Schmoo1022

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  1. ? About not breastfeeding

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, I am not looking for a big debate or anything. I just want to know if nurses, in general, look down on moms who choose not to breastfeed. Not because of a medical reason, just because mom...

  2. ? About not breastfeeding

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there, I was the original poster on this thread and even though I haven't responded much,(I am 8 months pregnant myself) I have been reading. I was just wondering what everyone thought about...

  3. After a C Section...

    Schmoo1022 replied to dreamofnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good question ! I too have this "Fold" too...Its been over a year since my c-section, 16 months actually and it hasn't gone away. I am scheduled for another c-section on 3/29/06. So, I will have to...

  4. Thinking of leaving LTC

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I definately agree that we can only do, what we can do. I just feel like it is getting worse where I am, not better. I am proud of the care that the aids and I give. I just don't know how long I can...

  5. Uterine rupture & maternal code

    Schmoo1022 replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there, This is a little off subject. I am due to have my second c-section on March 29th. I decided against a vbac due to the fact that my babies are going to be 17 months apart and I am not sure of...

  6. ? About not breastfeeding

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a nurse and a new mom, I was so overwhelmed. I KNEW "Breast is best", I went to a breastfeeding class prior to giving birth, I was GOING to breast feed! I cannot tell you what a terrible time I...

  7. Ultrasound-free sex predictor

    Schmoo1022 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm curious! I am six months with my second child and hubby and I decided to wait until the birthday to find out, but it's fun guessing!! With baby number 1, I had morning sickness for a short time...

  8. Placenta previa restriction ??

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, I am a Long Term care nurse expecting my second baby at the end of March. At my 19 week U/S they noticed I have placenta previa. I was so upset I didn't ask if it was a complete previa or what....

  9. Placenta previa restriction ??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello Just an update for everyone. I called my OB this am as soon as the office opened. He said as long as no lady partsl bleeding occurs, I just need to be on pelvic restrictions. He said lifting my...

  10. Placenta previa restriction ??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you both for replying. I feel kind of stupid for not asking more questions when I was in the office, being a nurse and all. But it threw me for a loop. Then when I came home and started looking...

  11. Pregnant while working Psych?

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am very interested in applying for a psych position, but I am four months pregnant. Is it unsafe? Should I wait until after I have the baby to find a position??

  12. Staffing/Hiring: Am I dreaming or is this common practice?

    Schmoo1022 replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi there, I just had the same thing happen to me. I usually work three days a week. Well, a week ago, I am introduced to a new RN who was hired for 4 days. Now I work three, another nurse works every...

  13. Hyperemesis Help Me!

    Schmoo1022 replied to Phenomenon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am in the same boat,but I am 15 weeks..and yes still very very sick. The OB put my on B6, unisom and Zofran. I have to say if I don't take the Unisom at night I am sooo sick in the A.M that I need...

  14. question...new job and pregnant

    Schmoo1022 replied to LincErin's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I had a similiar question, but in my case I am looking for a new job, and I am 4 months

  15. Non-viable baby, born alive -parent won't hold him, what do you do?

    Schmoo1022 replied to enfermeraSG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not know how you guys do it...bless your hearts.

  16. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    Schmoo1022 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a nine month old baby boy. I know the benefits of breastfeeding and I really wanted my baby to be 100% breastfed as long as possible. Well, it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. First...

  17. Pushy family members??

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was wondering if anyone has dealt with family members who tell you when to change meds, do fingersticks and call for labs to be done? I am ready to quit over this one family, but is this normal and...

  18. ? About treating Hospice pts

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, I really enjoy reading all the Hospice and Palliatve care threads posted here. You all have so much valuable information and seem to truly enjoy what you do. I work in a small LTC facility and...

  19. Pushy family members??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know this family cares about the patient very much, and they really are wonderful to her. It really isn't a problem trying to make one or two of them happy...it's trying to make the WHOLE clan...

  20. Pushy family members??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    [Had to respond to this one. My sister, a brittle diabetic, always has problems with nurses refusing to do fingersticks until they are scheduled. She has had enough reactions to know she is in trouble...

  21. ? About treating Hospice pts

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you. That was some good info! It is very sad that anyone should have to suffer at the end of their lives or at anytime for that

  22. ? About treating Hospice pts

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you! That did clear things up for me We only have a few docs that come to our facility, but they do things very different. I know the families have some say too. We also have issues with our...

  23. Pushy family members??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, please don't get me wrong. I HAVE had a bad experience at a hospital w/ my sister, so I understand about wanting to make sure the care is the best it can be. I guess I have issue with this family,...

  24. Pushy family members??

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a fantastic doctor! I do not mind trying to make families and patients happy, but when a COUSIN to the son of the patient asks me to take a fingerstick at 130pm, when the patient is due...

  25. How to work with acute-minded nurses in LTC setting?

    Schmoo1022 replied to DG5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We treat pretty aggressively at our facility too. That is how our current DON likes it. We don't usually treat UTI's unless the patient is having symptoms though. Every pink area under a breast gets...