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1. Spanish speaking patients in labor

   gravida posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I need some advice on a problem that is new to my area. I live in a small Kentucky town and a local food processing plant has recently began a new program of recruiting workers from Mexico. In the...

2. PPH and REDHEADS?

   gravida replied to rtadpole's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I for one will leave their IV in longer and perhaps. Have found this to be more truth than fiction. The biggest risk to PPH, is being a redheaded nurse, that is married to a lawyer......who is...

3. Hospital Issued Scrubs vs. Personal Scrubs

   gravida replied to Hollywood/rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We are allowed to wear scrubs from home and must change into hospital washed scrubs or cover with a sterile gown prior to entering the delivery suite for

4. New grad in OB/L&D? Opinions please.

   gravida replied to Rileycat's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I personally had 4 years of med-surg experience prior to going to L&D, and it proved extremly valuable. 3 months is the standard orientation time, but it takes about a year before you feel really...

5. L&D pain scale

   gravida posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am searching for a pain scale 1-10 that can be applied specifically the laboring pt. Have been told that it is a JCAHO requirement, does anyone have one that I may use as reference or know a good...