blissful.RN BSN, RN

blissful.RN has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Postpartum, special care nursery.

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1. How often are your postpartum vital signs and assessments?

   blissful.RN replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Once on mother/baby, Vag: Upon admit, then Q 30min x 1, Q 1hr x 2, then Q 8hr until d/c (0400-1200-2000) Cesarean: Upon admit, then Q 1hr x 4, Q 4hr x 24, then Q 8hr until d/c

2. NRP Question

   blissful.RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My manager said it definitely put me ahead of the other candidates that I had NRP certification before ever having worked as a nurse. I say go for

3. New grad to mother/baby needs advice....

   blissful.RN replied to navywifeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Smile, do your best, bring cupcakes to huddle, and everything will be

4. OB "Goodie" Bags for Moms

   blissful.RN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our mamas get a big water bottle with hospital logo on it, a packet full of info and pamphlets, and that's about it. Volunteers make our baby hats. Our rooms are all private with flat screen TVs, but...

5. Can men works as a labor and delivery nurse?

   blissful.RN replied to docomo's topic in Ob/Gyn

   One of the best L&D RNs I know is a male

6. Eating Placenta????

   blissful.RN replied to ValDonovan's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Placenta encapsulation is pretty common here in Colo Springs. We have several encapsulation specialists in town. I had my placenta encapsulated. IME, I absolutely noticed an increase in my milk supply...

7. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

   blissful.RN replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Some moms choose to delay the first bath because of the protective properties of vernix, as mentioned before, and I've heard a couple other reasons. - They want to experience the complex pheromonal...