Ack_RN

Ack_RN

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Ack_RN has 4 years experience.


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  1. Neonatal dialysis?!

    I didn't realize PD and HD happen this frequently in other units. We had one kiddo awhile back who could have definitely used it. CRRT seems much more realistic now.
  2. Neonatal dialysis?!

    I was hoping the article would be a little more detailed about the process. We don't do PD in my unit. Do the babies have a weight limit to qualify?
  3. Neonatal dialysis?!

    Has anyone read the Medscape article on the first successful use of CRRT in a neonate? Miniaturized Dialysis Machine Successful for First Neonate http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/825622 (requires a login, but free to join) The kiddo was 5.2kg a...
  4. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    We have 1:1 with cooling kids, but other than that it's 1:2-3. Level II is supposed to be 1:4, but a couple weeks ago they were 1:6. I would walk out with an assignment like that. We've been slammed these past 8 months or so, but luckily our managem...
  5. Curious about how to handle this situation..

    I volunteered at a summer camp last year, I'd say it was pretty "casual" too. Parents filled out a form when they dropped their kid off if any meds were to be given. Wasnt anything fancy, but gave us the when and why. They were all prescription, so t...
  6. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    I was in your shoes a few years ago- and I had a BSN. It was incredibly frustrating to have a license in hand and still not have HR give me the time of day. I moved to S GA way out in the middle of nowhere- worked for a couple years and now I'm movin...
  7. Any other new grad RNs in Jacksonville finding jobs?

    I'm a new grad in Jax and I feel your pain! Have you tried looking at clinics? I wanted to be in a hospital so badly, but after a couple months of complete rejection, I decided to try a clinic for awhile. At least get some of that experience everyone...
  8. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

    i hate it when all you want to do is vent to a friend and some other nursing student feels the need to come up to you and tell you everything you did wrong and how much better they can do (insert task.)
  9. I failed Nclex today

    I prayed for you. You can do this!
  10. Black Eyed Pea anyone?

    We can't give medical advice, but she should definitely go see a doctor.
  11. What ever happened to "mother nature"?

    I just finished my L&D rotation... and it's the same here! I was shocked at how many docs did a c-section just because it was easier for them. Even vaginal birth was unnatural- I never saw stage 4 labor, the doc just yanked on the placenta till ...
  12. What to expect during clinicals

    Oh, and don't be shy about helping other students, nurses, techs, anyone who looks like they could use it... whenever you can, you'll be so glad later that you did!
  13. What to expect during clinicals

    There's going to be really great days, and there will be really horrible days. You'll be amazed at how much you've learned, and you'll be overwhelmed with what you have left. Patients will make you cry more than once (for good reasons and just becaus...
  14. From the NY Times-Medical Myths

    I've read several other articles saying birth-control and antibiotics were safe to use together, but my pharmacology text specifically says antibiotics decrease effectiveness of bc... wonder which is right (but i'm not going to test it on myself!)
  15. Time spent on resuscitation of a celebrity

    I think sometimes it's just hard to let go. EMS did CPR for half an hour on a young foster child my aunt had, and she certainly wasn't a celebrity.