minky84

Latest Activity

1. Your NICU's protocol for cleansing IV ports

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU

   We are having a large number of nosocomial sepsis in our unit and I have volunteered myself for the research and protocol write. I was hoping you all could tell me what you all use for cleaning your ports prior to tubing changes, IV medication admin...

2. Need tips on dealing with neonatal abstinence

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi guys, I'm a fairly new nurse in the NICU and currently we have had 4-6 infants who are going through neonatal abstinence (that's what we call it on the unit) from maternal drug use. I am in need of tips on how to make the babies' and my time toge...

3. What to take to exam?

   minky84 replied to heartintx's topic in NCLEX

   I took my exam last Friday and they told me that the results could be up as early as Saturday here in TX because Saturday is considered a business day at pearson vue. Saturday night came and went with no news, however Sunday morning my results were ...

4. Top Tens

   minky84 replied to minky84's topic in NICU

   I can't thank you all enough to giving me good insight into your unit. Our teacher requires that we research and know about all of the above before setting foot in a unit where our preceptorship takes place. I think its a great idea and helps us not...

5. Top Tens

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi there! My name is Brennyn and I am going to be completing my preceptorship in the NICU and have an assignment that I need to have done before I can start. And I can't wait! I was hoping that you all could help me out with the assignment. I am s...

6. Jeweled/beaded badge holder

   minky84 replied to melgrek's topic in General Students

   I have bought from this company before and really think they are pretty and made well. She can make monogram custom badge reels for you with your choice of crystals. Check it out http://www.reeldifference.com/ bren

7. What does PNA Stand for?

   minky84 replied to cincin1's topic in General Students

   I found that PNA stands for polynitroxyl-albumin and it did seem to have something to do with the lungs. However, I didn't read too in depth on it. But it might be worth looking into. Bren

8. a major ethical issue in nursing?

   minky84 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in General Students

   We got into a pretty heated debate over this one in post conference: HIV+ patient refuses to tell significant other that they are infected. You can't tell the significant other about the infection due to patient privacy. Thats a major ethical issue...

9. Phobias anyone???

   minky84 replied to danissa's topic in Psychiatric

   I am terrified of deep dark water apparently! I went with my boyfriend down to key west to snorkel and at the second site the water was about 30 feet deep and very very dark. I freaked out and started crying in the middle of the water and had to ha...

10. Picking a patient you know personally

    minky84 posted a topic in General Students

    I have a question for all you folks who are in the same shoes as myself. Yesterday I was in picking out a patient in telemetry and one of the nurses gave me some options that I could choose from. One of the patients offered was a father of a veteri...

11. Wearing Gloves in the NICU

    minky84 posted a topic in NICU

    I just finished my NICU rotation in med/surg II. We were only allowed to deal with the Level II kiddos because they aren't as critical as the Level III & IV babies. Well, all the nurses that I worked with didn't wear gloves. One wore gloves fo...

12. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    minky84 replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    I was wondering if any NANDA can be used as a risk for. I have a patient that is at risk for ineffective breathing pattern because of all the morphine he's on, but he's not there yet. Any thoughts? Thanks Bren

13. Tips on Surviving L&D and peds next semester

    minky84 replied to minky84's topic in General Students

    I wanted to thank everyone for the GREAT responses! I really appreciate you all taking the time to respond to me to help me prepare for next semester. Thanks again!

14. Tips on Surviving L&D and peds next semester

    minky84 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi there everyone! I was just wondering if anyone could give some great tips for L&D and peds next semester. I have found I get the best inside tips from people that have lived it! What are the clinicals like? What is the paperwork like? Care...

15. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    minky84 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! My name is Brennyn. I'm 22 years old and I live with my boyfriend, a meteorologist with the national weather service, and our two cats and two dogs. That's right it's a ZOO over here. I'm in my second semester of a 5 semester BSN pro...