pedrn RN

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1. vein viewer

   pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in NICU

   No we have the hand held transilluminator this is the a big machine. I will have to wait until I go back to work and get more info. on it.

2. vein viewer

   pedrn posted a topic in NICU

   does anyones hospital use the new machine that illuminates the veins? Our hospital had an inservice on them the other day. It is very neat can see the veins good. We tried it on one of our babies. The nurse sticking said she could see where it would ...

3. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

   pedrn replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU

   We use opsites for our UAC/UVC we dont put our babies into isolettes until they pull the lines. They stay on warmers with lines. We dont use hum. in our isolettes either. Our opsites work well. Have never seen one come lose.

4. How often do you "care" for your nicu babies?

   pedrn replied to 1/4lberrnc's topic in NICU

   We do full assessments q 12 with vitals, head cir., girth everythingon all babies. On grower feeders we do vitals with feeds only.(unless something abnormal of course). On babies under 02 or on vent its vitals q 2 regardless of npo or if og feeding. ...

5. Feeling so much better!!!

   pedrn posted a topic in NICU

   I have been in the NICu for almost a year. I posted last year after I had been in it for a couple months and said I would never get it. I was sooo depressed and stressed. But, after a year I feel so much better about it. Dont get me wrong I still hav...

6. Anyone from the Meridian area?

   pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in Mississippi

   Hi tiffanya I am from Collinsville also. I went to MCC. I just put Meridian because not to many people has heard of Collinsville. Sorry I am so long getting back we just got our power back from the hurricane. Good luck in school.

7. soooo frustrated

   pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in NICU

   Thanks for all your replies and good wishes. Sorry I am just now writing back I live in Mississippi and we are just getting power back from the hurricane. Thanks again! I already feel better about it :)

8. soooo frustrated

   pedrn posted a topic in NICU

   Help! I have been so depressed lately. I have been working in the NICU/nursery for about two months. I feel so overwhelmed. Yesturday I just broke down and cried at work in front of everybody. I feel so incomptent (sp?) I feel like I am never going t...

9. Introductions

   pedrn replied to Brian's topic in Mississippi

   Hi I live in Collinsville, MS. I now work in NICU/nursery. I am married with a one year old. Its nice to meet yall.

10. Roll call: Tell us a little about you

    pedrn replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU

    I am 27 years old. I am married with one child who turned one on July 7. I have worked in the NICU for about two weeks and love it. Before I worked in peds for 6 years. I still have so much to learn. Well gotta run Hurricane Dennis is fast approachin...

11. Help with NALS

    pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in NICU

    We got a book it is called Neonatal Advance LIfe Support (NALS) I dont know if its the same as nrp or not. The problem is I just started June 30 so I dont have that much experience with newborns thats another reason I am nervous. Thanks Angel

12. Help with NALS

    pedrn posted a topic in NICU

    Anyone who has every taken or taught the NALS test please help. I have to take mine the end of JUly and I could use some help. What kind of questions or does anyone have a practice test so I can be studing? I am scared to death. Everyone said it is s...

13. How much do RNs make working at a doctor's office?

    pedrn replied to browsing's topic in Ambulatory

    I work in a pediatrician office in MS and I make 14.72 an hour. I know it's awful.

14. needle stick

    pedrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    : Hi. I have been a nurse since 1999 today is the first day it has ever happened to me. I was putting the needle in the sharps and I looked down and I had a prick mark where the needle had stuck me. I do not know if it happened when I took the needle...

15. Anyone from the Meridian area?

    pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in Mississippi

    Hi I am from Collinsville too. I just said Meridian because not to many people have heard of Collinsville. It is so nice to meet someone else from here. Hope to talk with you again soon .