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  1. 2016 awhonn staffing guidelines in L&D

    maxienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone have information on the changes

  2. Magnesium sulfate

    maxienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Calculating doses for IVPB eg. 6gram bolus. Please

  3. Magnesium sulfate

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Following up on my own question: How do you calculate the following (what is the formula) ? Medication is: 20 grams Magnesium Sulfate in 500 ml of D/W bag. Order is: Give 6grams (150 mls) loading...

  4. Magnesium sulfate

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I believe that is exactly my problem (the period of time is not specified) The orders do not say over what period of time the bolus should be administered. We usually give the bolus over 20 or 30...

  5. Magnesium sulfate

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Medication is supplied: 20 grams Magnesium Sulfate in 500 ml of D/W bag. Order is 6grams (150 mls) loading dose via IV pump then 2gr/hr maintenance dose. Pt diagnosis is severe pre-eclampsia....

  6. Plastic Surgery

    maxienurse posted a topic in Aesthetics

    It seems like Plastic Surgery or procedures like Botox and "Fillers" are becoming quite common-place. Who has an opinion on this? I have a few issues with this and questions. 1) Can it become...

  7. Congenital Pneumonia

    maxienurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a new grandbaby 24 hrs old with congenital pneumonia. I am in the states, he is in the UK. Getting messages from my son which are very concerning to me. Last message:- "platelets gone down....

  8. New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    maxienurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    A friend has graduated. Cannot find a job. All job postings has as a requirement "at least one year's experience". Has anyone got suggestions what I tell this eager young lady who wants desperatley to...

  9. I have officially been an RN for one year today!

    maxienurse replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To WishNHopeNdreamN Thank you !! How encouraging. Your reply will cetainly help me in giving advice to this young friend who is going through a lot of anxiety and frustation as a new grad not...

  10. Plastic Surgery

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Aesthetics

    WOW !!! Enlightening. I appreciate the diverse thoughts, attitudes and ideas. I wonder what the cost is? I know it varies greatly from provider to provider and the different options available. I am...

  11. New grad RN job with no connections?

    maxienurse replied to jessRN6896's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm so sorry to hear this. A friend's daughter is in the same boat. A bit discouraging but keep going....as someone mentioned above, get your foot in the door "somewhere". take a job in any area jsut...

  12. New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your reply. I will suggest that. Maybe she will need that little seed planted. She is young and living with her parent at the moment. Not sure how open she is to moving. But you're...

  13. I have officially been an RN for one year today!

    maxienurse replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How difficult did you find it to find a job after graduating and how did you go about looking for a

  14. efm during an epidural placement ?

    maxienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What are the practices out there? It is sometimes impossible to monitor the Fhr during the placement of an epidural, especially with the patient sitting up, and leaning over, as is a very common...

  15. efm during an epidural placement ?

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for all of your responses re EFM during an epidural insertion. Very interesting and

  16. When to quit Bottle feeding

    maxienurse posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have a 23 mnth old grandchild who goes to bed with a bottle of milk. She wakes periodically at night and will be given more milk in a bottle. She has had re-current ear infections. Is there is a...

  17. When to quit Bottle feeding

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Pediatric

    Should a 2yr old still go to bed with a bottle of milk? She drinks a variety of fluids, using a sippy-cup during the day but goes to bed with a bottle of milk, and if she wakes up at night gets more...

  18. When to quit Bottle feeding

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the reply - it was helpful. Now, to tell my daughter-in-law !! She needs convincing about the ear infections. Also, she thinks the child needs the milk. I like the going away party thing....

  19. L&D acuity

    maxienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What are the acuity guidelines where you work ? Have you ever felt unsafe with the acuity at any given time? If so, what did you do about

  20. Holding up the legs during delivery

    maxienurse replied to bfusco's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What are the general accuities in Labor and Delivery where you work and where you have worked. What problems if any were encountered with accuities. Did you ever feel unsafe with some accuities where...

  21. Any high risk antepartum nurses out there

    maxienurse replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I lived in Chandler and worked at St Joe's in Phoenix. I loooved Arizona. Miss it a lot. I am in Texas now - Dallas area. I miss those beautiful mountains, sunsets and crisp air. I even miss the dry...

  22. What type of pain med in labor used?

    maxienurse replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Entonox is Great Stuff !!! It is used in South Africa as well. I have been in the states for 4yrs now and no-one seems to know much about it at all. I pesrsonally had it for my births and used it...

  23. What does RNC mean?

    maxienurse replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am wondering whether you have sat for the exam yet? Wishing you lots of luck with it if you haven't. If you have written, how did it go? I am currently in the process of registering for it. I am so...

  24. What is a "Sticky"

    maxienurse replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you, yes it helps and makes a lot of sense. :Melody: Thanks for the welcome, I think I'll spend a lot enjoyable time here.

  25. What is a "Sticky"

    maxienurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there, I am obviously new here. Loving the site and journeying through it. Have a lot of questions at this stage. This is but one !! What is a