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  1. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    CEG replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Ahh, I see, sorry for the confusion. It seems you are not far off your ideal timeline at all then. Smart to have a back-up plan, as many people don't. As an ADN nurse you should have no problem...

  2. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    CEG replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    first off, uic's gep program is very competitive so i wouldn't let not getting in there end your ambitions. i am a little confused about why you are applying to gep if you will have an adn? gep is...

  3. MD's and Pitocin

    CEG replied to moosemadness's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When our MDs schedule an induction they call the nurses who write it up in a book and also write out the orders. There is no requirement for the MDs to see the patient a certain amount in advance and...

  4. Coaching women during childbirth has little impact

    CEG replied to URO-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, I realize that the site I posted was not an academic paper but a general information website. I was actually under the impression that it was common knowledge that most CP cases do not occur...

  5. Coaching women during childbirth has little impact

    CEG replied to URO-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually according to current research, fewer than 10% of CP cases are caused by birth asphyxia. Most are by causes earlier in pregnancy or postnatally. I don't have time right now to find many...

  6. Versions and C Sections

    CEG replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally I would not even consider scheduling a section without trying a version first. Just my .02 though. The World Health Organization estimates that 60% of c-sections for breech could be...

  7. Uniforms

    CEG replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just ordered some from them and I think the sizing is really strange. They are HUGE for one thing. I am 23 weeks pregnant and my medium tops are baggy and loose on me and my pants drag on the...

  8. OB T-shirt slogans?

    CEG replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was going to say the same thing... working L & D and planning a homebirth. Home delivery is for babies! I like the "midwives help people out" slogan

  9. Is it OK to get a gift for my preceptor?

    CEG replied to rnkalee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just wondering the same thing. I was thinking about a Starbucks gift certificate or something

  10. Natural Birth Friendly Nursing?

    CEG replied to missjennmb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately this is what I see too. I think NCB is wonderful and that we scare women into believing it can't be done. I think it could be something very empowering in a woman's life, not to...

  11. Help with my clinical scenario

    CEG replied to cubeo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would have the bili checked again prior to discharge and depending on the level discharge home to go to the clinic the next day for bili again or d/c home with bili blanket and clinic the next day...

  12. Pitocin use

    CEG replied to PCmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's pretty common where I am, but I would say 90% of people are induced, so it probably is necessary. There was study in Ireland where they found that if they gave Pitocin to everyone in labor they...

  13. Orientations?

    CEG posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am currently orienting to a new LDRP unit as a new grad. My orientation seems to be a free-fall. I have a preceptor but we don't always work the same hours and if she is not around I am assigned...

  14. Why did my doctor take my cord blood?

    CEG replied to Marie-SC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Cord blood collection is not compatible with delayed cord clamping (as far as I have been told). Although few providers seem to practice delayed cord clamping there are many benefits to the baby and...

  15. What do you think? CPD?

    CEG replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Induction and epidurals increase the risk of fetal malposition. They also prevent mom from assuming more effective birthing positions like squatting, standing, etc which open the pelvis as opposed to...

  16. Orientations?

    CEG replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks everyone. To clarify, I do not think my NM is a bad manager. She is new to the role but known in the unit and well-liked by the other nurses. I think she just has a lot on her plate and I...

  17. Patient reactions to L&D nurses who have never had children

    CEG replied to BarkowRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I find this a funny question, too. Most of our docs except for one are male- I am pretty sure none of them have given birth (and actually the female one has no children). I have two children myself...

  18. Scalp Stimulation - What's it good for?

    CEG replied to LittleLisaLawrence's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I understand it, it is a way to measure baby's reserves. You would expect an acceleration with scalp stimulation and the lack of one might signal depression in the fetus. I do think it's been...

  19. Pitocin as a secondary on a pump?

    CEG replied to njmcavoy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have triple pumps on our

  20. Pitocin as a secondary on a pump?

    CEG replied to njmcavoy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is what we do too. With the pit at the closest port to the patient to minimize the dead space someone else mentioned. We have both fluids (or all three if abx) on the

  21. Policy on leaving AMA w/baby?

    CEG replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this could also happen at the rural hospital i work at, where we do not have 24 hour ob or anesthesia coverage. not to mention that even in a hospital with 24-hour coverage there are babies born all...

  22. Policy on leaving AMA w/baby?

    CEG replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would absolutely love to be a community midwife. I really wish we had those here. A friend of mine gave birth here in the US around the same time I did and went back to her home in the UK shortly...

  23. Policy on leaving AMA w/baby?

    CEG replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My insurance company as a policy covers homebirths, so I just had to make sure I saw an in-network provider so my out-of-pocket expenses would be lower. Some insurance companies do not have a...

  24. Policy on leaving AMA w/baby?

    CEG replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am planning a homebirth with my current pregnancy. I need to pay for my prenatal care with my midwife, I had a pap smear, standard blood tests, an ultrasound next week, my midwife will be on call...

  25. Policy on leaving AMA w/baby?

    CEG replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many insurance policies do not cover out of hospital birth so women do not have a choice, other than to pay thousands out of pocket. If the rights/desires/wants of the women were respected in the...