Ellen59

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I am trying to get together a "cheat sheet" with normal newborn lab values. I work in a Level II facility so we only have 32 weeks and up. I can't seem to find a good source that gives me normal values for CBC w/diff, CRP, formula for detecting shift in bloodwork, BMP, routine admission and follow-up blood work, etc. I don't want to ask co-workers because they look at you like you SHOULD know this. My hospital is not big on education so I am trying to learn as much as I can on my own. Does anyone have this list compiled or know of any good web sites that list this info? Any info is appreciated. Thanks for your help.

I would check with my community college and start taking classes that are needed to obtain an associates of science degree. You can take a lot of classes on-line such as English, Psych., etc. your school would know better. I would also sign up for the nursing program if they have one because it can take a while to get into nursing programs. While you are waiting, you can take 1 class at a time either on-line or for a few hours a week at your local college. I am not sure that an associates of arts degree would apply to nursing.

I could use some tips for starting IVs in Level II nsy. My facility isn't big on education and this is a skill I really want to get. Does anyone know of some good books or videos/DVDs, etc. or any tips that you could share with me about technique and choosing a site and would be great. I have only gotten 2 IVs so far. Thanks for your help.