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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...

  16. What type of pain med in labor used?

    lauriesalRNC replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I see what you're saying but everyone has a choice what they want to do... these days with the epidural people I think just feel like if they dont have to be in pain then why be in pain. Yes epidurals...

  17. Frustrations about L&D nursing

    lauriesalRNC replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think part of the issue was that she got attention from her mom and aunt when she acted out like that, so of course she kept doing it. When I got a little tough on her I think she realized i wasnt...

  18. Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    lauriesalRNC replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    our parents can bring it in if they want to , or not.... but when they are discharged the nurse brings both mom and baby out to the car and makes sure the baby is in a corificeat. We do NOT check the...

  19. Frustrations about L&D nursing

    lauriesalRNC replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The other night I had a patient, a prime, 19 yrs old.... obviously not from the best family background and obviously uneducated.... who spent 8 hrs cursing and yelling and being uncooperative.... then...

  20. RNC Certification

    lauriesalRNC replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have mine. there are review courses you can take but unfortunately they can be very expensive.... i dont know if your hosp pays for it but mine doesnt. i didnt take the courses just for that reason....

  21. Thumb sucking adults

    lauriesalRNC replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I once had a mom AND a father of baby who BOTH did it. They were both in their teens. What is up with

  22. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    lauriesalRNC replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse for 7 yrs. RNC in inpatient OB, work L&D floor, have ADN. Live in NJ. In my hosp the RNs all wear navy blue scrubs except for L&D and the OR. In L&D we wear the blue OR scrubs and...

  23. Me Again-Can You Help Me W/ Contractions?

    lauriesalRNC replied to following_faith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    fFN is fetal fibronectin. Not all hospitals use it but some do. you cant use it if youve had intercourse within 48 hrs so make sure there is no hanky panky! QUOTE=following_faith]Thank you very, very...

  24. What type of pain med in labor used?

    lauriesalRNC replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We give Stadol or epidurals. I personally dont like Stadol that much, it does nothing for the pain and just makes the patient totally stoned. I think over 90% of our patients get epidurals though. We...

  25. "Pit to distress..." (Rant)

    lauriesalRNC replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You cannot up the pitocin when there is hyperstim....regardless. If the doc wants to give you any lip, look up use of Pitocin in your policy and procedure manual and show him the policy. No doubt it...