annmarie1959

annmarie1959 has 2 years experience and specializes in cardiology nicu.

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1. Cath flo question

   annmarie1959 replied to garciadiego's topic in Infusion

   As a new NICU nurse, I would love some clarification for the BEST way to prime the IV cassettes for minimal air, especially since most of these are going into central lines. Most nurses invert the cassette and pull out the white knob and then turn t...

2. new to NICU

   annmarie1959 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone: I just wondered how long it takes to start feeling comfortable in NICU. I am currently in a Level II Nursery and have been taking 3 babies as an assignment, but need to get my organizational act together a bit more since 4 babies are th...

3. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

   annmarie1959 replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU

   I have recently started in NICU. I went back to school for my RN, and was fortunate enough to get this wonderful opportunity. NICU nurses are wonderful teachers and have been ultra supportive. Prior to this, I had worked 12 years in Adult Cardiac,...

4. Telecommuting Positions

   annmarie1959 replied to bambi227's topic in Case Management

   Thanks for your reply! I live in southwest florida and I am extremely interested in disease management positions. I am a member of AAOHN and would love to find a position that embraces disease prevention and health promotion. I will be happy to forwa...

5. Telecommuting Positions

   annmarie1959 replied to bambi227's topic in Case Management

   I am also looking for a telecommuting position if anyone has any advice. I have cardiac experience, scanning holter monitors as well as assisting with authorizations for procedures. Any help would be appreciated. I am willing to do some traveling ...

6. Pre-Requisites Anyone?

   annmarie1959 replied to 2bNursewith7kids's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am just finishing my 3rd semester in an ADN program. It is a weekend/evening program for those of us who have to work full time and attend school. As far as admission requirements for this particular program, it was STRONGLY encouraged to get the ...