babyktchr BSN, RN

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    pitocin induction question

    babyktchr replied to l&drocks's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We used to always mix our own pit..but then the pharmacy informed us one day that that would no longer be allowed. I don't know what happend or what power from above led them to this decision...but...
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    pitocin induction question

    babyktchr replied to l&drocks's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our pitocin comes pre-mixed 20units in 1000cc. That is what we did when we had to mix it also. One doc liked 10units in 1000cc. I know there used to be different concentrations of pit years...
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    RNC Certification

    babyktchr replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I took a review course thru professional education center...it was fabulous. I also read over the AWHONN core curriculum book for OB. The test is harder than I thought it would be. Its like taking...
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    Need your expertise

    babyktchr replied to babyktchr's topic in Telephone Triage

    Yes..they do get this for free. They do have a service...but when the patient calls the office after hours..they get our phone number in L&D. Their service number is listed last...long after the...
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    Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    babyktchr replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WOW...what a great hospital!!! That is a great
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    Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    babyktchr replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the state I live in..we cannot hold a family in the hospital because they do not have a car seat. I know it doesn't sound kosher....but...we cannot hold them. As I said..we can report them to the...
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    Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    babyktchr replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a story to tell about car seats. Seems it is the thing to do once your baby is born, to bring the car seat into the hospital...after all...you have driven it around empty for so long, now...
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    What type of pain med in labor used?

    babyktchr replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had an elderly patient react to phenergan IV so our policy changed to diluting it in 10-20 cc. We now just put it in a 50cc mini bag and run it in over a half hour. We don't use it so much...
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    How many is too many

    babyktchr replied to opus's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AMEN sister. I love
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    More Curiousity...

    babyktchr replied to following_faith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I second third and fourth this thread. Non-reassuring HR require follow-op....right then...right now. Do you feel your baby move
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    Newborn in coma after accidently administered CO2 instead of O2...

    babyktchr replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Doesn't make sense to me either....CO2 in any area???? There are just too many questions here....poor parents...to have to watch it happen.
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    Strange feelings

    babyktchr replied to WhatToDo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh my gosh yes....I think that is very normal. I came from a ICU environment and saw all kinds naked and stuff. When I went to L&D...oh my word....it was something else to one, look at so many...
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    How many is too many

    babyktchr replied to opus's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Laboring has certainly become a spectator sport. Most times they do just sit there and stare...or talk or EAT in front of the patient like it is a party. They turn off the air because they are...
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    Anyone have information on OB / L&D certification.

    babyktchr replied to Treasure30's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ANCC...thats it....i thought about it in the middle of the night...lol. Good luck in April. I didn't take mine on computer though...it was paper and pencil...just like when I took...
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    Anyone have information on OB / L&D certification.

    babyktchr replied to Treasure30's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NCC is the place for impatient OB and other certifications. There is another certification body...I can't think of the name right now..but they require a BSN to certify with them (BOOO)....I have...
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    How many is too many

    babyktchr replied to opus's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We kinda promote family centered stuff...but we only allow 3 support people in the room while the patient is laboring..period. No switching off...no can we come in and just say hi stuff. After the...
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    What does RNC mean?

    babyktchr replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I came across this post and wanted to wish you good luck. I took my test a few years ago..and geez...what a brain taxing thing. I did have great appreciation for the "C" after I passed. I learned...
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    Master's entry programs vs. Bachelor's Programs

    babyktchr replied to suewolfie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not bashing this midwife...simply stating facts. But, you are right, it was insensitive of me to mention specifics. My
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    Master's entry programs vs. Bachelor's Programs

    babyktchr replied to suewolfie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gosh...I dont really think I can say anything more than what smiling said. I agree totally. It isn't about being snotty towards those who want to pursue something like this. It is the reality...
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    Master's entry programs vs. Bachelor's Programs

    babyktchr replied to suewolfie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Its funny that this has come up. We recently gained a new midwife who did a RN/Midwife program thru Yale. She has no nursing experience and it shows. I think it is a huge dis-service not to have a...
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    What type of pain med in labor used?

    babyktchr replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use nubain/phenergan IV...and epidurals. We have one doc who doesn't particularly like epidurals and believes in the power that a woman has inside to control pain. Although he denies it..he uses...
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    OB charting

    babyktchr replied to babynurse123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your policy book should have your charting nomenclature in it. It should reflect guidelines per AWHONN. Has anyone changed their nomenclature to the NICHD guidelines. I have been to many conferences...
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    Neonate heel pricks for screening

    babyktchr replied to dawnbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many moons ago...the repeat PKU was done in the outpatient lab. An appointment had to be made..yada yada. Then someone thought...hey..we can capture the revenue from this...and TADA....we now do the...
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    I applied for an OB/Delivery position!

    babyktchr replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wish you the best of luck. I started out much the same way. I had been a critical care nurse, then my baby came along and all I wanted to do was L/D. I noticed a position open and took the chance...
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    When circ's go bad...

    babyktchr replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never seen a circ bleed like you all have described...thank God!! I have, however, been lucky enough to have seen a circ gone bad. We too had an elderly OB who didn't know when to quit. He...