JenTheRN

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  1. Wiping Butt...

    JenTheRN replied to Chicagoan's topic in General Nursing

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  2. The Circumcision Discussion

    JenTheRN replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen many circs done while working in OB. I've NEVER seen a baby pass out, nor have I ever heard of it. I'll keep my personal opinions to

  3. car seats

    JenTheRN replied to babycatcher2B's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Alright, I can understand the liability part, but doesn't it go the other way? We check the baby in the corificeat when parents are discharged just to make sure the baby is in the seat safely. I've...

  4. Bilichek help

    JenTheRN replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We bilichek anyone that looks jaundiced. If greater than 10-12 we get a serum level. I would like to start checking all babes before they are discharged, but not if the machine can't be relied

  5. Pre-printed forms?

    JenTheRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    For those of you who still have non-computerized charting, what forms do you use? I know that Briggs makes OB/NY forms, but are there other companies out there that you use? We are working on our...

  6. Is this normal for most L&D/OB units?

    JenTheRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think that 6 hours of monitoring is what most hospitals do. We tend to stablilize baby, then allow for bonding/breastfeeding, then we do vitals at one hour (baby usually goes to the ny for...

  7. Anyone had this happen to them?

    JenTheRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't delegate to her

  8. Anyone had this happen to them?

    JenTheRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she forgot? I know I've hung abx and then go in a half hour later to see that I haven't undone the

  9. Favorite Discovery Health Channel Program

    JenTheRN replied to Markthemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love all the shows on that channel except the birthing shows. First of all, when I'm at home I don't like to think about work. Second of all, they aren't very "realistic". They tend to cut out...

  10. Desperate !!

    JenTheRN replied to mika1's topic in General Nursing

    Check out this website. http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2005-2006/english/types-fed-workstudy.htm It may have something to help you

  11. Desperate !!

    JenTheRN replied to mika1's topic in General Nursing

    What about a work-study program? I know many schools offer this. They will work around your class schedule and give you some money in your pocket. I hope everything works out for

  12. How Do I Get My Shoes To Stop Squeaking?

    JenTheRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I meant the liner thing. My brain isn't working on this early sunday morning.

  13. How Do I Get My Shoes To Stop Squeaking?

    JenTheRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Baby powder. Take the sole part out and put some baby powder in and then put the sole back in. It's always worked pretty well for

  14. Contraindicated meds in pregnancy

    JenTheRN replied to Woman_in_love's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.perinatology.com/exposures/druglist.htm I found a nice link here. Just look up the name of the drug and it says contraindications. Also, lactmed is a really nice site for bf ladies/mommas!...

  15. What Are Your Vital Sign Requirements For A Normal Newborn?

    JenTheRN replied to obnursesteff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Those sound like post-op vs to me. That's what we do on our post-partums and post-op c-sections. What is the reasoning for a normal newborn? It sounds like major overkill to me. We do a vs at...

  16. EFM on pregnant women in hospital not on L&D

    JenTheRN replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think I misread... If a patient is on another unit and needs FHM, we will usually go by the GYN doc order...usually FHT/NST once a

  17. EFM on pregnant women in hospital not on L&D

    JenTheRN replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't have a problem with this...we are a small LDRP unit, we have one room for "triage" patients (patients that come in for NST, R/O labor and/or ROM that sort of stuff). We have a separate...

  18. Glucose checks on newborns of diabetic moms

    JenTheRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can any of you tell me what your hospital's policy is on testing blood sugars on newborns of diabetic moms? We just kinda go by what the doc orders right now, but would like to get a regular policy....

  19. Fertililty & cycle questions galore

    JenTheRN replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS- try plotting your cycle on a calendar. Its easier to count the days, and it gives you a visual of what specific days you might

  20. Fertililty & cycle questions galore

    JenTheRN replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try going to babycenter.com. Register (its free!) and then click on "preconception". I love this website, it has lots and lots of info on pregnancy and kids. BTW, the first day of your period is the...

  21. CPR video for parents...what do you use?

    JenTheRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all. I'm looking for a good, up-to-date CPR video to show our new parents. The one we have is from 1990 and very dated. I can't seem to find anything online that is appropriate. What do you...

  22. skin prep for c-section

    JenTheRN replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use alcohol on all our c/s. Then we apply a sticky drape impregnanted with betadine right on the belly. The way that we prep is starting at the incision, working in a big circle, and never going...

  23. Consents for newborn procedures...

    JenTheRN replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work at a small hospital in Michigan. Anyway, we always get consents for Hep B and circs. Our peds (who do the circs) ALWAYS talk to the parents first to make sure they want a circ. And we also...

  24. CPR video for parents...what do you use?

    JenTheRN replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have checked both sites, and can't find much for patient education. Maybe I'll have to email

  25. CPR video for parents...what do you use?

    JenTheRN replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ah. The problem here is, most parents that we see are NOT going to take a class, and I'd like to at least be able to show them "what to do in case". I think my NM might have found something, but...