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wannabesedated has 5 years experience and specializes in NICU.


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  1. Test Your Neonatal Critical Care Knowledge

    You're right NeoPedi. As Jan says, the labs made all the difference in the diagnosis. In a vomiting patient, we would expect to see low Cl and K. The hyponatremia & hyperkalemia are suggestive of a salt wasting disorder and in this case it is CAH...
  2. Test Your Neonatal Critical Care Knowledge

    That's a good guess Jan and it definitely does fit in with the clinical picture. Pyloric stenosis typically presents in the first few weeks of life with episodes of nonbilious emesis that gradually become more frequent and projectile. I chose a toug...
  3. How do you verify NG tube placement on your unit?

    We check the pH of the aspirate. We sometimes x-ray if we don't get an aspirate or if it is greater than 6.
  4. Test Your Neonatal Critical Care Knowledge

    Since it's been a year I thought it was time to bring this thread back! I'll start.. Your patient is a one-week old boy presenting with six episodes of non-bilious vomiting within the last 2 days and reduced urine output for the last 12 hours. He is ...
  5. Medical school vs Nursing School

    Why did I choose Nursing? I wanted to help people. I can help them by relieving their pain or anxiety and giving them comfort. I can also help their families. I like that I can always be learning and I never have a dull moment. I like the fact that I...
  6. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Dr. Elves- Peds Dr. Kramp- Chiropractor Dr. Honiball- Family
  7. Neonatal care plan help!!!

    A 32 weeker is considered premature and will have immature organ systems. Your care plan should ideally address: Respiratory, Cardio, Temp Regulation, CNS, Nutrition, Infection prevention, Skin care, Developmental care and family support. These thing...
  8. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Hi everyone, I'm a new grad that was hired into a level 3 NICU a few months ago. I am learning so much and have experienced so many different emotions. I recommend all new grads in NICU read WeeBabyRN's article, if you haven't done so already: Full...
  9. Lack of respect for nurses

    I agree with everything you say and have also experienced the comments "you're so smart, why don't you be a doctor?" I usually respond something along the lines of, "Wouldn't you want to have a smart nurse?" I just want to remind you though that many...
  10. Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    Wren is correct, the "spanish flu" was avian H1N1 (not the same H1N1 as today, as this is swine).
  11. Resume Help

    Check out this thread! https://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/wondering-why-you-84387.html
  12. Student Uniform - My Gosh!

    I think that just reinforces the stereotypical "naughty nurse" image.. Impractical for lifting, transferring, bending, I'd be constantly worried about that thing riding up! I am also curious what the men wear!
  13. Help : i want the most common side effect of lithium carbonate

    My drug guide says headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, confusion, fatigue, hypotension, dry mouth, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, acneiform rash, folliculitis and muscle weakness
  14. Really? I always thought the staff that cost the most were the ones to be cut and "replaced" with lesser educated staff. Isn't that where nurse tech/med aide roles came from? Please correct me if I am wrong!
  15. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    I see what you are saying, but I still stand by my point that anybody who earned their title has full rights to its use. However, it should be used as a title only, not to describe a profession. E.g. Dr. Smith is a Nurse Practitioner/Pharmacist vs. D...