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Moondance

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  1. 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 some will finish sooner). There is a lot of variab...
  2. Thorough assessments and keeping on schedule

    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, maybe just with practice I'll pick up speed. In my...
  3. Which states currently have the most job openings for graduates ??

    Hi NickiLaughs check out the stickie at the top of this forum for states that are hiring. Texas is hiring :)
  4. No jobs in florida for new grads

    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 reading several posts on allnurses that I decided ...
  5. Immunizations for NICU patients

    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. A study from 2008 stated that apena episode(s) 24 ...
  6. Immunizations for NICU patients

    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 the next day and Tylenol was ordered and administe...
  7. Immunizations for NICU patients

    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 two of the immunizations at the same time in the ...
  8. Landstuhl and Guaranteed Course

    Is this regarding just reserves or active duty as well?
  9. Twins sleeping schedule

    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. feeding), and woke up for the 7 a.m. feeding. At their ...
  10. Gavage protocol

    Do you use a new syringe each time you administer a feeding?
  11. Thanks Daytonite for the reply and for the information link. :nuke: A good learning experience from that situation. I agree that she should have phoned to the doc if she did not want to administer the med as prescribed. Thanks again!
  12. The patient I observed today is type 1 diabetic, 37 weeks pregnant, who was being inducted. Her petocin drip, started yesterday evening was at 20 units/hr. and labor was not progressing. When I started my labor/delivery rotation this morning at 0700,...
  13. 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 get another for reference use. I find that I go onli...
  14. A good Pathophysiology textbook?

    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 check out some of the others that were suggested he...
  15. A couple of weeks ago, I Googled "memory techniques" and used some of the suggestions given on this website: http://www.mindtools.com/memory.html
  16. Chances? Feeling so hopeless!

    I attend FAU's program. Write a really good essay. Go to the website and read the school's philosophy of caring; it's a very integral part of this school. My GPA was 3.7, but others in my class had 3.0, so GPA is only a portion of what is considered....
  17. Another great day at clinicals

    Great day in clinical for you! I haven't experienced a code yet, but I do enjoy my clinical days. We use a preceptor model at our school (we get assigned to one nurse), follow him/her and also pick one of the patients to care for. So far, every nurse...
  18. Any students with ADD

    I very much agree with MB37. Good advice. :)
  19. Too much info on exams?

    I am just in my second semester but I find it the same way. I knew going in it would be tough, but I don't understand why the programs have to be set up like this. Our school's philosophy is "grounded in caring", and that is a good thing, but I hones...
  20. Gen Chem and Organic Chem

    At my university here in FL for the BSN program, we needed just an Introductory Chemistry with lab. It covered some organic as well, so it seems different schools have different requirements. I'd like to go as far as organic chemistry because I'd lik...
  21. Are Dansko shoes really that great?

    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 is Dove). They are a soft leather shoe and I find ...
  22. Does your husband have a love affair with his car? If you are lucky and he keeps his car immaculate, leave messes behind there for him to pick up. Fast food packaging, junk mail, a fast food cup with some of the drink left in it (if he leaves it lon...
  23. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    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 employees to interact with each other this way? Also, i...
  24. 1. Yes 2. N/A 3. Yes 4. 60 WPM net score
  25. Statistics

    Thought I might pass along this tutorial I found for Statistics: www.statlearn.com It is free to use and has a guy who talks and explains concepts, theories, and gives examples. The speaker does have a heavy accent, but I got used to it pretty quick....