texas2007

texas2007 BSN, RN

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  1. Normal end tidal co2 values

    texas2007 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    In Nicu, we did end tidal while drawing a cbg once just to see...I believe the end tidal was 20 points or so lower than the co2 on the cbg....60 vs. 40. The RT said that difference is

  2. which professor would you pick?

    texas2007 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also take into consideration if you think you may want to go into that field or not. My last semester, I chose the nurturing, easy professors because I KNEW I didn't want to work with adults or go...

  3. Acuity and Ratio

    texas2007 replied to discobunni's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Phew im SO GLAD our post op hearts recover in picu! We just don't have the resources on our floor...I figured that out after a few pre-op cardiac

  4. Watch your deeplines, guys!

    texas2007 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had an atrial line infiltrate on a kid getting prostins...poor thing was gone before we even realized what

  5. How much do you put in your 401K and other questions

    texas2007 replied to JessicaSN's topic in General Nursing

    1. What percentage of your pay do you contribute? 10% 2. How much does your employer contribute? They contribute dollar for dollar up to 3%. The catch is, they only match after you've been working...

  6. Neonatal Brain Death

    texas2007 replied to BlueEyedRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a baby pronounced brain dead. I believe it was pronounced as soon as the EEG came back

  7. wishful thinking

    texas2007 replied to narcissus's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most people on my unit work 12's. We do have some people come do the 11-7 shift but I think these people are agency. There's also a few people who will do 6 hr half days. I did an externship in...

  8. Crazy hours

    texas2007 replied to mslinzyann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Exactly! I always smile when I am either going to work or coming home going 70 mph and the traffic on the other side is already bumper to bumper. I can't imagine sitting in that kind of traffic...

  9. Pressure limits on infusion pumps

    texas2007 replied to corks's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ditto. The only time I pay attention is when the thing is beeping, but it's usually beeping bc of a positional problem. 9 times out of 10, the PIV is already out before any type of pressure limit is...

  10. Do you discuss lab results/x-ray or other test results with patients?

    texas2007 replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my nicu, we usually disclose things that nurses can interpret like routine labs, blood gasses etc. However if it's something a specialist usually reports on like head ultrasounds, echos,...

  11. Morphine Administration of very small doses

    texas2007 replied to dance45's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hmm...we don't dilute at my hospital. Usually the amount is so little, we push it into the med line tubing which is usually long enough so that it doesn't reach the patient, and then put a flush on....

  12. How did you decide NICU is the right place?

    texas2007 replied to blindlittlebear's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I chose nicu because it just felt right. Cheesy but true. During my other clinical rotations, I would get all nervous and sweaty and couldn't sleep the night before, but I LOVED my nicu rotation and...

  13. How do people manage?

    texas2007 replied to Shenanigans's topic in Emergency

    I just started nicu in march and have found that it's worst when it's your own patient who died because usually you have been working all shift trying to fight a losing battle. I also get affected...

  14. How many preceptors did you have during new nurse orientation?

    texas2007 replied to NsgChica's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd say I've been with about 10-15 different preceptors so far. I've had about 14-15 weeks of orientation and have another month or two to go. However, most of those people I've only been with once....

  15. UAC fluid/antiseptic

    texas2007 replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In kids >28 wks, we use Chloraprep. I'm not sure what we use in kids under 28 weeks, I had heard NO CHLORAPREP for that age group but have seen some nasty burns on kids that age as well so I'm not...

  16. Nursing School hours??

    texas2007 replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree it is definately NOT part time. I thought the same too, what a sweet deal going to class only 4 days a week...well the other day I spent typing up my databases plus I had to go in early the...

  17. Issues in the NICU

    texas2007 replied to gudiarani's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just off the top of my head, infection control would be good...A big issue in my NICU at the moment is what are some good ways to decrease the amt of line related blood stream infections? Do you clean...

  18. Hardest things to deal with in NICU...

    texas2007 replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello I just started working in the NICU in February and have been in Level III for the last 10 weeks. I think right now, the hardest thing is hearing the parents scream/cry when they are told their...

  19. Night shift NICU

    texas2007 replied to BiologyNerd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our night duties are the same as those previously mentioned. Seems most families are gone by midnight and we put our xrays in the computer and the tech comes around starting at 615 am so sometimes we...

  20. Stethescope??

    texas2007 replied to SmileyGirl :o)'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit invested in all these nice littmans for each baby's bedside but unfortunately more than a few have walked off already. I like the littmans but sometimes the breath sounds are so loud, I can't...

  21. Places to live near Seton hospital in Austin

    texas2007 replied to soccer's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I was a student, I really liked living in Hyde Park (78751) but there did seem to be a few suspicious people floating around on occasion. My last semester I lived over off of Far West (78731) and...

  22. Question for the females about working with a male in neonatal

    texas2007 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also work with several male nurses and I enjoy working with them. I find that they add dynamics that a bunch of crabby females will never

  23. GN Internship/ Residency Programs in Tx Medical Center

    texas2007 replied to Nurse McDreamy's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're a Dec. grad, you can wait till late Sept/early Oct to get serious with the hospitals. Last yr I applied in Aug. which was most definitely too early. I think this caused me to be overlooked...

  24. Float RNs - How do they float all equally?

    texas2007 replied to pbajil's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit keeps a logbook, which you are supposed to update after your last float. If a float person is needed, the charge nurse looks at the book to see who has gone the longest without floating and...

  25. Crib Cards & HIPPA - researching policies

    texas2007 replied to DonnaH123's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We usually write the babies first name on the crib card and stick it on the front of the crib, warmer, or isolette. However, the chart is always on a beside cart or with the baby if they go for a...