lauriesalRNC

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1. Online RN to BSN Programs

   lauriesalRNC replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I agree. First of all, associate degree programs offer WAY more clinical and hands on learning than BSN programs do. I know quite a few ADN's with better clinical skills than BSNs. I think the...

2. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

   lauriesalRNC replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   yes thatis exactly my point, and no matter how well you prepare sometimes bad things happen even with the best preparation. I've seen women with totally uncomplicated pregnancies and perfectly good...

3. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

   lauriesalRNC replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am not judging anyone. I said that I dont feel its safe, and I dont. That is my choice to think

4. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

   lauriesalRNC replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You dont have to defend anything, I would just not do it and my personal belief is that it isnt safe. That is just my

5. What computer charting system do you use?

   lauriesalRNC replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

   we use Watchchild. Am I the only

6. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

   lauriesalRNC replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

   As an OB nurse, I will tell you there is NO way in hell I would ever do it. I've seen too many shoulder dysotocias. If you have a really bad shoulder dystocia, all the backup in the world is still...

7. Question about checking for rupture of membranes (and LONG, about my birth, sorry)

   lauriesalRNC replied to tuppence's topic in Ob/Gyn

   where i work the DOCS do the fern and spec exam. Nurses can look for obvious fluid and do nitrazine but then the doc comes in a looks for

8. Full moon/change in B-metric pressure = more babies born????

   lauriesalRNC replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Storms are definitely worse than full moons. I think there is probably strong evidence that a storm effects labor more than the moon like you said. Whenever we have a storm coming, look out! Nobody...

9. seizures after delivery in mom with PIH

   lauriesalRNC replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes you can seize after delivery. Actually I've seen moms get PIH AFTER delivering. Remember, not all the hormones of pregnancy are gone. We often keep moms on mag for 24 hrs after delivery when they...

10. Full moon/change in B-metric pressure = more babies born????

    lauriesalRNC replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh yeah and we are usually very busy in Oct which exlplains that holiday theory... to much New Year's partying! and the summer after 9/11 , we were extremely busy

11. Full moon/change in B-metric pressure = more babies born????

    lauriesalRNC replied to crb613's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes it is absolutely 100000000% true. When we are about to get a snowstorm or thunderstorm, or the week before full moons we are almost always busier than usual. I remember once last July we were...

12. holding a baby in after being fully dilated??

    lauriesalRNC replied to court519's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree this info in false. Just b/c you are 10 cm doesnt mean you have to push. You SHOULDNT push until you have the urge to. The baby staying in isnt harmful to the baby, neither is " swallowing"...

13. Absolutely the most entertaining birth plan I have ever read....

    lauriesalRNC replied to Mermaid4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    [ Funny as hell! I am printing that and taking it to work with me to show my co-workers! At least this plan actually HAPPENED. When I see a birth plan I usually start getting the c-section papers...

14. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    lauriesalRNC replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I dont have it, mostly b/c it is EXTREMELY hard to find a nurse liable in a " birth injury " suit b/c as we all know most of the lawsuits that occur are bogus. In cases of legit lawsuits, usually it...

15. Routine newborn blood glucose testing?

    lauriesalRNC replied to bbnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do the same thing... SGA, LGA, diabetic mother, preterm or posttermers...or those who are symptomatic. We used to do all babies but recently changed the policy. QUOTE=imenid37]I don't know what or...