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  1. Tired of my workplace

    Humbled_Nurse replied to New2ER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So do you feel supported in the ER since your transfer? Is it better there than it was in the ICU? Having butterflies before work as a new nurse is very normal. I had them for the first year. I...

  2. Which is better: Not for profit or for profit?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Melchm's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well that's not an easy question. It really depends on what hospital and unit you work in. Generally speaking most people will recommend a not for profit hospital. I currently work for a for...

  3. Support staff

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Jules A's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our NICU we have unit secretary's. They answer phones, man the front desk, put in orders, assist with circ's, clean beds, etc... In general they really don't have any direct patient contact, but...

  4. Anyone watch ER thursday?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, I didn't, but one of my friends did and told me about it. I really don't watch ER anymore, but I remember in the past when they had episodes with the NICU in it they were usually kind of cheesy....

  5. Removing UAC's/UVC's

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wondering what you're technique is when removing UAC's/UVC's. I was originally taught to leave the fluids running while you are removing the lines and to turn off the fluids right before the...

  6. Career Choices....

    Humbled_Nurse replied to slu_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Yea that does sound like a very bad shift! I also went into NICU as a new grad and that first year was rough. I had lots of anxiety and dreaded most of my shifts. I had many thoughts of leaving and...

  7. Fort Worth -- which hospital for pre-nursing-student experience?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Agatha's topic in Texas Nursing

    Of course it's better to go with the bigger hospitals like JPS, Harris Methodist etc.., but there are lot of hospitals in Ft. Worth ranging from small to very large. Don't get set on working at a...

  8. chorioamnionitis...(spelling?)

    Humbled_Nurse replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Chorioamnionitis is defined as clinical signs of amniotic infection with fever, elevated WBC, foul smelling fluid, maternal or fetal tachycardia, and uterine tenderness. Incidence: 1% of all...

  9. First week in PICU

    Humbled_Nurse replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    rnnnpicu: Congrats. on completing your first week. janfrn wrote some good advice as usual :nuke:. Be sure to read anything that janfrn posts because she has a lot of knowledge of the PICU and is...

  10. Almost out of orientation..

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well my advice to you is: Time Patience Experience It is going to take some time to get comfortable with admits. The best thing you can do is watch other nurses admit and get as much experience with...

  11. Having problems with NA's and PCT's

    Humbled_Nurse replied to heather1999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If those tech's are truly writing down "made up" vital signs then they should be fired ASAP. If they won't even take the time to take vital signs then that tells me that their work ethic sucks and...

  12. Hoowee....nothing like boiling hot weather and low pressure fronts...

    Humbled_Nurse replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have also been very busy most of the summer and especially right now. We have had to close the unit several times this summer. Lots and lots of preemies. I guess it's job

  13. # of deliveries and size of NICU

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was just curious. How many deliveries do you have a year or a month and how many beds does your NICU have. Include stepdown/intermediate units as well.

  14. Oppinions Please on 27 Weeker

    Humbled_Nurse replied to TennRN2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! I'm speechless! I'm so sorry to hear that. I will say a prayer for you and the babies

  15. No jobs for LPN graduates anymore?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Jaded: I was shocked to hear that you had to educate those RN's on what DIC is, but then again I'm not surprised. Whether you are an RN or LVN all nurses need to take personal accountability on...

  16. new in the nicu...i feel behind, help me!

    Humbled_Nurse replied to lccougar02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Jackie: First and foremost you need to be patient and not so hard on yourself. It's only the first week. I do want to warn you though things are likely to get worse before they get better. It...

  17. Oppinions Please on 27 Weeker

    Humbled_Nurse replied to TennRN2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As raindreamer already mentioned every 27 weeker is different so it is hard to predict how he will do. He does have a long road ahead of him, but survival rates for 27 weekers is very high. As far...

  18. Journals for Pediatric Critical Care

    Humbled_Nurse replied to CarVsTree's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    This journal looks good. It is on the Lippincott Williams website. Go to

  19. Bld Cx's: does sample size affect result?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It should be a minimum of 0.5 cc, but at least 1 cc is ideal. You are much more likely to miss a positive blood culture with 0.5cc or less. That is why physicians may order more than one blood...

  20. North Texas = Few Jobs?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    So what are the issues with HCA facilities? I currently work for one and I love it there. As someone mentioned before the working conditions will vary from unit to unit. I know that HCA has had a...

  21. Help, fellow NICU nurses!

    Humbled_Nurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    stevern21: You need to go where your passion is. Although I would hate to see you leave NICU because you seem like a very good nurse and one that has taken alot of initiative in your NICU. You have...

  22. New charge nurses

    Humbled_Nurse replied to eggburnc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I personally think that new-grads or new nurses to a specialty should not be expected to do charge for at least a year. Actually two years would be better. That first year is so stressful for new...

  23. "Little Man" - Showtime documentary

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just go to http://littlemanthemovie.com/ and you should be able to order it from

  24. "Little Man" - Showtime documentary

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All I can say is WOW what a powerful documentary. I just got done watching it. I don't have showtime so I ordered the DVD. I thought it was very well done and made it's point well. I think it...

  25. ABC Nightline NICU follow-up show

    Humbled_Nurse replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's cool! When you find out the date be sure to let us know. I would really like to see it.