Mermaidblues replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
"Force" is a strong word. Circumcision is not the only thing that can put a baby at risk for a bleed. Head trauma at birth is the main reason for Vitamin K. Considering how babies get here, they are all at risk for that possibility.
Mermaidblues replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I loved my birthing ball during pregnancy and still do! However, our Dept. Director and Risk Manager have had them outlawed at our hospital. I still encourage pregnant moms to use them for comfort at home.
Mermaidblues replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am a L&D nurse and I also teach a pre-natal parenting class. I have seen many a nurse cringe or roll their eyes over a birth plan--in fact, I might have even done it a time or two myself! However, this is how I explain it to the first-time pa...
Mermaidblues replied to L&dRNLizzi's topic in Ob/Gyn
I think that as OB nurses, we all struggle with outcomes that we feel might have been prevented by the Mom making better choices. Not all end in loss of life to be sure! I have and always will try to be honest and straight forward when discussing w...
Mermaidblues replied to s.maire.2126's topic in Ob/Gyn
We call it "transition nurse". If L&D nurse only has one pt, she usually does it herself. We keep a baby cart stocked that gets brought to the LD room near delivery time that has everything but meds in it for the NB. after the delivery,once we h...
Pay attention to the little things. Treat your patients as you would want your family to be treated. Listen to your more experienced peers--most got their wisdom and patience from making a few mistakes. Oh--and about mistakes, you'll make at least...
I am looking for ways to improve hand-off reporting from Triage nurse to L&D nurse. A little about our unit: We have a 5 bed Triage area staffed with 1 RN and a CNA from 7a-7p and 1 RN From 7p-7a. Our L&D has 9 beds with a staff of 4-5 RN's...
Mermaidblues replied to Mermaidblues's topic in Ob/Gyn
Currently, whoever has the lowest acuity pt assignment at the beginning of the shift is assigned to take the next admit. But that can change on a dime if there are deliveries going on or epidurals being started. I guess what I'm asking is, how do yo...