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  1. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    RNnL&D replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: Exactly. We had a Mom come in recently by squad who delivered at home, accidently, when one of the other nurses mentioned that I had delivered at home and they were mad because I didn't...

  2. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    RNnL&D replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    But someone has to clean up your hospital room, no? Not to argue specifics here, but I think you mean, we try to make it a home like environment (adding the delivery table, stabilette, external...

  3. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    RNnL&D replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I plan to plant it on his six month birthday, which is next week. I'm hoping it's not still in the freezer when he is 4.

  4. Some questions for me....

    RNnL&D replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, I'd say worst case, death. Chances are very slim, but it has happened. Possible adverse side effects that I wish someone would have explained to me before I had my oldest sons circed :post...

  5. What degree do I go for

    RNnL&D replied to jls123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my facility, we don't hire LPN's in OB, but many of us have ADNs. To be a CNM, you will need a BSN before midwifery school (although some programs bridge from an ADN degree). To be a licensed...

  6. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    RNnL&D replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: Same here. My placenta is still in the

  7. When did you take off for maternity leave

    RNnL&D replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always take off as late as possible. With FMLA, my job is only guaranteed for 12 weeks. I want all that time with my baby. With my last baby, my last scheduled day was Friday, 39 weeks exactly. I...

  8. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    RNnL&D replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have and would again. :) I did the research. After I started in L&D, I had my doubts, especially after experiencing shoulder dystocias, triple nuchal cords, thick meconium.......But, in the end,...

  9. Daughter told to do her own cultures...

    RNnL&D replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Because some women like a little empowerment every now and then. And why not collect a simple swab yourself rather than lie in a paper gown on a cold exam table with your bottom half exposed for a...

  10. Pearls for Transporting High Risk OB

    RNnL&D replied to Rio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeahthat: And can't stress enough, skin to skin, skin to skin, skin to skin, under warm blankets on Mom. We have had two moms and babes brought in by squad in the last two months. Neither baby was...

  11. Daughter told to do her own cultures...

    RNnL&D replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awww, I hope she works through that feeling. Pumping is alot of work. Nursing is so much easier. Many moms who choose to pump and give ebm, soon give

  12. What computer charting system do you use?

    RNnL&D replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use WatchChild for L&D. I find it very easy to navigate. I really like it, and find switching it paper charting for PP a PITA. I used a different system while on clinicals at a different...

  13. Great Delivery / Bad Delivery

    RNnL&D replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So true. I always let patients know that IV pain meds, are not going to take their pain away, merely help them relax in between contractions. The first dose of Nubain is the most effective if you can...

  14. Staffing ratios for C Sections

    RNnL&D replied to KRoman4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just as others have said, our Circulator circulates

  15. Great Delivery / Bad Delivery

    RNnL&D replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! Your patients must be really comfortable. I have only used Stadol twice, and IME, it will knock you on your butt. We use Nubain 5-10 q 2 hrs x 2. We do have a standing order for Stadol if...

  16. Are they still using Cytotec?

    RNnL&D replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I simply say this is the reason for using Cytotec during pregnancy......., these are the possible adverse affects......., that is why we......... Fill in the blanks.

  17. Great Delivery / Bad Delivery

    RNnL&D replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We always have two personnel at every delivery too. Usually a nurse and RT for baby, or two nurses if RT is at another delivery. I am busy attending Mom and assisting the doc as needed. If I didn't...

  18. Sponge Count for Vag Deliveries

    RNnL&D replied to Nurse4Moms's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oooohhh. :smackingf :lol_hitti Yeah, we generally just use blue sterile towels and lap sponges. We have to open the Raytex if they want

  19. Great Delivery / Bad Delivery

    RNnL&D replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All our nurses are required to have NRP..... L&D, PP, and SCN. NRP standards states one person should be at delivery who's sole responsibility is the baby. I remember delivering my first at a...

  20. Sponge Count for Vag Deliveries

    RNnL&D replied to Nurse4Moms's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Raytex

  21. Patients refusing Pitocin

    RNnL&D replied to Minou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with everyone else. She's not a good candidate for Pit or AROM with that cervix. (Why was she admitted in the first place?) You could therapeutic sleep her, but more than likely, at my...

  22. Daughter told to do her own cultures...

    RNnL&D replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not unusual, just depends on the practice. And since the swab is collected from the lady parts (not the cervix), and around the orifice, not rectally, it's really not that big of a deal,

  23. Sponge Count for Vag Deliveries

    RNnL&D replied to Nurse4Moms's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just count sharps and instruments too, unless doc states they put a sponge in, kwim? If they are not doing a repair, it really shouldn't be an

  24. Undiagnosed placenta previa?

    RNnL&D replied to wannabeL&D73's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, what she said. Was there an US

  25. Great Delivery / Bad Delivery

    RNnL&D replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with SBE. Think of what you know you did well. Take time to debrief. No what to do differently next time. IMO, your preceptor should have been a bit more helpful, as in, NICU should have been...