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  1. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    slu_rn replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    I had a play medical kit when I was little as well. It had the standard equipment in it plus an eye chart. That eye chart was actually a blessing in disguise. It was how my parents figured out that I...

  2. RN's thinking about Med School?

    slu_rn replied to oregonRN23's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in May and for the last year or so have been really thinking about going to medical school. When I started nursing school I thought, I'll just do this because I don't want to go the...

  3. Discharge teaching

    slu_rn replied to Mithrah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a form that is started the day they are admitted. On it are things that every parents is taught, baths, feedings, temps, bulb suctioning, etc (basic baby care) then each baby has a care plan...

  4. Removing Foley. Inhale or exhale?

    slu_rn replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell them to exhale. When I've had piercings done, they always tell you to take one deep breath then they'll pierce on the exhale. That way you're more relaxed and less prone to jerk. I...

  5. Piercings

    slu_rn replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I have my "girls" pierced, as you put it and have never had any problems with MRI's. I have had 2 of my shoulder since I had them done and never felt any discomfort. My rings are steel as are the ones...

  6. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    slu_rn replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated in May and started out in a Level III NICU. Med-Surg, at least in my area, is not a required place to start for new grads. Many hospitals have GN programs to help you get on your feel...

  7. Question about hours

    slu_rn replied to user9876's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just graduated in May and am working in a NICU here. I'm doing 3 12s during the day in orientation (from May to early Sept). Then we'll have to see where I go after that. We too have a very strong...

  8. Week #3

    slu_rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well I'm in my 3rd week of orientation and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I graduated in May and am currently in a level III, 60 bed facility. They did start us on more of a "special care" side with...

  9. Week #3

    slu_rn replied to slu_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for all the repies! I tried the index card method the last couple of weeks and it worked great! The thing I'm left struggling with are the PO babies who eat all at the same time. My last...

  10. Former Nurse's Aide, hard of hearing

    slu_rn replied to ringside's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in a pediatric hospital and on our floors we use pagers in addition to the overhead monitors. Whenever one of your alarms goes off, the pager in your pocket vibrates and tells you the room...

  11. Week #3

    slu_rn replied to slu_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My patients were: 1 - NEC, 27 weeker at birth, now 34 weeks - TPN and q3 gavage - no nippling - ostomy - going to be reattached this week - CPT and bag/mask breaths with vitals (q3) HH via NC - no...

  12. RNC exam?

    slu_rn replied to Bailarina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where I work, the exam is offered once a year on site. It gives the nurses an opportunity to study together etc. I haven't taken it yet because I"m still too new, but this system seems to work out...

  13. new grad wanting nicu

    slu_rn replied to rnin1206's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was just hired into the NICU as my first job out of school. I did work as a tech for the last year in that hospital, but not in the NICU. I just did an internal transfer after interviewing with the...

  14. I am officially done!! On my way to nicu!

    slu_rn replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats all the new grads! I just graduated as well and will be headed for the NICU on June

  15. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    slu_rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Hug a nurse

  16. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

    slu_rn replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The www.salary.com website gives a very high average salary for RNs in my area. I'm not sure if this is the way it is across the board. It says $55,000 average with a low of $50,000 and I hope to make...

  17. Advice Needed!

    slu_rn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I will be graduating in May with my BSN. My problem is I can't decide what area I want to be in. I've been applying to all kinds of different positions and, now that I'm getting calls for interviews,...

  18. Show you WV Pride!

    slu_rn replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in General Nursing

    Well I didn't graduate in WV, but I'm originally from there! I'm currently in my last semester at St. Louis University because my dad's job sent us out here when I was in high school. I miss WV...

  19. BC Pills & Miscarriage

    slu_rn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can continuing to take them cause a miscarriage? I was on a 10 day course of antibiotics and after they were over I had a little bit of spotting and just felt odd. 5 days later I had pretty heavy...

  20. Report? And to whom?

    slu_rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is going to be a somewhat long post, but I need advice. I'm also not sure where to post this, so feel free to move it wherever. :wink2: I'm a senior nursing student set to graduate in May, and I...

  21. Report? And to whom?

    slu_rn replied to slu_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate the response. I think I'm going to sit down and talk to her about it. I get the feeling that she liked being pregnant because it was "cute" to have people pay attention to her, but...

  22. Report? And to whom?

    slu_rn replied to slu_rn's topic in General Nursing

    When I say I don't want to "drag" them in I say that because IL DCFS doesn't have a very good reputation at all around here. I have had several run-ins with them in the hospital with abused kids that...

  23. Report? And to whom?

    slu_rn replied to slu_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to drag DCFS in if my concerns are unfounded. I guess just leave it up to the physicians office to note any changes in the baby's

  24. Shoe question...

    slu_rn posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a senior nursing student about to go into my preceptor in one of the local Trauma I EDs. (This is also where I want to work when I graduate) For Christmas, I need a really good pair of shoes. I'm...

  25. Need some advice

    slu_rn replied to shena25's topic in General Nursing

    RN programs have an OB component. I spent 1/2 of a semester in OB and 1/2 in Peds. My 2nd semester of my senior year you got to choose what area interested you and get more experience there. I'm...