babyktchr BSN, RN

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    AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Certification

    babyktchr replied to SuperMujer2373's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Program is not a certification per se. It is a nationally recognized education program and will provide proof of competency in the area of fetal monitoring. It is...
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    Question for expericed NICU nurses

    babyktchr replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not a NICU nurse, but in my experience....lets face it, forceps are a scary piece of equipment. If you have a SKILLED provider, a forceps assisted delivery can be amazing. I don't think their use is...
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    Adoption Policy???

    babyktchr replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OUCH. Despite "no nursery", that baby is a patient of the facility and needs to be cared for. There was a reason this mother wanted to give this child up for adoption and folks should've been called...
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    Adoption Policy???

    babyktchr replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow. Your facility should have an adoption policy in place. Mom's do have that option NOT to see their babies, BUT should've also made arrangements prior to this whole event. Your case management...
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    DS vs NS (this is a vent)

    babyktchr replied to lovemyjoblandd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Understand totally about management being part of the problem. Its so hard to move forward with that boulder in your way. Drama can be productive....the BAD BEHAVIOR has been tolerated and rewarded...
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    Would you ever take care of a friend?

    babyktchr replied to mandyjk77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have taken care of many friends, coworkers, doctors wives, friends of friends...etc. I have very fond memories and get reminded of just how old I am getting when they show me pictures of their kids...
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    DS vs NS (this is a vent)

    babyktchr replied to lovemyjoblandd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ambien vents are the bestest ever!!! Although it sucks, its nice to hear that this goes on in other places and not just in my neck of the woods. Sounds to me like your staffing needs a bit of...
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    preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    babyktchr replied to Lanesmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The weight you described is about right for that gestation, give or take. I have had babies at that gestation take gasping breaths and sustain HR's for 2 hours or so. Don't know how it happens, but...
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    NRP online examination

    babyktchr replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel for you. Section 3 was the worst, but there are some very tricky questions in some later chapters as well. Keep the book with you at all
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    NRP online examination

    babyktchr replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did the same thing. I sat with the book, a study guide and a coworker and was sweating bullets everytime I hit submit. Section 3 is
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    NRP online examination

    babyktchr replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did the same thing. I sat with the book, a study guide and a coworker and was sweating bullets everytime I hit submit. Section 3 is
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    Cervidil AND Pitocin

    babyktchr replied to rdnkmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would refuse that
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    Finally did my own delivery

    babyktchr replied to itsnowornever's topic in Ob/Gyn

    YAY you!!! Now wait until you deliver a baby
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    Stressed and overwhelmed!! New L&D nurse.

    babyktchr replied to Donnuh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    you are COMPLETELY normal in how you are feeling. i was a seasoned nurse when i made the switch to OB and felt the exact same way. there is a LOT to learn and its going to take you a while to find...
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    Inpatient OB certification

    babyktchr replied to nancimarie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you search the threads here you will find tons of answers to your question (it seems to be THE question) My suggestion if you have the resources is to take a review course. There are many...
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    Vag Exams on Preterm Patients??

    babyktchr replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Really you need to check your policy. lady partsl exams are not prohibited by nurses (only if it is written into the bylaws of the hospital). As a nurse you are considered a qualified medical...
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    Vag Exams on Preterm Patients??

    babyktchr replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is your hospital policy on examining preterm patients. There SHOULD be something written as far as a gestation that nurses are allowed to check. At the very least, if I am asked to check a very...
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    NRP Lesson Questions

    babyktchr replied to NancyP123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Its start PPV and transfer. If baby isn't breathing, why would you wait for HR to fall to intervene? If tactile stimulation does not get things going, then you have secondary apnea...treatment...
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    Fetal monitoring guidelines

    babyktchr replied to ArgentumRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You used both key words in your request. Search AWHONN and ACOG. Both will have what you are looking
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    Advise for new Maternity Clinical Rotation

    babyktchr replied to RNfaith331's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I personally do not expect a nursing student to know anything in particular. You are there to learn. I think the biggest thing you need to know is what is expected of YOU during this rotation....
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    How long did you wait to take advanced fetal monitoring?

    babyktchr replied to ColoradoBirthRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the advanced course goes into way more pathophysiology, and dysrhythmias. I teach both and really the advanced class is a difficult class only because it covers so much technical information. Even...
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    more meconium???

    babyktchr posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wondering...since ACOG as put out the no elective induction before 39 week ruling, has anyone else seen an increase in meconium? We see a lot more 41 weekers now, and we have had a run of...
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    want to travel, have no clue how to start

    babyktchr posted a topic in Travel

    I have been pondering travel nursing for some time, and went to a few websites to start some research. Made the mistake of putting my contact information on a general site and POW, I received 40...
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    Best place to get NRP & C-EFM certification?

    babyktchr replied to RNewbie22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That I don't know about. Contact some facilities and ask them...it can't hurt. Try the education department. They will either have contact info or can advise you. It may be a challenge, but the...
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    Best place to get NRP & C-EFM certification?

    babyktchr replied to RNewbie22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there, Sounds to me like the jobs you are seeing are looking for experienced OB nurses. NRP is usually handled thru hospitals and the American Academy of Pediatrics. You can go online there and...