pearlsrwisdom

pearlsrwisdom has 14 years experience and specializes in Labor/delivery(13yr)-Med/Surg(1yr)-sup6y.

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1. Cytotec for IUFD

   pearlsrwisdom replied to tj9603's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Recently did 200 po and 200 vaginally in a 33wk pt..worked like a charm

2. Fully drain distended bladder?

   pearlsrwisdom replied to haunani's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes..i too was taught in school to not drain more than 1000cc at a time due to bladder spasms.

3. Why do epidurals fail?

   pearlsrwisdom replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It varys by facility sometimes! In my first job our epids were very good all throughout labor.. now where i work almost half really start hurting..both with pumps..funny enough..crnas gave thw better epidurals!

4. Is a second certification necessary?

   pearlsrwisdom replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Where i work there are many different certs . Some have rncob,efm,clnc,ultrasound, and nurse educator..none are superior.

5. Performing vaginal exams

   pearlsrwisdom replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have the opposite experience..i was privte for 16ys then had to go to a teaching hospital..the main enjoyment in my job was my 1:1 time laboring my pts,checking them,knowing when the cx is changing..whetger that be dilating,thinning, or droppi g..a...