4Blessings

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1. Cord Blood Collection

   4Blessings replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My facility has done a few collections and there have been the same problems stated here. I tend to agree with the postee that stated that if a nurse is involved then the hospitol could be implicated if there was an error. We are currently writing a ...

2. Need Input from the Pros

   4Blessings replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have worked labor and delivery almost 9 years and have seen many situations like yours....I do have a question though. What made your doctor check your wife at 25 weeks? That seems very odd to me. As to outcomes, every day counts. My best frien had h...

3. Own uniforms or hospital scrubs?

   4Blessings replied to irehc's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have done both.......Really liked having them provided. It felt "cleaner" to me. Now I work were we provide our own. This facility has always had nurses provide their own and my previous facility always provided.....SO..can't really know about infect...

4. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

   4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for that clarification for me....brain clitch...sorry

5. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

   4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Please make sure that you and "that nurse along for the ride" aren't practicing outside your scope!!!! My institution was doing "inservices", although I never got one, but my state clarified that this was not acceptable! All I can do as an RN is to m...

6. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

   4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I appreciate you advise and I like how your facility handles the safety and documentation issues. I must clarify that I am never expected to medicate with a syringe or such to bolus. When my clients start hurting again or get those bothersome "hot sp...

7. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

   4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

   mjlrn97 _____ Thank you for your post but I am scared for you. I strongly encourage you to Find out if your state board of nursing supports yo...

8. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

   4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

   good to know we're on the samr team........thanks

9. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

   4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What training have you aquired to preform such a task?

10. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not so much to your posting, although I would like your input. I got the word today that the practice is outside of my scope as an RN. Must be a CRNA. What is your states policy, and do you know wether AWON endorses such practices?

11. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I got my defining ansewer today. I got a response from my state board that sealed the deal. Must be a CRNA to dose an epidural. We are being asked to do something that is out of our scope of practice. My advise is to check with your own state b...

12. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So sorry about all the misplaced replies. I am grateful for the responses. It appears that I am not alone in this issue. QUESTION?....For those who dose, adjust infusion rates, etc. ....How do you check placement? This is my hold up. My clients with ...

13. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your response. Your practices seem much more risky than ours though. If I may, how do you check placement and patency of your catheter and do you check level of sensation?

14. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I like your way of doing things. I wish it were that simple were I must practice. Thank you for your response. If I may, is this your states policy or your facility standing?

15. Epidurals: to Dose, or Not to Dose?

    4Blessings replied to 4Blessings's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your response, but I am curious. How do you check placement and patency to ensure safe administration of medication?