preemiepoweredRN

preemiepoweredRN specializes in NICU.

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   So over it!!

   preemiepoweredRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! Great catch! I know I take great pride in the sweat and tears it took to earn my nursing degree and then licensure.. to think that other people are able to carry the title nurse without any legitimate work or accountability is ridiculous! ...
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   Beanbags out? Need proof!

   preemiepoweredRN replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU

   We still use bean bags (frog positioners) and log-style bean bag positioners for the tiny babies in our NICU; haven't heard of anything about this study? Please forward if you find out officially :)
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   Friending patient families on social media?

   preemiepoweredRN replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU

   Follow your heart. Saying that, I would clearly not jeopardize my license or job for the sake of maintaining a relationship with a former patient, so if you feel that continuing the relationship would some how be non beneficial down the road, Don't ...
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   IV infiltrate: Lessons Learned

   preemiepoweredRN replied to NeoRN11's topic in NICU

   It sounds like you did the best that you could have done in this situation. The fact that you are able to reflect now is good thing and by doing so you will definitely be even more vigilant with all your IVs going forward. No matter what you do to pr...
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   Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

   preemiepoweredRN replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

   ^^^^Amen^^^^
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   Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

   preemiepoweredRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   I've been given report on the " most challenging patients and families" and then went on to have a completely pleasant shift with the same people. I think if it's a matter of safety ( for myself or other pts/staff) or a matter of liability ( non comp...
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   NICU ICU

   preemiepoweredRN replied to Gurleen's topic in NICU

   My advice would be: Do not overthink the interview. Considering that you have had some nursing experience, you are a little bit more grounded than a new grad and that is to your advantage. It will be intimidating (as any new area of practice would b...
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   Doulble lumen UAC v/s double lumen UVC

   preemiepoweredRN replied to aimeern31's topic in NICU

   I've only seen single lumen UACs and double lumen UVCs in my practice. What benefit did the director anticipate using the double UAC line/why the change in practice?
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   No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

   preemiepoweredRN replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

   ^^^My sentiments exactly.. We have to make the most of the opportunities we are presented, WHEN they are presented..
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    MD was angry I questioned him.

    preemiepoweredRN replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- HIGH FIVE for advocating for your patient, even in such an intimidating situation with the MD!!! I can still remember at 2 years being somewhat terrified at times to do what you did, but uncomfortable is part of the territory. I'm presuming tha...
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    Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    preemiepoweredRN replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

    You are definitely not too old to travel, but may want to consider more experience under your belt as a staff nurse. Travel nursing is a great opportunity, but you will be expected to know what you may not know yet(especially if the unit is super bus...
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    How much to tell recruiter...?

    preemiepoweredRN replied to Good_day's topic in Agency

    I agree with the above comment. As long as you are marketable and have good references, most recruiters will not hound you for too much information (in my experience)..but with that said, do not withhold any information that would be better coming f...
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    Skin care in the NICU

    preemiepoweredRN replied to Pajefferson16's topic in NICU

    I have worked on a couple of different units and each did things a little different (1) Triple paste (2) Vaseline/A+D-prophylaxis most places (2) Z-Guard/Hydraguard cream (3) Desitin/Illex cream or Desitin /Illex cream/Stomahesive powder-more severe ...
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    preemiepoweredRN replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    Wow..I think about this often (especially when work gets "hard" aka most of the time). I think I still would choose nursing.. Not sure what I would do otherwise for a profession.
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    Decrease in acuity with travel nursing?

    preemiepoweredRN replied to guest4/24/17's topic in Travel

    Totally agree with what's been shared. As a current traveler, I feel your pain related to having less acute patients than you're use to, but none the less I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. You have to appreciate and learn wha...