sjc80

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1. Any 22 weekers out there?

   sjc80 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU

   Quick question, when saying 22 weeks are we talking post-menstrual age or post-conceptual age?

2. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

   sjc80 replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Even if you are 1:1, like some others have said, you still have things to do other than support mom. Charting, getting supplies, dealing with Dr.'s, etc. Also, generally a the doula has gotten to know the mom over the course of a few months so they a...

3. Looking for a resource on natural childbirth...

   sjc80 replied to KT17's topic in Ob/Gyn

   From my personal experience: Hire a doula and stay at home as long as possible (taking into account how far the hospital is, etc)

4. Infection control overkill?

   sjc80 replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU

   So does your facility glove for contact?

5. Where Do People Dream This Stuff Up?

   sjc80 replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

   "Eating the skin of a kiwi gives you cancer. I had a friend who always ate them and he got cancer." This coming from my mother-in-law who is a former nurse.

6. Infection control overkill?

   sjc80 replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU

   I agree. Our unit policy is "bare below the elbows", which is strictly enforced for ANYONE touching the babies, as well has CONSTANT hand washing. Our infection rate is superb, so it obviously works for us. It seems wrong to put on gloves just to tur...

7. Calling in: different time frame for night and day shifts?

   sjc80 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

   In my hospital the day shift has to call in by 6am (for a 7:30am start) and the night shift has to call in the 2pm (for a 7:30pm start). I find it ridiculous to have to call in a 2pm for a night shift. I normally get up at 5pm for a night, so am I su...

8. Funny doctor orders

   sjc80 replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Humor

   Called a new resident to get an order for Gravol for a 3 year old who was nauseous. She said "I'll look up the dose and call you back." When she called back she ordered 500mg Gravol IV q4h PRN. I told her that seemed like a bit much. After thinking a...

9. Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

   sjc80 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   While I've never said anything of this nature, too often have I heard nurses telling depressed patients to basically "buck up" or "it's all in your head". Having suffered from depression, it makes me want to SCREAM when I hear these things. Depressi...

10. Nurses and Organ Donation

    sjc80 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    So..... do you think by not donating your wife can sell your organs? Or use them her self? I doubt this is what you ment, so that is a poor analogy. I hope you mean the desicion will be up to your wife, but again, I don't think that's what you were g...

11. What is the Highest Bilirubin you've ever seen?

    sjc80 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU

    How about the lowest? I had a baby who had a 0. On repeat she had a 1. I don't even know what that means and I can't find any info about low neonatal bilirubin! Though there is info about low bili and coronary artery disease....... But I don't think...

12. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    sjc80 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My newest pet peeve: Pacific, when they mean to say specific. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE!!!! lol

13. The Difference Between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Is this Statement True?

    sjc80 replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    The medical examiner where I work must be having a fit, lol. As he has said many times "EVERYONE dies of a cardiac arrest. You're not dead if your heart is still beating!" The REAL cause of death is what caused the heart to stop beating. He has the...

14. New NICU nurse

    sjc80 posted a topic in NICU

    So, I've just start in NICU (I graduated a month ago). I was there for 8 weeks as a student and I have just finished my orientation and am now flying "solo". I'm finding my self feeling extremely insecure about my practice. I think I'm doing things ...

15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    sjc80 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    My feet we very clean and my toe nails were even clipped! lol Thanks Cindy A and Treat et Street, you've made me feel better!