I had turned off the Pitocin of a pt who had persistent episodes of hyperstimulation. I...

  15. What type of pain med in labor used?

    camay1221_RN replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Alison, Thank you for your sharing your thoughts. I agree with you about the L&D RN not pushing pain meds. I have also heard many offer their very non-objective view of all meds available. I...

  16. What type of pain med in labor used?

    camay1221_RN replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    greenivy, I have the utmost respect for you and every woman who have given birth with no medications. However, I was not one of those women!:wink2: As a L&D RN, I like to just let my pts know...

  17. pitocin induction question

    camay1221_RN replied to l&drocks's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We mix our own, 20units Pitocin in one liter of

  18. Checking perineum during assessments?

    camay1221_RN replied to sparkiern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I only checked the perineum within the first 24 hours unless the pt was c/o a problem. If a pt had a hematoma, she would have let you know just by the amount of pain she was

  19. Rectal temps in peds

    camay1221_RN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    The pediatricians I used to work for always wanted a rectal temp on infants under the age of six months. Many times they would have us, the RN's, show the parents the appropriate way to do a rectal...

  20. Have I made a mistake?

    camay1221_RN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just want to throw more support your way!!! You didn't make a mistake going into nursing! Find a hospital that will train you appropriately and you will see why you chose nursing. I started...

  21. Routine newborn blood glucose testing?

    camay1221_RN replied to bbnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

  22. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    camay1221_RN replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    Jeepgirl, That class, "Grunts and Hand Gestures" was only offered to those of us with a diploma and ADN!

  23. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    camay1221_RN replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    DutchgirlRN, You beat me to it!!!

  24. Should nurses have MSNs

    camay1221_RN replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds good in theory, but sometimes it just isn't possible to get that BSN within 5 years. I am a diploma grad and I have every intention of getting my BSN. However, I got pregnant with my 1st...

  25. patients leaving with IV lock in place

    camay1221_RN replied to ellencrn's topic in Emergency

    I recently had a pregnant, heroin addicted pt leaving AMA. She had her coat on and thought she was out the door until I pointed out I had to remove the IV. Thank God she let me do it without a...