labordude BSN, RN

L&D, OBED, NICU, Lactation

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    New grad 30 weeks pregnant and starting on L&D department

    labordude replied to dncndva215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just throwing a couple of things out there...keep in mind I am not a lawyer. My interpretation of things going on with you compared to relevant law is this. The company may not rescind the job offer...
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    Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

    labordude replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on LinkedIn for about two years now and consistently get contacts from recruiters and other professionals. Make sure that you join appropriate groups and take advantage of open networkers...
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    Breast Milk Verification

    labordude replied to CHBRRT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your question is interesting because in my current NICU and in others I have worked, two people (RN + RN/RT/NP/MD/NA/Parent) verified that the milk from the container to the bottle matches the right...
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    Starting off as a New Grad in the NICU--bad idea?

    labordude replied to iDeftones's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't listen to anyone who tells you to have med-surg experience before going into the NICU. If you want to do something and you have the opportunity to do so, why wouldn't you take it? As for being...
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    what's the difference between mom/baby and new born icu

    labordude replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    These are two very different units in terms of well..everything except the age of the population. Newborn ICU is a unit for neonates (those less than 28 days of life typically) that require an...
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    labordude replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a NICU nurse since I graduated from nursing school. I absolutely love working with this population. Since then I have started doing work with lactation and infant transport as
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    Bendy Bumpers

    labordude replied to megcourt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The product typically has a lead core which will break if bent too hard, such as when trying to store them in a folded position. Our unit has had several break because of this and now we store them...
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    working maternity

    labordude replied to november17's topic in Men in Nursing

    I firmly believe men have a place in every specialty. If women can work in a male urology clinic, why not a man in OB? I would love the opportunity to work in L&D. I did actually get an interview...
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    New manager seeks input

    labordude replied to catlover314's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi ahleesejo, Congrats on your move up to the manager level. I have had many different managers at multiple facilities and have seen good things and bad things. One of the most important things you...
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    Closed system for ABG draws from UAC?

    labordude replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have used multiple systems at different hospitals. Several have started implementing a closed system similar to this one...
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    HRSA scholarship recipients - come talk about your experience after school!

    labordude replied to esokitty's topic in General Nursing

    I received this scholarship back in 2005. I am not sure if they have changed the paperwork or if it was just life experience, but I knew full well that I would have to pay taxes on this money as none...
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    PICC TKO Rate

    labordude replied to NicuCourtney's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Having worked in a couple of different NICUs, I have seen it done differently. Currently we leave them running 1ml/hr on a syringe pump with 1 unit of Heparin per ml. The PICCs are 1.9fr, mostly...
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    Male Nurses in the NICU

    labordude replied to ccb84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been in the NICU for almost 4 years and have also done travel nursing. I spend a ton of time at deliveries and got a per diem position doing L&D/OB/Nursery. In addition, I'm certified as a...
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    Accredited by who?

    labordude replied to Vines812's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster is correct. The two accreditation bodies that matter are NLNAC and CCNE. Each one has a search feature to find out what schools they accredit. CCNE -...
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    Why cannot give IV medication via artery?

    labordude replied to suizzz's topic in Patient Medications

    In some situations and clinical areas, medication can be and is often given via an arterial line. Two of the NICUs I have worked in split the TPN through the umbilical arterial and umbilical venous...
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    NICU- how much math?

    labordude replied to dfike's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It will also depend on the facility where you work. I have worked in 4 NICUs with varying amounts of math done by the nurses. Everything from minimal, I mean MINIMAL calculations at one to the...
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    full assessments vs. monitor vitals

    labordude replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You pause the HFOV every 4 hours? I've worked in multiple NICUs and never seen it that often before. It seems like too much stress on the baby forcing them to re-recruit alveoli so frequently, though...
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    My L&D misadventure

    labordude posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's my story. I'm a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, a certified lactation counselor, and a father of two beautiful children. I love what I do. I've done some traveling and worked with...
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    My L&D misadventure

    labordude replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your comments. Were you at the most recent AWHONN convention? Tom Johnston, who is a male CNM in the military spoke at that one. He is someone I have been in contact with, as he has gone...
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    Monitoring system

    labordude replied to cymruusa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is absolutely unacceptable. What was the organizational response to this? Wait..your level II has newer monitors than the level III? Nevermind, I have actually experienced that before during one...
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    Monitoring system

    labordude replied to cymruusa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am nearly certain that any monitoring system currently on the market has a way to output data into the charting system. The HL7 specification was designed to standardize the way that data is...
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    My L&D misadventure

    labordude replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    roser13, thanks for the comments. I have two children and I never would have presumed to say anything about the care provider who delivered them or cared for her. As long as they were competent, which...
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    My L&D misadventure

    labordude replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I appreciate your comments. I could potentially understand the reluctance in your unit which is far, far smaller than the one I interviewed in, as well as the one at my current hospital that I want to...
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    New Grad NICU Programs

    labordude replied to cookiekatz13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH I went there as a new grad and had a phenomenal new grad experience. They have a very structured program and continued support throughout...
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    My L&D misadventure

    labordude replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, therein lies the problem. The most recent evidence, the study I quoted from by McRae, showed that a majority (67-68%) of pregnant women (they were all primips and mostly married) DID NOT care...