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  1. Evidence-Based practice re: Pitocin Inductions

    q12RN replied to HazeKomp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we use 10 units in 1000cc

  2. Why Do Dr's do this?

    q12RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    When you do your cx exam on a pt who is in to be checked and you call them 2cm and 50%, BTW I can easily fit 2 fingers through the cervix and the baby'd head is easily palpated so she's probably...

  3. Disagree with the Dr

    q12RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    ok the episiotomy thread made me think of this. but do you ever argue or disagree with the dr? i watched a 3rd degree tear that followed a midline episiotomy, but when i asked to confirm that the dr...

  4. Have you had a baby at your hospital??

    q12RN replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had all 4 of mine at where I work and will this time as

  5. Silly Episiotomy Question

    q12RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I seen an episiotomy Friday that was done but the mom had an epidural, good thing she did cause she tore down past the episiotomy almost to her

  6. Any ideas about this?

    q12RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When a newborn has alot of edema in the feet/ankles, doesn't move the hands or feet, and from appearance you would think there are no bones in the feet/ankles? Upon palpitation there are bones. I had...

  7. Any ideas about this?

    q12RN replied to q12RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    O2 sat didn't get past 82 with blowby, momma was an induction and her max temp was below 100. I was taking care of the momma and was doing her pp care while the others were working on the baby. Baby...

  8. Any idea what this is?

    q12RN replied to q12RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Baby was a female. But the edema was only in the feet/ankles. The rest of the baby wasn't edematous. Also this baby had resp problems, it was retracting as soon as they got it to breathe, itself took...

  9. Any idea what this is?

    q12RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    When a newborn has alot of edema in the feet/ankles? I had never seen this before until a few days ago and would like to know if you guys have seen this and what it may be. Baby didnt have grasp...

  10. Postpartum nurses and circumcisions?

    q12RN replied to AmericanChai's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital does em all the time. I havent had to assist with one yet. BUt when our baby had a circ i asked for tylenol afterwards and they told me they couldnt give him any. SO I told my husband to...

  11. my first time seeing a dad almost pass out

    q12RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I almost had a dad pass out last week. I asked him if he was ok and he said that he "cut meat" for a living and blood didnt bother him. I told him that this was totally different. So when pushing...

  12. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    q12RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Heard that if you drink Earl Grey tea it will cause you to go into labor 2 weeks before your due date. Red raspberry tea will "tone" your uterus and make labor easier. Theres no need to push a baby...

  13. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    q12RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think they got that one backwards. Even is a boy and odd are a girl. MOthers age at the time of conception plus the month conception occurred...I hear this one alllll the

  14. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    q12RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG! Thats what my husbands grandmother used to say too:) "you'll turn their liver!" So now when we turn the kids upside down we "in a smirky voice" say "you'll turn their liver!" Then

  15. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    q12RN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My first thought....Ativan:) Second, why not get your CNA to get the accuck? and you just give the insulin. I say hang in there and it will get better, youre just now figuring out what youre supposed...

  16. What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    q12RN replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have had 12-13 pts before. But we had a med nurse and a CNA for my "hall". Not only surgical pts but I also get the pediatric pts. Thank God for the CNA making rounds b/c on days like this I...

  17. Mistakes held against you

    q12RN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IMO, if you messed up you need to report it asap. If you try to hide it and act as if it never happened then that makes it much

  18. Practice Tracings

    q12RN replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yep, youre right. I have super placenta brains these days:) This is the only thing I know of that has any strips online. If i find one for FHM I will post

  19. Practice Tracings

    q12RN replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can go to http://www.richACLS.com and practice there under learning. It will even tell you the

  20. 2nd Interview with L&D yesterday...

    q12RN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I start OB in a couple of weeks. I get my exact start next week. I wont get as much orientation since I have worked Med/Surg/peds for almost 3 years. Im sure glad I dont have to go through HR...

  21. 2nd Interview with L&D yesterday...

    q12RN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! How long are they going to give you for

  22. New to L/D

    q12RN replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Im getting ready to transfer to ob in a couple of weeks.. i have been on a med/surg/peds unit for almost 3 years. So I have lots of sticks under my belt. Its actually one of my favorite things to do....

  23. Docs making stupid decisions

    q12RN replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The increase in the number of inductions irks me to no end! Drs think for some reason that you can start induction at 6am and the baby will be born before their office closes at 5pm. Just simply for...

  24. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    q12RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i like the ones i picked:) naomi eden, elysia alexandra, kristen renee, and of course boy name

  25. Nursing caps required at your job?

    q12RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I actually wore my cap 3 nights ago..full white uniform and all:) Everyone was enthusiastic about it and my patients loved it. I might wear it a little more