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  1. MRSA/gowns and gloves

    lovemyjob replied to BABY--RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If that were the case, we would not let 75 year old grandmas in to see their grand-babies, especially if they have been in a rehab center or temporary nursing home. So, swabbing all kids on a weekly...

  2. Provigil for shift workers

    lovemyjob replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee makes me so jittery that I cant place an IV b/c I shake so bad. The good thing about modafinil, is that you dont get jittery, you dont crash when it does wear off (not like with caffiene) AND...

  3. Provigil for shift workers

    lovemyjob replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    When I have to have a life saving surgery at 3am, I want that doc to feel awake and be able to think critically...... and I dont care what it takes for him to do that...... Have you ever worked night...

  4. Level III Or Level II, Preference?

    lovemyjob replied to NEWNICUNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our nursery is mixed with fedder growers and the very highrisk. It is nice because I can have a really sick micropreemie along with a feeder grower who just needs assessments and NG feeds q 3 hrs....

  5. MRSA/gowns and gloves

    lovemyjob replied to BABY--RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We used to swab babies every monday and we had tons of kids on iso. Now, we only put a baby on iso if they have and MRSA infection. Many many of us (parents, visitors, etc) have MRSA living on their...

  6. Journals

    lovemyjob replied to dreamrider_212's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is Neonatal Network which is from ANN and Advances in Neonatal Care fro NANN. Both are quarterly and both require you join the organization (Sure of that with NANN, not as sure with ANN.) I am...

  7. Patent Foramen Ovale

    lovemyjob replied to strn96's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    But the PFO staying open would only be important if there were another defect that required mixing,

  8. Patent Foramen Ovale

    lovemyjob replied to strn96's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That would make sense except they were doing NC by blender at 21%, if I understood correctly, and if this were somehow a syptomatic issue. But it sounds to me like it is a feeding issue since it only...

  9. Being Sexually Harrassed

    lovemyjob replied to markymark's topic in General Nursing

    I think you can file a claim with the labor board. They might be a good place to start, considedring their job is to protect the worker. I wish all of the best to you. Keep your head up and your...

  10. What does C Base mean?

    lovemyjob replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I saw this and thought you were thinking of free base. Not sure about c base. Maybe it is an employment status like a .9 or a

  11. sextuplets

    lovemyjob replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK, those 22 wkrs are 99.9% likely to have serious problems, according to the neos I work with. If she is so willing to take on 6 kids with trachs, ROP, g-tubes, CP, etc, then why not adopt one of the...

  12. What to do?!

    lovemyjob replied to EstOyLista's topic in General Nursing

    good point daytonite.... The buck will never stop with you.....it stops with the insurance

  13. What to do?!

    lovemyjob replied to EstOyLista's topic in General Nursing

    I am not really seeing where there is a 2 year difference.... OK, BS is 4 years, if you already have one, you still have to pass the MCATS, which will take time and maybe a refresher class. Then, med...

  14. questions about NAS baby--feeding and meds

    lovemyjob replied to crazyaaa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    our docs said that in the bf/milk/drug book (think i is redd, cant recall name) that street drugs are not a contraindication b/c the benefit outweighs the risks. not totally sure i agree,

  15. Help--transpyloric feeding in NICU

    lovemyjob replied to crazyaaa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    good

  16. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    lovemyjob replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I deamt that I took my hive meds (atarax, 250mg!!) and that when I went to work, I was so tired I couldnt figure out what pts were mine....I couldnt read the assignment sheet! Next thing I knew, I...

  17. Patent Foramen Ovale

    lovemyjob replied to strn96's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    kind of sounds like a feeding issue.... sounds like aspiration to me. We will give NC on RA when there is a needs for stimulation but not necesarily O2

  18. Help--transpyloric feeding in NICU

    lovemyjob replied to crazyaaa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK, we frequently do transpyloric feeds, we place it in the duodonem. This is how it is placed per our protocol. 1. Measure tube from nose/mouth to earlobe, to knee. That is your reference point...

  19. Highest paid nursing field?

    lovemyjob replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    the money really comes with years of service. The experienced nurses on my unit make 2x what I do! BSN, certification, ACLS, furthering your IV skills (PICC, etc) all get you a little more money...

  20. The Circumcision Discussion

    lovemyjob replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Amen.

  21. Co-worker stole my ID

    lovemyjob replied to rmelvin's topic in General Nursing

    Two of the best, most skillful, knowledgeable nurses I know are recovering addicts. One was an alcoholic andf the other I believe was some sort controlled substance. I cant imagine barring these 2...

  22. Would this happen at your ER?

    lovemyjob replied to AlisonBSN's topic in Emergency

    I can promise you have never walked a mile in my shoes.... I have a huge issue when one nurse acts as though their department is the only one to have horrible crazy shifts or to have any sort of major...

  23. I need major assistance

    lovemyjob replied to Kay1669's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Youo are the only one who can make the choice as to whether to go to a 4 year program or a 2 year. Do you think u want 2 become a midwife and deliver babies? If you have any inkling thaa u would...

  24. Would you consider a home birth?

    lovemyjob replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    jess, some of the worst outcomes can stem from complications at delivery, shoulder dystocia, tight nuchal cord, intolerant to labor (and without the use of a monitor, you will never know until the...

  25. pain management in NICU

    lovemyjob replied to RNCRICE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am so sorry to hear you guys are having this much trouble. I do have to say, at least our neos will if forced to by decompensation. I was so angry.... the other day they brought a kid back s/p...