Finallyat40

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1. Teaching Hospital recommendation for Texas

   Finallyat40 replied to sivan's topic in Texas

   PARKLAND! in Dallas, wonderful supportive teaching facility....and if you don't see "it" there...it probably doesn't exist! They have extensive orientation programs for new grads and their pay scale is very much in line with the "for-profit" hospit...

2. Death rates in your NICU?

   Finallyat40 replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU

   We usually have 12-14 a month, but then we'll go a couple of weeks and have none....we are a county delivery hospital with upwards of 16,000 deliveries a year and an average census of about 75. These numbers only include babies born over 23 weeks wi...

3. Any tips on being a preceptor?

   Finallyat40 replied to SJW's topic in General Nursing

   Having been precepted and now being a preceptor here are a few things that I try to do: 1) Remember that they have graduated from nursing school and passed the boards, therefore, they are not clueless, they just need to be led to the water. 2) Posi...

4. Dallas RN Position - Parkland Vs. Baylor

   Finallyat40 replied to TK80's topic in Texas

   Can't wait to see you in January....glad you decided to come with us! Jamie

5. Every Life Has A Purpose

   Finallyat40 posted a topic in General Nursing

   She had been born the afternoon before with a left diaphragmatic hernia, and although I knew that her prognosis was grim, I was amazed at how beautiful she looked, her skin, her hair, her little rosebud mouth, just a beautiful full-term baby, who was...

6. Please jelp with "new mom" class

   Finallyat40 replied to babynursingrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I would definitely cover the following: Braxton Hicks contraction vs. real contractions, how to tell, when to call, etc. My hands and feet are swelling, what does this mean? What is a mucous plug, when does it pass, etc. Breast changes in the las...

7. Accidental Extubation

   Finallyat40 replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU

   Happens to everyone, some more than others! Just keep your ABC's in mind, get the tube out and off the face, make a good seal and bag the baby up, while at the same time letting someone know you need a provider and an RT. Maintain your airway and y...

8. Dallas RN Position - Parkland Vs. Baylor

   Finallyat40 replied to TK80's topic in Texas

   Well, I might sound a bit jaded....but it's because I am! I graduated from nursing school in '04 and have to admit that my entire time in school, my absolute intention was to work at big Baylor in the NICU....no questions asked! As I readied to gra...

9. Group One background checks

   Finallyat40 replied to OBGYN Legal RN's topic in Texas

   One thing that keeps getting missed about Group One is that they aren't only there for the hiring of nurses....most of the hospital systems run EVERYONE through Group One...from environmental services to nurse practitioner to CRNA. I had a Group One...

10. Vancomycin & lipids

    Finallyat40 replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU

    We give our vanc with lipids all the time, unless you have a double lumen and then we put it through there. Amp is definitely not compatible with TPN, it causes a precipitate that can actually clot off a line, even if it's pushed. We had a kiddo r...

11. NICU anxiety....

    Finallyat40 replied to Jacobero's topic in NICU

    Congrats on your move into the NICU world....it's a wonderful place to be! One thing that I've noticed about NICU nurses is that they tend to be very protective....both about their babies and their selves in terms of newcomers. You do tend to have ...

12. Any Of You That Have Had Shoulder Surgery?

    Finallyat40 replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, can I say, been there, done that! I was all set to start nursing school in August, fell down some stairs and ended up having total rotator cuff repair on August 21st! The doctor told me not to reapply for Spring because I wouldn't be ready, I ...

13. "She does it because she cares about me"

    Finallyat40 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    That says everything about why we do what we do! Thanks for sharing! Jamie

14. Is forney to far?

    Finallyat40 replied to kimhaw's topic in Texas

    I live in forney and work at parkland...day shift, the commute is about 35 minutes....it's not really bad....not much traffic, most of it is highway driving....I think it's the best of both worlds...I get to live in almost a country setting and work ...

15. Sympathy card given to patients with fetal demise

    Finallyat40 replied to freedom4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Paula, I'm truly sorry for your family's loss. Please take the opportunity to allow yourself to grieve. Just a thought, go pick up a Christmas ornament that would be special for Shirley and give it to your daughter and son in law for their tree. ...