Fall.out.nerd

Fall.out.nerd specializes in NICU/pediatrics/nursery.

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1. Pediatric Scrubs!

   Fall.out.nerd replied to misscherie's topic in Pediatric

   Walmart, Giant Tiger, and vendors at the hospital

2. Theme song to your Nursing career?

   Fall.out.nerd replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Humor

   Calm before the storm- fall out boy The pros and cons of breathing-fall out boy (this only applies to changing a babies diaper that is particularly bad)

3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   Fall.out.nerd replied to nirvana1's topic in Humor

   I've seen parents name their newborn: Panda Easter Precious

4. NICU Nurse Needs Advice

   Fall.out.nerd replied to southeRNsally's topic in Pediatric

   You could also try a level 2C NICU because they will have higher acuity babies (vents, CPAP for short term) gain that experience then do your level 3. I'm just starting the level 3 course and I'm super blessed that I have experience so I understand m...

5. NICU nurse aspiring to become an ER or ICU nurse

   Fall.out.nerd replied to kheemooy's topic in NICU

   I'm a Canadian NICU nurse and we have 2 men in our NICU and one who floats NICU and Paeds!

6. creative alternatives to incentive spirometry

   Fall.out.nerd replied to tots24's topic in Pediatric

   I've seen balloon races, where you try to blow a balloon up as fast as possible in a race against the nurse or another kid doing IS though with most places banning latex you might have to do blowing up a glove :)

7. Pod leader model?

   Fall.out.nerd replied to Kamaulie's topic in NICU

   We have pods and the charge assigns who's in it but once in the pods the off going nurses decide who has the assignment usually it's who's had the baby last/ recently

8. How does your unit secure IVs? (and feeding tubes, cannulas, etc)

   Fall.out.nerd replied to elle_RN's topic in NICU

   For IVs we use a stat lock which just fits over the hub and holds it in place, then we use tape to hold the arm to the board. For NG/OG and O2 we use hypafix which works well unless there's a lot of droll or moisture for the most part it does the jo...

9. Is it difficult for men to get into NICU?

   Fall.out.nerd replied to MattNurse's topic in NICU

   I work with 2 males in my NICU, and can say I don't see why a male can't work there. There are some moms who may be uncomfortable with a male while trying to breast feed but you'll find females with a preference for a female nurse anywhere you work. ...

10. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Fall.out.nerd replied to niculove's topic in NICU

    Just finished my 8th day as a new grad in the NICU and came out feeling like I'm never going to learn everything I need to be a good NICU nurse and that I really didn't deserve this opportunity. Anyone else feeling this way?

11. Anyone currently enrolled in the Mohawk/MacMaster BScN program?

    Fall.out.nerd replied to AspiringRPN2020's topic in CA Programs

    I did work until 4th year only part time doing 8 hours a week but sometimes that was crazy. Though they've changed the program since I first started so I can't say anymore if it's manageable. The workload can be pretty heavy especially in 1st and 3r...

12. NICU nursing! Question from a Newbie

    Fall.out.nerd replied to Soon2beNurseAshley's topic in Critical

    I'm a new grad nurse in the NICU so I don't know a whole lot but here's what I can tell you 1) it's so nerve wracking the first time you go to give a baby a needle (at least for me it was) but if you know how to give one to adults then the principals...

13. Anyone currently enrolled in the Mohawk/MacMaster BScN program?

    Fall.out.nerd replied to AspiringRPN2020's topic in CA Programs

    Hi there! I didn't go to Mohawk/Mac but did the Conestoga/Mac program and loved it! Going to a college makes it a bit nicer because the class is smaller so you get to know your classmates better, Mohawk is nice because a lot of your classes are with ...

14. Got a new pricey stethescope and it's no good!

    Fall.out.nerd replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I believe they're the same company as Littmann is owned by 3M. However if you're looking for a Littmann peruse the Littmann site for legit sellers as some places sell knock offs. I just bought a pediatric/ infant one from steeles.com for 78.99 plus s...

15. Any advice for a new graduate nurse starting in peds?

    Fall.out.nerd replied to Fall.out.nerd's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks I'll have to look into that text. My manger has been on holidays so I'm going to call I. A day or so to see what her recommendations are. Good luck in your starting :)