TeenyTiny ADN, BSN

TeenyTiny is a ADN, BSN and specializes in Neonatal.

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1. New grad RN, absolutely hate nursing

   TeenyTiny replied to Ashley Karanja's topic in General Nursing

   This is what I was coming to say. There are many aspects of nursing that will let you do the academic side and not the care delivery side of nursing. I love being at the bedside with my patients but find that I am even more passionate about researc...

2. Fulltime or part time PhD? Share experiences please

   TeenyTiny replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Doctoral

   I think it depends on the program you are going into. I'm in an accelerated PhD program that offers both full (complete in 3 years) and part time (complete in 4 years) options. I also work full time but at the bedside. I could NOT imagine going th...

3. S.C. 5th Grader Dies After a Fight at School

   TeenyTiny replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   I've watched this thread as a lurker and haven't been able to chime in. I thought you all may be interested in the update that has been released this morning: http://www.live5news.com/2019/04/19/investigators-schedule-friday-morning-news-conference-d...

4. Studying on the Job?

   TeenyTiny replied to Cari1030's topic in ADN/BSN

   You mentioned you thought of doing the front desk of a hotel - weekend night shift audit position would fill that. Both I and my husband did that at one point and the studying in between the duties is a great opportunity.

5. Kangaroo Care Policies

   TeenyTiny replied to TeenyTiny's topic in NICU

   NICU Guy, I agree there is a significant nursing issue occuring here and we are also addressing that. Our policies have to be reviewed every year anyway and we are hoping to make the wording less confusing so we are wanting an idea of what other ins...

6. Resetting IV pump volumes: Dangerous or common safety practice?

   TeenyTiny replied to aepoisson's topic in NICU

   We use 4 hour volumes for anything that runs over a pump so we reset it three times a shift. The resoning is that if the pump were to malfunction or be programed incorrectly it would not be a huge bolus and we decrease the number of alarms. We have...

7. Kangaroo Care Policies

   TeenyTiny replied to TeenyTiny's topic in NICU

   Our policy lists concerns (HFV, >one source of phototherapy, UAC/UVC, etc) for KC that should be an interdisciplinary team discussion but we don't outright prohibit KC for anyone. We have a preferred minimum amount of time we want KC do be done a...

8. Kangaroo Care Policies

   TeenyTiny posted a topic in NICU

   My unit is looking to update the kangaroo care policy that we have. If anyone is willing to share your policy with me would you please PM me so that we can exchange contact information. Thanks.

9. What are Your Goals for 2018??

   TeenyTiny replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   1. Make a plan for the day each morning and accomplish at least three things from that plan. 2. Actually respond to things more instead of meaning too. (So I can be more involved here on allnurses, my professional organization, and a few other com...

10. Where can I get male only patients?

    TeenyTiny replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

    Have you searched to see if there are religous facilities that have similar or the same beliefs about care? In the south these types of facilities exist so there my be some within the area you are. This would allow for that type of accomodation.

11. NJ tube issues

    TeenyTiny replied to slp080477's topic in NICU

    In my unit we call those a TP tube (for transpyloric) and we are not seeing issues with clogs there. As the feeds are continuous we don't flush them. We do use higher calories in them.

12. You're not going to pull that on me

    TeenyTiny posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, mostly I lurk off an on here on allnurses (as you can tell from my lack of posts yet years of membership) but in the spirit of calling for more threads to share stories with I thought I would start this. In fact, it was my first thought of a sto...

13. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

    TeenyTiny replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Okay, so I mostly lurk here on allnurses as a whole and have long periods of time where I don't even look at the sight. Lately I've been visiting a lot and the school nurses forum pops up for me to lurk on as you all are so active and have such inte...

14. Nursing Central Required Before Starting Program

    TeenyTiny replied to 8130's topic in General Students

    There might be a possibility that they will have some assignments before your orientation or classes start that you may need this for. I've heard of other places doing that.

15. Ever experience violence at work???

    TeenyTiny replied to aoguagha's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes that is even worse though, as you have the families to contend with. In a NICU they can be very scary. Filled out the survey for you. Best wishes in your research!