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  1. Problems with Dansko shoes?

    cc_nurse posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a terrible case of plantar fasciitis during nursing school and for the first few months in orientation. I bought a pair of Dansko Pro's and my feet felt great for a long time. However, now I...

  2. Do you push Fentanyl on the floor?

    cc_nurse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    In the NICU we never push it, it only goes in over 10-15 minutes or we risk chest wall rigidity. Maybe different risks in the adult

  3. Question about PRN positions... Had to get a 2nd job due to low census!!!

    cc_nurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    that does seem like a lot. The per diem jobs that I have held have been pretty understanding and flexible regarding my other full time employment. Have you looked around at other facilities? Good...

  4. Is the NICU a good place to prepare for CRNA?

    cc_nurse replied to Aggiejane07's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I work with someone that is currently attending a CRNA program, she worked in NICU from the start and isn't having a problem. Actually, we do deal with titrations of Dopamine, Dobutamine, pain meds,...

  5. Suctioning after birth

    cc_nurse replied to NiesyLuv0o's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If there is meconium, there is not to be any suctioning done on the perineum. NICU is usually there to use a delee suction to clean out the muck before it gets below the

  6. Where to find 100% tution support?

    cc_nurse replied to workwood's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I attended Cedar Crest College in Allentown; several of my classmates were from the Pocono area. CC has several programs, including an evening/weekend PT option. DeSales is in Center Valley and *may*...

  7. Trouble with getting a job

    cc_nurse replied to fxg002's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think it is getting harder all around, both hospitals that I work for have hiring freezes in place...they are both *major* employers for the region too. I feel bad for the many grads trying to enter...

  8. isolette humidity

    cc_nurse replied to jscrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ours

  9. pins and rubberbands for CPAP

    cc_nurse replied to uma1ashok's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When we predominately used bubble cpap, we used the hat/rubber band/pins routine, now we are almost exclusively using the Sipap machine which has a different set up-uses head gear instead. I think its...

  10. nursing assistants mixing breastmilk

    cc_nurse replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No that is strictly an RN's role for our unit. Even when I was a nursing student-tech I didn't work with

  11. moving to noblesville area

    cc_nurse replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, my family was considering a move last year to the same area. We really liked it and I was hired at Clarian North in Carmel; unfortunately family concerns precluded us from actually making the...

  12. Weekenders Working Weekday Holiday?

    cc_nurse replied to WeekenderSims's topic in General Nursing

    I just started working a weekend program a few months ago. Our policy is the first year the weekender has to work either Christmas or New Years, regardless of where it falls in the week. I had to work...

  13. A question for RN's and RN students.

    cc_nurse replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    That is basically correct, but its not just pre-reqs, you get an overall education before you specialize into the nursing aspect. My degree was 2 yrs of liberal arts and sciences followed by 2 yrs of...

  14. A question for RN's and RN students.

    cc_nurse replied to craigm's topic in General Nursing

    I experienced a very similar situation as you did. I did my pre-req's and general studies courses at the community college and transferred to a 4 yr for my BSN. I had always planned on getting that...

  15. Anyone from the Lehigh Valley area?

    cc_nurse replied to mafiamom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No unions to be found here. LVH uses a shared governance/professional model

  16. PICC line cap change question!

    cc_nurse replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    That is our procedure too, elizabells. We can be 'wrong'

  17. Microbio Pre-Req Emergency!

    cc_nurse replied to Mmmkay's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really address your original question, I'm not from New England, but I wanted to offer MHO regarding taking Micro online. I would discourage you from doing that if you have any other option,...

  18. Tote bag?

    cc_nurse replied to Sue Damones's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Land's End bag that works great, very durable. I was able to get one of the Batik floral prints they sold a few years back, very pretty. Their totes have either open top or zip top if you...

  19. Is it normal to graduate nursing school & feel like you know nothing.

    cc_nurse replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Nursing

    You are *so* normal I know I certainly felt utterly unprepared for life in the "real" nursing world. I think it is that feeling compels me to look things up and try to keep learning about my...

  20. NCPAP hats/systems

    cc_nurse replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I believe you are referring to SiPap by Viasys - here is a pic of the machine http://www.nichemedical.com.au/web/pictures/1488sq.jpg We use that one and traditional bubble ncpap with hat and rubber...

  21. Anyone else frustrated with 12 hour shifts?

    cc_nurse replied to TexasNurseEducator's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I love 12 hr shifts, once I became accustomed to the routine they rarely drag by, especially now that I am on day shift. I hate getting up at 4:30 in the am, but its a small price to pay...

  22. nasal intubation

    cc_nurse replied to Preemienurse23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My full time employer does strictly oral intubation-my PRN employer has a host of physicians that prefer nasal intubations, for same reasons stated in previous posts. I only saw one done and it looked...

  23. For those with per diem positions....

    cc_nurse replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    My full time facility has a pretty rigorous per diem commitment- weekend and holiday obligations. THey lost a lot of their reserve staff because of it, many people have perdiem jobs on the side for...

  24. How to thank my awesome preceptor

    cc_nurse replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a place called Things Remembered, http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home_10001_9951?fcref=gglp&kw=Things_Remembered My preceptor *loved* tea, I bought her a...

  25. online review vs. live lecture???

    cc_nurse replied to fudgeremedy's topic in General Nursing

    The NCSBN online review was worth every penny! It is *very* similar to what you will see on the actual exam. Very thorough review and question/rationale functions, I highly recommend