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  1. post c-section pain management-rant and question

    breastfeedingRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    we have one doc that at 24 hours writes new orders that differ from the standard c-section orders that would come into effect at that time since the epidural orders end at 24 hours. all the other...

  2. When a baby is born....what does your hospital do?

    breastfeedingRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we play brahms lullably when the mom is leaving L&D on her way to postpartum, so that she can hear it. it only plays in the main hospital halls/public areas, not on the units/rooms, so the mom...

  3. Is it ok if I lurk and post occassionally

    breastfeedingRN replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    lurk away! have your tried hypnosis for your fear of vomit? could be worth a

  4. How Many sucessful VBAC's..

    breastfeedingRN replied to Cherry2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly. I had only seen one VBAC in the year I have worked postpartum. I read the VBAC consent form and it actually said several times how the risks of VBAC were less than the risks of C/S and that...

  5. Ice Packs?

    breastfeedingRN replied to Aneroo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    when i was home postpartum after a 2nd degree lac, i would put water in a newborn size disposable diaper, then freeze it and presto! i also suggest this for engorgement to my

  6. 17 week gestation

    breastfeedingRN replied to Stephanie in FL's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That makes complete sense. on another board where I post, some of the mom's who have lost their babies have posted pictures. I don't think anyone has said anything but how beautiful they were. I even...

  7. 17 week gestation

    breastfeedingRN replied to Stephanie in FL's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my friend lost a baby at 17 weeks and it was very hard. hopefully they have a good bereavement program and they made a memory album for them. some parents choose to hold their baby, others don't. my...

  8. Testing out of HCC classes?

    breastfeedingRN replied to arizona_zorie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i tested out of them back in 2001. i worked as a medical assistant for 7 years before that, so i thought they were very easy. i think if you have a medical background, then they should be easy to...

  9. Children and career?

    breastfeedingRN replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just wondered if you have thought about looking around for another NP that wants to work part-time and see if you can find somewhere that will let you guys "share" a full time position. 2...

  10. *rant* "Nurse" at office answering questions.

    breastfeedingRN replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was an MA for many years and never referred to myself as a nurse. When I worked in a peds office for several years, one of the docs would call me her "nursie-poo" to her patient's, but I always...

  11. Pt / Nurse Ratio - and things you like about post-partum

    breastfeedingRN replied to BookishRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i love couplet care! some nights can be a little "boring", but there are many a night that aren't. breastfeeding issues, postpartum hemorrhages, people with pre-existing issues, etc. i do love all the...

  12. Have is the shift on postpartum unit look like

    breastfeedingRN replied to livtek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi! I started as a new grad on PP about 11 months ago. Every place is different I am sure, but here is how my night typically goes. I usually have 4 couplets assigned to me. Get report and am...

  13. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    breastfeedingRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am totally paying out of pocket for my homebirth and prenatal care because my insurance at work doesn't cover lay midwives or homebirths. actually, i am going to try to fight them for some...

  14. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    breastfeedingRN replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Definitely! I am pregnant with #2 right now and have a CPM and am planning for a home waterbirth. I had DD in the hospital, after planning on a birth center birth with a CNM. I had high blood...

  15. liver transplant questions

    breastfeedingRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    hi all. another question. when someone needs a liver transplant, how long do they have to find one? they are talking about it being a possibility in the future, but that because she tried to commit...

  16. Fetal Monitoring & Home Births

    breastfeedingRN replied to StBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awesome post! I plan on having my baby with the care of a CPM at home this time. I couldn't have said it better, so I won't even

  17. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    breastfeedingRN posted a topic in Emergency

    hi ER nurses. my sister apparently tried to overdose on tylenol PM or was taking it too much over a few days maybe to help her sleep. she is in the ER right now and the docs told my BIL that she has...

  18. What do you wear to work when pregnant?

    breastfeedingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Wondering what you wear when you are pregnant. I wear scrubs all the time because I love pockets. Just can't find many maternity scrub tops. i am going to get me some stretch drawstring...

  19. What do you wear to work when pregnant?

    breastfeedingRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everyone. i am liking the tshirt with a vest or jacket over it. maybe i could get a few button up scrubs in my size and wear them over a tshirt with some drawstring scrubs. congrats

  20. Orientation and length of time

    breastfeedingRN replied to RNAnna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. Fellow new nurse here, have been a nurse for 9 months now. Just wanted to send a hug and tell you not to worry about having to do 2 weeks more of orientation. It makes a huge difference to work...

  21. What do patients say that irks you?

    breastfeedingRN replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my nursing school instructor called it STOP syndrome....Sick and Tired Of

  22. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    breastfeedingRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    well, my sister left AMA today from the psych facility. she is afraid of losing everything if she stays in there. I don't fear for her life, just fear that this will only make it look worse for her in...

  23. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    breastfeedingRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    well, apparently my BIL filed for divorce today and custody of their kids. even the one that isn't is who he called a "b*stard" the other day when he talked to me. he has turned my sister's boss...

  24. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    breastfeedingRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    hi all. I totally understand his anger and know it is normal. this isn't the place or time though to be doing what he is doing. plus, he hasn't been a model husband or father anyway. I have never...

  25. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    breastfeedingRN replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    thanks again everyone. my sister is doing much better. she has been on med/surg floor since yesterday and will be transferred to psych hospital either later today or tomorrow. she wants help and wants...