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1. Thorough assessments and keeping on schedule

   Moondance replied to Moondance's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for the reply :) I also listen to all lung fields, all quadrants of the bowel and do RR for 30 seconds (6 sec is too short for a periodic breather in my opinion). It seems I am doing it right,...

2. Which states currently have the most job openings for graduates ??

   Moondance replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi NickiLaughs check out the stickie at the top of this forum for states that are hiring. Texas is hiring

3. Thorough assessments and keeping on schedule

   Moondance posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   In our level II, the assignment is typically 4 patients per nurse. Two will be on an 8-11-2-5 assessment/feeding schedule and two on 9-12-3-6. Our time parameter for feedings is 20-30 minutes (though...

4. No jobs in florida for new grads

   Moondance replied to pmeeksSN's topic in Florida Nursing

   I don't know if it's an option for you, but if you can look out-of-state, you can increase your chances. I graduated in May 2009 and could find nothing in Florida, not even med-surg jobs. It was from...

5. Immunizations for NICU patients

   Moondance replied to Moondance's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks once again Jolie :) The infant wasn't given Tylenol and I asked about that. They said usually the doc orders it, but I don't know why it wasn't in his case. He did end up having a temperature...

6. Immunizations for NICU patients

   Moondance replied to Moondance's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks Jolie, that makes sense. I just thought of another immunization question... As I was observing a NICU patient receiving his first immunizations, the nurse (and another nurse who assisted) gave...

7. Immunizations for NICU patients

   Moondance posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I was reading a couple of research studies regarding immunizations for NICU patients and was curious about your experiences with any reactions or suspected reactions from the patient being immunized....

8. Landstuhl and Guaranteed Course

   Moondance replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

   Is this regarding just reserves or active duty as

9. Twins sleeping schedule

   Moondance posted a topic in Pediatric

   I am a SN caring for a set of newborn twins (boy and girl) for a couple during the night shift. They are 2 weeks old and last night, the little girl slept soundly for 6 hours (missing the 3 a.m....

10. Gavage protocol

    Moondance replied to HurleyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you use a new syringe each time you administer a

11. A good Pathophysiology textbook?

    Moondance replied to Moondance's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the responses :) I also use the McCance and Heuther book, which I agree is a difficult read and I just don't like it for use as a textbook, but I will keep it for reference. I am going to...

12. A good Pathophysiology textbook?

    Moondance posted a topic in General Students

    I absolutely despise my Patho textbook and was wondering if anyone could recommend a pathophysiology textbook they found useful. I won't need it for any classes after this semester, but I'd like to...

13. Has anyone ever tried listening to lecture notes during their sleep?

    Moondance replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in General Students

    A couple of weeks ago, I Googled "memory techniques" and used some of the suggestions given on this website:

14. Are Dansko shoes really that great?

    Moondance replied to Nrs2bE09's topic in General Students

    I've read posts that some nurses love them and wouldn't wear anything else, then others didn't like them. I tried them, but couldn't get the sizing right and went with a pair of NurseMates (the style...

15. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    Moondance replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Clee's response would be appropriate, right? I don't understand the reasoning that doctors have that it is permissible to address to collegues unprofessionally. Wouldn't it be against policy for...