MA Nurse

MA Nurse

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  1. Week from Hell

    MA Nurse replied to Kattabba's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You barely sedate them at all?! That's not good medical practice to have a baby on ECMO not sedated. They should have a drip of some kind to keep them calm, or Q4 ATC

  2. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That was a lot like my NRP, nurses sitting around and discussing the situation, not really taking charge one by one like we did in

  3. Who runs your ECMO pumps?

    MA Nurse replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some hospitals will train RN's to run the

  4. PICU - What kind of pt. is hardest emotionally for you?

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you for sharing. Yes, I'll have to stick it out to see good

  5. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i agree with what you're saying. The point I'm trying to make is that it wouldn't hurt to expand our knowledge by taking PALS. Most nurses don't really feel comfortable in a code, but I think...

  6. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We can agree to disagree here. I have been a NICU nurse for 17 1/2 yrs., mainly in a big unit. I've found that my NRP class was not as helpful with doing mock codes as PALS was. It must have been the...

  7. PICU - What kind of pt. is hardest emotionally for you?

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am finding PICU is harder emotionally than I expected. It's harder to wind down from a shift in PICU. I am usually ok at work, then after coming home I am thinking about these kids a lot and wanting...

  8. PICU - What kind of pt. is hardest emotionally for you?

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Of course there are many more types of pts. than what I mentioned, just curious what is the most difficult for you to

  9. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICU's usually won't offer PALS...unless you're interested in working in a PICU, then their educators might offer it. Or you can take a class on your

  10. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What is

  11. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't you ever have codes in your NICU? I found the PALS code scenarios very useful. Even though we do not usually shock a baby, we do use Epinephrine, intubate, give boluses, do CPR, etc. The NRP...

  12. Best NICU for a new grad?

    MA Nurse replied to chickapin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have some experience with what you're asking about. I was in a level 3 NICU for 16 years that was about 40 beds. I transferred to a level 3 NICU that has a max of 22 beds. I left my old job because...

  13. Did you work as a CNA before RN?

    MA Nurse replied to doglover1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I worked as an aid. The hospital would also hire us as student nurse aides when we were in school, and we made more money than a CNA. I recommend

  14. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The mock codes we did in NRP were much easier than the ones in PALS. I found that PALS had better information, and it was twice as

  15. Taking PALS soon...help!

    MA Nurse posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am signing up to take PALS at my hospital since I've been cross-training to PICU from NICU. The class is for 2 days from 8-4:30. Does this sound like the average time for this class? I'm not saying...

  16. Taking PALS soon...help!

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks everyone. No encore yet! LOL. Well, I might take some classes the PICU educator is offering. I also bought a home study on pediatrics. Maybe I'm becoming a PICU nurse after all?! Lately it has...

  17. Taking PALS soon...help!

    MA Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Update: I passed! I strongly recommend this course to any critical care nurse. I learned alot about running codes and dysrhythmias! It was a good class....even if it was LONG! (16

  18. Week from Hell

    MA Nurse replied to Kattabba's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't beat yourself up too much. We all make mistakes. I am curious if you don't mind telling what med it was. The longest I've hung an IV med is usually an hour, maybe 2 at the most. You said it was...

  19. Loving PICU

    MA Nurse replied to canadian_girl75's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Glad to hear it's going well for you! I, too, find it challenging compared to the NICU lately. I just completed the PALS course over the last 2 days and passed!! YAY! The course was full of good info...

  20. Is NICU the place for me??

    MA Nurse replied to newish nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know a lot of nurses work in NICU because they want to deal with small patients that won't break your back. Or small diapers and smells that aren't really strong. You also have to be strong...

  21. do most PICU nurses have their BSN?

    MA Nurse replied to EDnurse2009's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I work in the NICU and PICU and have an ADN. I think it is wise to get some peds experience on a peds floor first before going to

  22. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    MA Nurse replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone here who suffers from migraines: google patent foramen ovale and migraines and you will see these studies liking the 2 problems. Hope I've helped

  23. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    MA Nurse replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently read a study that said they are finding out people who have migraines like this sometimes also have a patent foramen ovale.There was a woman who had the hole fixed and she no longer...

  24. malpractice in NICU

    MA Nurse replied to JulieRN07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've never been told to purchase malpractice insurance. It isn't a requirement in NICU, nor do i think it is for any nurse, really. In my 17 yrs. of NICU, I've never had a legal issue: knock on

  25. Has anyone started out in Postpartum/Nursery?

    MA Nurse replied to zahryia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have recently floated to PP. I thought i liked it, but decided I didn't. Here's my reasons: in PP you will take care of the mom and the baby...which means in my hospital: 4 moms and 4 babies...