RAIZIE

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1. Smart pumps = Stupid pumps?

   RAIZIE replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU

   We are about to get the Baxter smart pumps house-wide but I didn't think they had smart syringe pumps. We are looking for a syringe pump for SCN and Peds because that's how our pharmacy prepares the meds. Can you clarify please exactly what pump you...

2. Smart pumps = Stupid pumps?

   RAIZIE replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU

   We are just starting to research "smart" syringe pumps for our SCN and Peds units. Can you share what pumps you are using please? And how they are working out for you? Thanks!

3. Stadol frequency in labor

   RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi- Trying to "benchmark"....... If you use IV stadol in labor, what is the usual order for dose and frequency on your unit?

4. Premature baby 'comes back to life'

   RAIZIE replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   Hmmm - and I thought cold stress was BAD for infants! Now they are saying the cold kept her alive?

5. Is this realistic to consider?

   RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Educators

   Thanks so much - you have given me a good view into faculty life. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow - & I'm SURE there will be more questions!

6. Is this realistic to consider?

   RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Educators

   Looks like my questions are on track for the most part, but the "team teaching" concept is a new one for me. Definitely something to ask! What I know so far is that I would be lecturing 3 hours a week and have 2 clinical days. I assume it is 2 dif...

7. Is this realistic to consider?

   RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Educators

   I am master's prepared and have spent almost 19 years as a CNS in MCH. I was a clinical adjunct in a community college program while attending grad school and am eager to return to nursing education at the BSN level, but...... Assuming they offer me ...

8. Is this realistic to consider?

   RAIZIE posted a topic in Educators

   I'm so happy to have found this Forum!! I will be interviewed later this week for a FT faculty position in a BSN program. When I sent my resume in mid-Dec I was thinking Fall 2008 would be realistic though the ad was for a Spring opening - but the D...

9. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

   RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks everybody for your replies! This is more confusing than I thought it would be. I will need to check with the NY BON as there seem to be different policies by state. I do want to clarify however that the major issue that AWHONN has is about t...

10. Pulling epidurals

    RAIZIE replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    FYI: AWHONN's Position Statement is that no one other than a licensed anesthesia provider should be bolusing epidurals or adjusting infusion rates.

11. Epidural Catheter Removal by L&D nurses

    RAIZIE posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi All. AWHONN position statement says that RN's can remove epidural catheters "if educational criteria have been met". I would like to know: 1- Do L&D nurses at your facility remove epidural catheters? 2- If so, what were the "educational crite...

12. RN/LPN Co-signatures, roles etc.

    RAIZIE posted a topic in New York

    Hi All- Question for you! In NY State, do LPN notes etc require RN co-signature? What is the practice in YOUR hospital? Also, what are the PRACTICAL differences in what RN's and LPN's do where you work?

13. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, Karen, for yet another reference!

14. Foley Balloons for cervical ripening?

    RAIZIE replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK - here I go. Please, nobody be offended by what I am about to say. It is SO important in nursing that we practice evidence based care, when it exists. Thank you to the person who asked for a reference. I used these, and others, in writing my ho...

15. fetal monitor question

    RAIZIE replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excuse me......supine is the position mom should NOT be in due to risk of hypotension.