Navy1Nurse

Navy1Nurse has 14 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. SCHOOL PROJECT: What are the effects of being a neonatal nurse? Please Help

   Navy1Nurse replied to melissa15's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We usually know what is going to happen.... The ones that make it that we thought wouldn't are the surprise not the ones that don't. I have never had a baby pass away that was a total

2. Transferring from ICU to NICU.... Looking for resources

   Navy1Nurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Here are a few....That I own that I highly recommend.. The bible so to speak is "Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care" another is "Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive...

3. Any Navy CRNA's out there?

   Navy1Nurse replied to nilepoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am a Navy RN, have been since 2000 and have been in the NAVY for over 20years. Yes you can be deployed, but most RN's are not out there getting shot at, as the poster above seems to indicate, a bit...

4. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

   Navy1Nurse replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I had a Baby named after me, The parents were so pleased with the care I had provided in the NICU after a very rough start. The Parents gave the baby my first name for the babys middle name. I was...

5. ..Rhode Island representing...

   Navy1Nurse replied to melodramah's topic in Psychiatric

   Melissa, I am a URI school of Nursing grad, If you want I can put you in contact with some people in RI who would be happy to talk to you about nursing. Greg H. RNC,BSN URI

6. Laser Eye Surgery

   Navy1Nurse replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Chloral Hydrate 50mg/kg for sedation, and Tylenol prn pain, possibly some versed/fentanyl. Chloral Hydrate is not analgesic so you have to add something, the recovery period is usually a few days,...

7. Male Nurses in NICU?

   Navy1Nurse replied to smelendez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm a NICU Nurse (RNC), and I happen to be male. Never found it to be an issue, with the patients/parents, or co-workers. Beleive me I was the Minority but you are a minority anywhere you go in...

8. Passed my Certification Exam!! (NCC)

   Navy1Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I took the Written Exam on AUG 6th and got the results Today... Said I did Average to Strong in all areas I am so happy, I thought it was pretty challenging. But I am happy that I gained...

9. 26g abbocath shortage...

   Navy1Nurse replied to Lyssia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We only use 24 gauge too, I have never even seen a 26ga. We usually have the Insyte (brand) with the wings. I do like to use the Jelcos (very short 24ga) on the tiny ones though. I prefer the...

10. gavage feeds

    Navy1Nurse replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use 5-6fr og/ng for 1800g and below & 8fr for those above 1800g. In the Lv III unit I work in it is our Policy to NOT hang gavage feeds, I have seen it done, but the nurse usually didn't know...

11. Need a reference Book for NICU

    Navy1Nurse replied to EXOTIC NURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In addition the the "Handbook" already mentioned (which I Have on my Bookshelf, Great reference!!!) Another to check out is: "Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing" by Jane Deacon This...