Mobe123

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1. RN eye protection for phototherapy

   Mobe123 replied to Mobe123's topic in NICU

   Turning the light off to do an assessment or cares is my usual tactic for less critical babes. Recently though, we have had a few babes that needed to be under the lights at all times including feeds. I had to hold with the bili blanket for a full ...

2. RN eye protection for phototherapy

   Mobe123 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi, I was wondering if any hospitals provide PPE specifically for nurses caring for babies under photo therapy? I know that “prolonged exposure” can be harmful for retinas, but Is that is in one setting or cumulative. I find the light really bo...

3. Can I make it in CA?

   Mobe123 posted a topic in Career Support

   I am wrapping up my first year as a RN in the ICU at Mayo. I lived in CA 10 years ago and worked as a teacher, and I ache to go back. Is it realistic that I can survive on nursing wages in the Davis area? Or somewhere bearish the coast (thinking o...

4. Cath lab procedures for menstrating women

   Mobe123 posted a topic in CCU

   I have been trying to find information regarding cath lab procedures for women who are menstrating, especially if the doctor will be using the femoral veins/arteries. Does anyone have experience with this? Can the patient use a tampon? A menstal cu...