carrotstix

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1. do RN residency programs really make a difference?

   carrotstix replied to gummibear's topic in General Nursing

   I dont think my BSN residency program has benefited me at all. The support of your unit and unit specific orientation is FAR more important.

2. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

   carrotstix replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

   On the whole, I love my job and the vast majority of my coworkers. But that doesn't make for a very interesting thread on AN. I don't need advice on how to manage my job satisfaction. Nursing is not perfect, but it is not "horrible" to me either. It ...

3. Should I become ACLS or PALS certified?

   carrotstix replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in Pediatric

   I suggest PALS and NRP if those are your preferred specialties. I took PALS without taking ACLS first, just needed current BLS.

4. Procedure for NG feeding/meds

   carrotstix replied to PreemieNurse's topic in General Nursing

   PreemieNurse, this has been my experience in NICU, probably drastically different from adults. If I have more aspirate than will fit in say the 10cc syringe Im using then I disconnect, put the full syringe to the side and use another until I have it ...

5. We have to COUNT drugs like lisinopril and Claritin

   carrotstix replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

   A count comes up on everything in our pyxis. Generally at 0800 if you pull a multivitamin it will say "183, is this correct"? and you just hit yes because it really doesnt matter at that point. I think it helps them keep track of stocking and what we...

6. Tips on how to be a great newly employed RN? Characteristics? Thanks

   carrotstix replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

   Enthusiasm, willingness to learn...

7. Do you bag your bodies naked?

   carrotstix replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

   The last baby I did post mortem on got swaddled in a blanket and wore a hat (she had a congenital defect) The family kissed her goodbye and I held her until the paperwork was ready for her to go to the morgue. We have little infant caskets that are p...

8. Looking for a resource on natural childbirth...

   carrotstix replied to KT17's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Check this out, it is a doctor who is dedicated to doing exactly as you say, maintaining the natural childbirth in the hospital environment. Hope it helps! http://www.homebirthinthehospital.com/

9. Liquid Glycerin Administration in Neonates

   carrotstix replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in NICU

   We have slivers

10. Social sorority and nursing school.

    carrotstix replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read through all of these posts (because there are way too many!) but I was so surprised to see many people saying that nursing students are not usually in social sororities. In my program I would say at least half of my class was greek, inc...

11. Risks & Benefits of Hospital Birth vs. Birthing Center

    carrotstix replied to chanelagonzalez's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am very pro midwifery, Baby Catcher is one of my favorite books. However, I was concerned the other day when I stumbled across a certain video on youtube. It was a homebirth VBAC of twins. As a NICU nurse the thought gave me chills. Apparently this...

12. Do you have volunteers on your unit and what do they do

    carrotstix replied to wastingnotime's topic in General Nursing

    We have a few volunteers, they hold and cuddle babies who need some extra attention.

13. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    carrotstix replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU

    After my first baby coded, I cried heavily, I was truly emotionally crushed but my coworkers hugged me and gave me support. There are so many beautiful success stories to help balance your life. There is no feeling like seeing an infant who fought fo...

14. How many....

    carrotstix replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are the same exact person!!!

15. Anyone studied Nursing Informatics?

    carrotstix replied to guinans's topic in Informatics

    We had it multiple times during my BSN. There is a master's program at the school and professor was always trying to convince us informatics was the way to go. My school was Case Western Reserve University, but I dont think you can do it entirely onl...