rnpilot

rnpilot specializes in NICU.

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1. HFJV vs. HFOV

   rnpilot replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU

   When I started in NICU in 1983 we were pioneering jet ventilation with a machine literally built by our RT department. If the study was from 1984, I would consider it too old to be very applicable now. In 6 years we never had a case of tracheobronchi...

2. Some questions about gentamicin...

   rnpilot replied to summerlove2's topic in NICU

   The university hospital I worked at quit retrograding meds in the early 80s. They had a talk for the nurses from a pharmacist explaining why it isn't a good, reliable or safe delivery method for neonates. I'm very surprised it's still being used in a...

3. ACLS Class

   rnpilot replied to crosstanya's topic in Nevada

   I did my BLS here. It was inexpensive and they also do ACLS. I was very, very happy with them. ACE - Academy for Career Enhancement

4. Week from Hell

   rnpilot replied to Kattabba's topic in NICU

   I have been a preceptor in a university hospital level III. I've dealt with similar issues. As far as I'm concerned, it was your preceptor's fault. She is the one there to teach you and catch the potential mistakes before they happen. This is precise...

5. Completed my first few shifts in the unit!

   rnpilot replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU

   Yes, but give yourself plenty of time. Gratz, and hope orientation goes well.

6. How is it like to be an RN in Vegas?

   rnpilot replied to dhel28's topic in Nevada

   I work at St. Rose and am very happy with the hospital and the people I work with. They don't offer a sign on bonus, but pay is competitive. My hospital will train people in Level II NICU because of the shortage of qualified nurses. I don't know abou...

7. Needing advice from NICU nurses.

   rnpilot replied to MississippiRn1's topic in NICU

   Topped only by OR. LOL.

8. Which road to take?

   rnpilot replied to RN mom of 2's topic in NICU

   Having heard enough stories, and learned a little from life, I smell a rat. It would be too easy for them to pull a bait and switch. Bait you into accepting a job, thinking they'll put you in NICU, and instead end up in med-surg indefinately. Med-sur...

9. can't decide between the NICU and ER

   rnpilot replied to JulieRN07's topic in NICU

   It definitely depends on the unit. Did they give you a tour of the unit before offering you a job? When I worked at a university hospital, I developed a "12 hour" bladder and could eat a hamburger in under one minute. I quit smoking because I couldn'...

10. Would volunteering in the NICU help me to get a job someday?

    rnpilot replied to luvmy3kids's topic in NICU

    Absolutely. You'll get "face time" and have the opportunity to become familiar with the hospital and staff. When you are ready for a job, they'll already know you so you'll be like one of them. This is good from a manager's position because they'll a...

11. Need help from someone who recently taken the NICU PBDS

    rnpilot replied to Ashes's topic in NICU

    It's been more than 12 months for me, but I did take the test in 2004. I had been out of nursing for roughly 10 years. I had 12 years of NICU experience. If you've working in a level III, you should do fine. I felt kind of clueless as to specifically...

12. Scranton or Allenstown Nurseries / NICUs?

    rnpilot replied to rnpilot's topic in Pennsylvania

    Thanks everyone. My husband decided he doesn't want to move, but that's ok because I just got a fantastic job where we are :)

13. I Love NI but......

    rnpilot replied to CANADARN13's topic in NICU

    Shannon, I hear ya'. At about 10 years into NICU, I felt burned out and bored. I decided on a career change. I started working towards a commercial pilot's license. I loved flying! After a few years, and a couple ratings, I met my husband, a professi...

14. Bottle-feeding really compromise Breastfeeding?

    rnpilot replied to crazyaaa's topic in NICU

    I don't think nipple confusion is a theory. I've actually seen it...once in 13+ years of practice. LOL. It was in a 36 weeker. It took all of about 2-3 days to get over. In the well baby nursery we routinely offered bottles after breast feeding unles...

15. Patent Foramen Ovale

    rnpilot replied to strn96's topic in NICU

    It's not about the O2 per se. It's about ensuring gas exchange, thus the canula with a little positive pressure. That way ideally, CO2 is kept normalized in the hopes of encouraging closure because it's not having a negative physiological effect. Als...