kerussll

kerussll has 2 years experience and specializes in NICU, Pediatrics.

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1. Do you titrate drips?

   kerussll replied to LittleRedOwl's topic in General Nursing

   We do this in the NICU

2. Changing Nappy- How often?

   kerussll replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

   We always change diapers with every set of cares. Cares are either q 3, 4 or 6 hours for a sick baby we don't want to touch too often.

3. Maximum bedside visitors

   kerussll replied to guest769224's topic in NICU

   We allow 4 at bedside. Either parents can bring whoever they like with them, or appoint 4 people who are allowed to visit without parents.

4. I made a mistake and feel awful

   kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU

   Oh, and to answer someone's question: he did receive the vitamin K shot before transport.

5. I made a mistake and feel awful

   kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU

   Thank you for the kind words everyone! I am feeling much better about the situation. It's still terribly sad of course, but I'm not questioning whether I caused this outcome anymore and that's a big relief. I realize I did the best I could under the ...

6. I made a mistake and feel awful

   kerussll posted a topic in NICU

   The other day I got an admission late in the afternoon. It was a transfer in from another hospital. Unprepped 27 weeker and Mom walked in complete. This hospital doesn't keep babies less than 30 weeks, so they let her deliver there since there was li...

7. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

   kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in ADN/BSN

   I don't think you are missing anything. I think they are just completely lacking common sense! I've moved on from this. I decided that probably isn't even a good place to work if they can't handle something as basic as this!

8. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

   kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in ADN/BSN

   Yep I definitely have an RN license! My program had us taking many similar classes to the BSN group, but with more emphasis on leadership

9. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

   kerussll posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi Guys, I have kind of an unusual degree. I have a MSN in Nursing. The program was entry level, for people who already had a bachelors in an area other than nursing. (I also have a BS in Psychology.) I recently applied for a new job at a magnet hosp...

10. use of diapers during phototherapy

    kerussll replied to al.ghada68's topic in NICU

    We always use diapers too. Just try to fold the extra cloth down, and plenty of skin is exposed.

11. Anybody want to help me plan my career??

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU

    I've been a NICU nurse for 3 years now, and it's been my plan all along to get some good level 3 experience and go back to school for my NNP degree. I"m starting to question whether this is what I want to do now, and I was hoping some of you fine peo...

12. IV Drug incompatibilities

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU

    No, I don't think they are expecting that. But I'm not really sure what the big "No Nos" are. The only one I've ever needed to know for my job in a level 2 is that you need to stop the TPN before hanging ampicillin.

13. IV Drug incompatibilities

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU

    I didn't have access to their hospital guidelines, and I don't know if they use Neofax or not. I was studying with a compatibility chart from my school. http://www.uichildrens.org/uploadedFiles/UIChildrens/Health_Professionals/Iowa_Neonatology_Handb...

14. IV Drug incompatibilities

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU

    Hi All, I'm starting a new job in a level 3 NICU and my job offer is contingent on me passing a NICU pharmacology test. I feel pretty confident about all the topics on the study guide except IV incompatibilities. At work right now (a level 2 NICU), I...

15. CVCs and Nystatin?

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU

    Hello all! Quick question for all you NICU peeps :) On my unit we have a lot of CVC's...especially Broviacs and PICC lines. It is standard protocol that every baby with a CVC is on prophylactic nystatin (a swab to their mouths) My question is....why?...