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    Holiday policies- what does your unit do?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you guys work out the holidays? Are they mandated? If so, how many are you required to work? Do you use the lottery system? Ranking most wanted to least wanted? We've been given the...
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    Incontinence sores- at work now and need some ideas!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, guys! I'm at work now and though I work with babies, the general principal is the same and I was wondering if anyone on has some suggestions? We're taking care of a baby that has...
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    House, Grey's Anatomy make me mad

    NICU_Nurse replied to nitesky83's topic in General Nursing

    I was just listening to LoveLine with Dr. Drew tonight and he said how much he hated Grey's because it's so ridiculously untrue. He said he used to be in charge of residents early in his career, and...
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    two full time jobs for a new grad

    NICU_Nurse replied to shyinla2004's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest that perhaps you work at your sponsor hospital- is that the one with the urgent care center? You'll get experience there that maybe won't be so intense (your first year is difficult and a...
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    nicu pocket gear

    NICU_Nurse replied to adrienurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my case, I have scrub tops with large patch pockets on each side. ID card and teeny calculator go on collar (a buck at Office Depot!) Organizer in left pocket. Cards, etc. in right pocket. Pants...
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    Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Yay! Good
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    Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Also! Just found this: School of Health Professions - Nursing Accelerated BSN for Second-Degree Students Takes 4-5 semesters (5 if you need to complete pre-req's you don't have) 1.5 years vs. 3 years...
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    Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. Okay, let's see. Let's clarify. (I was tired last night!) According to the Sallie Mae information page regarding Stafford Loans: -By submitting a FAFSA you may be eligible for Stafford Loans....
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    nicu pocket gear

    NICU_Nurse replied to adrienurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! I'm with "my people" now! How reassuring. I have the following on my person: ID holder with mini calculator attached via keychain (both ID and calculator are attached to pull-string for easy...
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    What are your nurse:pt ratios?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I am just trying to figure out if it's *me* who's being unreasonable, you know? Was I just spoiled from a hospital with excellent staffing, or is this really not safe? Can I bounce some...
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    Transilluminator for IV Starts/Lab Sticks

    NICU_Nurse replied to AtlantaWalter's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :kiss Ah!!! I love it! I love the flexible neck. I am TOTALLY getting one of these. Thank you so much!!! You just saved me 50
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    Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    In the OP, Epona seemed to be shocked and exhibiting a degree of anxiety in regards to the cost of tuition and the amount of money she would be paying back (I assumed, based on the exclamation points,...
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    Holiday policies- what does your unit do?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I was beginning to think no one was reading this!
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    Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Also: "Care for Virginia" Student Loan Program U.Va. Financial Aid - Loans National Health Service Corps Virginia Department of Health...
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    Help! Money! In a pickle!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, you're out of your mind. I would highly suggest that you re-think your options here. There is absolutely no reason you should have to attend a school that costs $20,000 a year...
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    Transilluminator for IV Starts/Lab Sticks

    NICU_Nurse replied to AtlantaWalter's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Which brands are they? I'd like to try this myself. Anyone willing to post a photo? I just called ChildMed (1-800-345-6443; Option 5, then Option 4) and a single WeeSight is $63, a bulk purchase of 10...
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    Bld Cx's: does sample size affect result?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay, another debate-buster for you guys. I've tried calling Micro but can't get anyone on the phone! For infants needing bld cx's, we use BD pink-label bottles. Per lab, these require a minimum of...
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    Codes: Can we administer code meds without MD present?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry- yes, I meant that the doc was en route to the unit (I have no idea, truly, where he was or what took so long- there's a chain of communication that reaches the RN last). The baby had been...
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    Poster ideas for the NICU?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, y'all, I have to pick your brains for a minute. I'm trying to find, or more likely, actually design some posters to laminate or frame and put up in the two nurseries on relevant topics. I'd...
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    NICU IV insertion

    NICU_Nurse replied to rnaffah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went to google images (http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&q= and typed in: Dorsal veins of the infant hand and found a diagram on fotosearch.com that has them. It's at...
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    Eating and 12 hours shifts

    NICU_Nurse replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried the South Beach diet peanut butter protein bars? They're really, really good and actually fill you up. I prefer these over any other snack-type bar that I've tried. Not a SBD'er, but...
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    Checklist for interviewing companies, aka "Things I should have asked!!"?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, guys... A while back, someone posted a link or a checklist of questions to ask a company while you're interviewing them on the phone- I've tried searching but I'm coming up with 1000 posts that...
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    Checklist for interviewing companies, aka "Things I should have asked!!"?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Travel

    Thank
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    Internet access while traveling?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    How do you guys access the internet while you're traveling? We have a laptop but currently (not traveling) use a phone line based high-speed modem. We are anticipating needing internet access from...
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    What are your first few days like?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    I'm wondering when you arrive for an assignment and what keeps you busy those first few days- licensing office, getting your work ID, all of those practical things. Getting settled into your new home?...