KellyLynn

KellyLynn has 28 years experience and specializes in Perinatal Clinical Applications.

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1. It's The Grim Reaper Charlie Brown

   KellyLynn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I hear what you are saying and feel your sympathy. Now is your time to shine and be indispensable. Perhaps reconsider those shifts and availability? You can only make yourself shine!! (Not many of us embrace those night time hours, but survival must...

2. Geek Nurses, Front and Center!

   KellyLynn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Informatics

   I too have lurked in the background of AllNurses for a long time. I am coming out also! I worked as a staff OB RN for 25 years, until our department was going to implement Centricity Perinatal. I was asked to consider taking the plunge by my supervis...

3. You know you work nights when.......

   KellyLynn replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   When: It's winter in Wisconsin. Grandpa needs to be taken to local clinic because of a badly swollen knee. I am sitting in the Doctor's clinic, half lit waiting area and gently lean back into the chair. Covering up with my coat. Soon I feel someone s...

4. Help! Checking Dilation

   KellyLynn replied to malibu03's topic in Ob/Gyn

5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

   KellyLynn replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism

   Unfortunately the insulting "Wash the Hands" campaign is spreading. Our Hospital has now placed the following statement on all the patient's bedside water pitchers, " Ask your Health Care Provider if they washed thier hands". At least the phrase doe...

6. fetal heart monitor strips as a legal document

   KellyLynn replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Legal

   I sure hope they are recording those paper strips on microfilm or computer prior to throwing them away.

7. Wisconsin Malpractice Statue of Limitations

   KellyLynn posted a topic in Legal

   Can anyone tell me what is the length of time you could be sued for malpractice in Wisconsin? Or perhaps give me a link to follow. Need this info for presentation. Thankyou.

8. Pushing before complete

   KellyLynn replied to winterblue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Bad for fetus and can be bad for mom...agree wait to push.

9. Fetal Monitoring Class Development

   KellyLynn replied to KellyLynn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thankyou for your responce. I am certified. Unfortunately we cannot send all our staff.

10. Fetal Monitoring Class Development

    KellyLynn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am researching what other facilities do to have their nurses trained in Fetal Monitoring Interpretation. I have the daunting task to delelope one at our hospital. Unfortunately there are tight budget constraints and will not allow us to send all st...

11. Fetal Monitoring Class Development

    KellyLynn posted a topic in Educators

    I am a very seasoned Ob RN with 24 years experience but not a formal nurse educator. I have been given the daunting task of developing a fetal monitor strip interpretation class. Our facility is under strict budget constraints. They have had me certi...