Pamela67

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1. Magnesium sulfate policy

   Pamela67 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello, I am looking for some different information on the policy for magnesium sulfate for the use in pre-eclampsia and pre-term labor. For example, our policy states to do BP's every 30 minutes...

2. Change of shift report

   Pamela67 replied to angel333's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, On the floor I usually work on, OB, we do not use taped report. However, I have to float to all areas in the hospital and they do taped report. I do not care for it. The division of patients...

3. Staffing concerns

   Pamela67 replied to all alone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work in a facility that does around 500 to 600 deliveries a year. We have a level II nursery. You are not alone! They are wanting us to have only one RN and two LPN for a base staff and float the...

4. ACLS CERTIFICATION in OB

   Pamela67 replied to Caseyrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It is not mandatory to have ACLS in our L & D. I do have my certification because I like to keep up some of my knowledge and skills in this area. In my facility I am required to float to other...

5. Sterile Speculum Exams by Nurses

   Pamela67 replied to Pamela67's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The physicians would like for us to perform this procedure so they don't have to come in, especially at night, to determine the next course of action. I am concerned about the liability of this. I am...

6. Sterile Speculum Exams by Nurses

   Pamela67 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   In the facilty I work for, the physicians are wanting the registered nurses to perform sterile speculum exams for ferning and ect.. I am wanting to know if this is a standard practice in other...