santina44

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  1. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    Thank you Merna for your reply!
  2. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    It's not for a paper. I'm a NICU nurse. 2 NICU RNs go to C sections and high risk vag deliveries so we see them right away at my hospital. Just a few days ago I went to a section and a baby was delivered with a kiwi vaccuum. The baby had a little mor...
  3. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    Thanks for the info.. I consulted the forums because I would've preferred first hand info from other nurses.
  4. Are there increased chances of respiratory complications when a baby is delivered using a vaccuum device such as a Kiwi?
  5. Advice! Starting NICU soon!

    I was a new grad when I started also and am still in training. My training was a long period of time as well. My biggest word of advice is to ASK QUESTIONS and to not be afraid to ask those questions. Hopefully you get a good preceptor who enjoys tea...
  6. Cover letter for interview...is this right?

    I looked up many times whether or not I should bring one and I saw many people who said it couldn't hurt, so I decided to just bring one.
  7. I am going to an interview tomorrow and was wondering how to open up my cover letter. I was thinking something like.. "Thank you for the opportunity to interview with your company. Please accept the following documents...." & so on. OR should I j...
  8. Cover letter critique, please?

    Hi all, I have no experience writing cover letters and just wanted some feedback on the following. I appreciate any help!! Thank you Dear Sir or Madam, In reference to the current position, "_______," please accept the enclosed documents for consid...
  9. Hi all. I am aware there is a post about this similar topic on the forum as well however my situation is a bit different. I actually am Catholic and am planning on applying to a Catholic hospital. The hospital is obviously faith based. I am just wond...
  10. How do you deal with feces???

    Some hospitals have this spray that you spray on the pts behind before you start wiping. It almost completely gets rid of the smell! Ask the employees at your nursing home if they have such a thing.
  11. Exam Study Techniques!

    I do outlines. I have done outlines since day 1 in the program. I get my book and computer, and type notes. This way, I have a hugely shortened portion of the book written in MY language. Once I am done with outlining, I read my outlines over and ove...
  12. Test Anxiety

    I suggest you talk to a counselor or therapist who can suggest relaxation techniques. Also, what if you had a buddy set up a practice test for you in exam-like conditions with a time limit, grade, etc. Maybe this could help you get used to the testin...
  13. Thinking of leaving the program...

    I had a horribly rough start in my nursing program, and so did my husband. After our first semester, we just felt beaten up and like, "what did we get ourselves into?" However, I am one semester away from graduating now and I am SO glad I did not giv...
  14. DVT question

    Homan's sign is a classic sign, but unreliable. My professors tell me NOT to do a Homan's sign if a DVT is suspected because like you said, it could dislodge it. Compare the pts 2 legs. Is one leg swollen and warm compared to the other? Like another ...
  15. Physical Assessment Help!

    It sounds obvious, but just perform it in a head to toe fashion. Use the body as your cue. I start with AAOX3. Usually you don't need to say anything if a teacher is watching because they can hear the pts response. Then, I go on to my cranial nerves-...