CoraBeth RNC-NIC

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1. Phasing out CNS

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to marigoldey's topic in CNS

   What program did you go through? I have been interested in Rush University's neonatal CNS program. I feel that the CNS roles that are being eliminated are ones that perhaps weren't APNP roles. Do you know many neonatal specific CNSs?

2. Help- Moving to private rooms! Need advice!

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU

   Will you have central monitoring in your new unit? I came from a private room unit and we could "pull up" my other baby on the monitor of the room I was in. That way I could see if my other baby was having a brady while I was with my other baby. I...

3. IV starts - anyone get better?

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to krenee's topic in NICU

   Are you using the pre-filled syringes? Those require more pressure to flush and often cause more veins to blow. Also, do you have a posi-flow on your IV extension tubing? That also causes you to need to use more pressure to flush. Can you flush ...

4. Any new grad RNs in NICU?

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to Kayla.J.RN's topic in NICU

   I started in the NICU right after graduation. I did my final senior year clinicals there and pretty much harrassed the manager. I called her or emailed her every few days to let her know I was interested and really wanted the position. I really hop...