NicuRN73

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1. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

   NicuRN73 replied to psysn's topic in Professionalism

   So glad I followed my instincts! Just found this "wonderful" letter (note the sarcasm). Seemed a little bit too good to be true. I am too from a small town in Florida. Wonder if all the "Top nurses" come from small town cause they think they can...

2. How long did you study for the RNC exam?

   NicuRN73 replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU

   Sorry, my dog pushed enter before I was finished. I passed. I am one that I would start studying then stop. So I paid and registered for the test and started studying. I will not lie, it was a little difficult. Some of the questions, I do not r...

3. How long did you study for the RNC exam?

   NicuRN73 replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU

   I studied for approx 2 months with the core curriculum book. Still asked questions using rule of sixes for inotrope drips.. I just took it in Jan of this year.

4. Low Census in the NICU

   NicuRN73 replied to neonurse97's topic in NICU

   Here in Tallahassee, Florida we are busy. Short staffed, more staff hired. We spent over a year extremely slow, at times 6-8 babies total. We are a 32 bed Level 3. So we are GLAD to be busy. No more mandatory call offs. Kathy

5. Taking my med/surg certification today!!!!

   NicuRN73 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   Good Luck and many good vibes coming your way.. I took my NICU certification yesterday. Passed.. I am sure that you will do the same.. Party afterwards

6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   NicuRN73 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   In the middle of report of a baby in an oxygen hood, Off going nurse stated that they baby was crying all night long so she taped the pacifier to the baby's mouth.. I was like "what????!!!!" She stated it again.. I was floored. In a state of disb...

7. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

   NicuRN73 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   I personally :redbeathe the twelve hours shifts. Less time in general at the hospital. I have more time with my family a week. When I started as a nurse I was working 5 8 hr shifts a week, plus pulling 2-3 8 hr shifts of on-call a month. We Begg...

8. Co-bedding twins - telling the difference!!

   NicuRN73 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I thought that co-bedding has been slowly phased out due to the risk of sids. Most NICU that I have worked at have stopped this practice. We consul the parents on the risks of Co-bedding based on the recommendation of the AAP.

9. Low Census

   NicuRN73 posted a topic in NICU

   Was just wondering how widespread low census is in the NICU. Here in Tallahassee, Fl, we have been slow for the last year, and really slow the last 6 months. Upper management has figured out that we have called off 6,000 hours in the last 6 month...

10. Low Census??

    NicuRN73 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    lucky you for those of you that are getting to work.. My unit (neonatal ICU) has been slow the past year, with the last 6 months the worst... The hospital is trying to find creative ways to keep us on staff, but for how long I dont' know.. We are cal...

11. Skin Integrity

    NicuRN73 replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU

    My unit is in the same boat. We are starting the NDNQI pressure sore audits next week. In the training, It stated that the Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment score could be used for looking to see if infants are at risk. It works like the PIPP pain sco...

12. Enough is Enough

    NicuRN73 replied to abbaking's topic in Relations

    Amen to that sister.. I have been saying that for years... Gotta love the "customer Service" angle of these hospitals. We as staff will always be in the wrong. I have worked at some hospitals that even had staff on other floors BAKING chocolate c...

13. Funny Names

    NicuRN73 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU

    OK everyone, This is a name I have NEVER heard of and hope to never see on a baby again. Had our unit howling with laughter. K.I.D. pronounced Kay eye Dee. Poor baby is a little girl. Why didnt the sister in law say something..... She is a L&a...

14. Units w/Private Rooms

    NicuRN73 replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU

    same message sent twice.

15. Units w/Private Rooms

    NicuRN73 replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU

    I have only heard of one unit that does this, and I think that its Alta Bates in Ca. My main concern is to MY right to privacy. I should not have to have my image shown on the World wide web doing my job, just so people can look in on the infant. ...