SanDiegoCaliRN

SanDiegoCaliRN

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  1. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  2. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  3. B/P and Seizures

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

  4. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  5. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  6. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Klone, low risk women have babies who crump for no reason at all at or shortly after birth. Low risk women hemorrhage, have shoulder dystocias that DON'T resolve, no matter what maneuvers you perform...

  7. Can a woman refuse an emergency csection ?

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a mentally retard patient once and her mother, who was her legal guardian and conservator, gave written permission on her behalf to perform a C/S. That baby had a lot of problems but it

  8. Can a woman refuse an emergency csection ?

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not at my hospital and I don't think legally a C/S can be performed against a woman's will anywhere. Written consent is required to operate because until the baby is born, it doesn't have "rights." We...

  9. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not afraid, I'm cautious. There's a difference. If I'd had my son at home as I had planned, he would have died without a doubt, and I had a picture-perfect pregnancy and labor with no risk...

  10. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  11. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  12. Blame the nurse!

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't know the answer to any of those questions. But plain and simple, if the RN wasn't in the room, it's most likely primarily her fault. If she was, it may be no one's fault because emergency...

  13. Blame the nurse!

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you'll read the small follow-up at the bottom of the story, it says after release of the publication and a hospital review into the situation, the nurse is claiming she WAS in the room at the...

  14. Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree with whoever said this "Baby Friendly" initiative is going a bit too far. I love the push towards breastfeeding but ultimately feel it's a mother's choice and her choice should be...

  15. Changing to a New Specialty

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you should go for it without hesitation. Don't let fear of failure or change hold you back. The only thing that will prevent you from realizing your dreams is fear. You've got experience as...

  16. Blame the nurse!

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This incident actually happened in Florida where there aren't any state mandated ratios. BUT the OB said the nurse was likely too nervous to be in the room alone so clearly she wasn't in the C/S with...

  17. Blame the nurse!

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As an L&D nurse, I'm obviously looking for a way to let the nurse off the hook but I can't find an excuse for her being out of the room at the moment of delivery. I'm not sure how the staffing...

  18. Nurse as a patient-how not to be a PITA???

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to redmorgan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey Redmorgan, here's wishing you the best of luck tomorrow with your induction. You sound like an awesome pt with realistic expectations and a great sense of humor so I know you'll do great!

  19. C-Section spinal - Why husband asked to stay outside?

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to mze116's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know if it's for the same reason everywhere but I know at our hospital it's because the anesthesiologist wants to make sure there are no complications with the spinal before family is allowed...

  20. Nurse as a patient-how not to be a PITA???

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to redmorgan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IMO, the biggest PITA's are people who show up on the L&D floor with a condescending, critical and suspicious attitude towards hospital staff. If you have a very rigid and unrealistic birth plan...

  21. Panel interview

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to TeleRN128's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These panel interviews can be nerve wracking (I had one too). The only tips I can give you is to brush up on your interviewing skills. Everyone on that panel knows you have zero M/B experience so...

  22. Pros and Cons of Induction in L&D

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's doubtful any practitioner will induce (especially at 36 weeks) for one elevated BP. Drawing PET labs or collecting a 24 hour urine can determine if the pt is preeclamptic, which is definitely an...

  23. Pay Rate

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to christinachamnong's topic in California Nursing

    I've lived in both LA and San Diego and can say if you're looking to relocate to So Cal, make sure you have a job first. San Diego is an extremely tight market to break into, even with experience. You...

  24. Vocera or Alternative?

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have Vocera but never use it because, like cellphones, they're subject to weak signals and can be unreliable (especially in our maternal child dept) Sent from my iPhone using

  25. OB nursing was the one thing I didn't want to do!

    SanDiegoCaliRN replied to SubSippi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I landed in PP/L&D unexpectedly when I was trying to break into the ED (trauma was my goal). Talk about a difficult specialty to get into (ED that is)! In fact, I barely paid attention during my...