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  1. What is appropriate nurse to patient ratio in stage 2 of labor?

    hippienurse replied to MVgal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is no way it is safe to have a pt pushing on her own. At our hospital we are always at a 1:1 ratio unless they are very early cervical ripening inductions!!! Everything else we watch one on one....

  2. Pre- employment drug testing

    hippienurse replied to VM85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I got my job I was taking my chronic pain meds, and had PRN xanax for anxiety. I was no longer taking the xanax except for rare cases (maybe once in 6 months?) but told them anyway. I had a...

  3. Any ideas? Please help!

    hippienurse posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    On June 25th I was taken out of work by my manager. I was told there was a "red flag" about narcotic pulls, etc. I caved immediately and admitted I had diverted and wanted help. I am a chronic pain...

  4. Any ideas? Please help!

    hippienurse replied to hippienurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wonder why they didn't fire me day one, yannow? I would be happy to go back to work with my co-workers. They know ME and they know this doesn't define me. Some of them aren't so nice but alot...

  5. Any ideas? Please help!

    hippienurse replied to hippienurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks everyone. I know recovery is #1. My post was more centered on whether anyone had any experience with the facility not firing the person right after admission to diversion, letting them be on...

  6. Postpartum hemorrhage kit

    hippienurse replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmmmm, very interesting to read what people use in their *kits*. Our PPH kit is just a med kit we are required to have in the room once in active labor. It has 800mcg of cytotec, 10mg IM pit,...

  7. Part-time L&D RN residency (Seattle)

    hippienurse replied to scorpiomamacat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There really isn't anyway to train into a specialty unit part time, at least not effectively in my opinion...you have to get alot of time and alot of patients day in and day out to get a good...

  8. How did you know you REALLY should be a nurse?

    hippienurse replied to csab's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I became a nurse ONLY to be a L&D nurse. I did fine in clinicals, it is helpful to learn all aspects of nursing, but as soon as I was out of school I went directly to women's services. You don't...

  9. Pbds

    hippienurse replied to hips12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a computerized (usually) assessment tool that many hospitals use. For regular employees they use this as a tool for orientation. They test you before you begin work. If you used to work...

  10. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    hippienurse replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just wanted to say I totally love this forum and have been *hiding out* and reading forums since I was still in nursing school. I posted a few times here and there and always got great answers. But...

  11. Chaperone or not during exam

    hippienurse replied to masstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I go that is the same, the is always a second person to observe so that both are

  12. Can you be an OB RN with an Assoc. Degree?

    hippienurse replied to kmj1228's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course you can, you take the same boards whether RN or BSN! Good

  13. Any advice for my focused practicum in OB?

    hippienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I am in my last quarter (I think 20-something days til graduation!) and am about to do my 6 12 hour shifts of focused preceptorship in OB. Being an OB nurse is what I have wanted, my dream, my...

  14. considering clomid in the future

    hippienurse replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Both of my babies are Clomid/Glucophage babies. Just keep in mind Clomid is a relatively "mild" fertility treatments. There is only a small increase in the chance of twins and basically no chance in...

  15. infants apical pulse

    hippienurse replied to onduty23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I count the 15 secs thing too, then wait and do another 15 seconds, until I have a full minute. I was taught on babies you always do a full minute, no exceptions. No taking 15 and just x

  16. Lay Midwives?

    hippienurse replied to topamicha's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know alot of CPM in Washington state. They go thru extensive training, alot of the pre-reqs are exactly the same as nursing. The rest of the coursework is related direcly to training in labor and...

  17. When circ's go bad...

    hippienurse replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was always totally against circ'ing as uncessary until I read a medical journal article (I was referred by a friend who is a doctor) about cancer of the member. Basically 100% of men who get it are...

  18. Is This True? (extra coccyx bone, tail?)

    hippienurse replied to Meerkat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have lost 130lbs and my tailbone KILLS me now. I think those of us who are used to extra *padding* back there aren't used to how a tailbone feels,

  19. How can I set myself apart from other BSN applicants ?

    hippienurse replied to elizabetta's topic in General Students

    I think your ideas sound great. You could try attending an CNA course to get some *basics* under your belt.. Also perhaps a phlebotomy course, or any other *extra* community based health classes...

  20. I'm a WannaBe....

    hippienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am hoping I will be attractive enough to employers, as a new grad, to get hired into Labor and Delivery. I am a Doula and have been for 5 years, I do antepartum, labor and postpartum. I am certified...

  21. I'm a WannaBe....

    hippienurse replied to hippienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks to everyone that posted, I appreciate the input! Dayray, great post. I do have it at the very forefront of my mind the big difference as an RN and a Doula. There is no blurred lines there! :-)...

  22. I'm a WannaBe....

    hippienurse replied to hippienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello out there?? *echo

  23. World Nursing, Please Read

    hippienurse replied to Cguertler's topic in General Nursing

    You can definitely do this with the peace corp after you have your degree!

  24. Medication for Migraines

    hippienurse replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I take amyitrptiline (sp) for migraine prophylaxis. After having them over 20 years, it is like a miracle drug for me. I had tried alot of others, none of which worked, but this one does. I then have...

  25. Attributes for hiring nurses

    hippienurse replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Competence Caring Experience Good people skills Confidence (not OVER confidence, tho) Responsibility (including for nursing care, AND being on time) Flexibility (for different working