nurseamena

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1. azithromycin i.v.

   nurseamena replied to endlesssummer1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi there--I was told before by pharmacy that it is associated with profound deafness in neonates. I tried to search pubmed and found that it is ototoxic, but couldn't find anything related to...

2. Need advice: Master's or BSN/work exp 1st?

   nurseamena replied to Annabelle57's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi there, I just finished my masters in Neonatal nursing in July. I'm working as a nurse at the moment since I wanted nursing experience. I think the amount of nursing experience needed to be a good...

3. Negative Work Environment, HELP!

   nurseamena replied to nurseamena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks RNpilot, this is definitely a learning experience. I think the reason it is hitting me now is that after being here 6 months, I now have time to think about and worry about what other people...

4. Negative Work Environment, HELP!

   nurseamena replied to nurseamena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Well, I've decided to stay a while longer and see what happens. I need to learn to not allow a few people to affect me so much. I know I'm a good nurse and always do my best. I am going to start...

5. Negative Work Environment, HELP!

   nurseamena posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi there everyone. I just got back from work and I'm feeling a little sad. I have a new job and I am off orientation now, been here 6 months now. The patient population is exactly what I hoped for....

6. A bizarre bit of NICU history

   nurseamena replied to rn/writer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi everyone! The website Neonatology on the Web. http://www.neonatology.com has some great pictures in their Diversions and Classics section. It has pictures of nurses and preemies at Coney Island,...

7. Breathe amniotic fluid?

   nurseamena replied to tomten3000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Here is an interesting fact: Fetal breathing movements can be detected by ultrasound as early as 10 weeks'gestation. Pretty amazing! Here is my source- Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Physiology by...

8. Preemie for a day

   nurseamena replied to nurseamena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for everyone's replies, I was putting together a presentation on Develpmental care and was wondering what people thought about the Preemie for a Day program. It sounds like a fun/educational...

9. Preemie for a day

   nurseamena posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I was wondering if anyone has ever done the Preemie for a day program. If so what parts were the most fun/educational? Thanks,

10. Just want a little info!

    nurseamena replied to NICU Newbie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know an NNP that works several 24 hour shifts a month. I hope this

11. Do you believe in a "calling" to nursing?

    nurseamena replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely feel that I am called to nursing. Something spiritual guided me to a career that will allow me to "make a difference" I get a warm fuzzy feeling inside when I know that I made a...