twinkletoes53

twinkletoes53 specializes in NICU.

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1. As seen on TV

   twinkletoes53 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   OMG! I thought these shows had medical advisers? How stupid can one be? What's worse, civilians watching this think it was perfectly normal for a transfusion to be given through an NGT. . I...

2. What is a Skilled Nursing facility?

   twinkletoes53 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for a nursing home for a 90 year old relative, who requires complex or skilled medical supervision. So far, all the facilities I've researched are semi- independent living long term care...

3. As seen on TV

   twinkletoes53 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   All babies are born clean & pink right after being delivered. Cooing, eyes wide open & alert, smiling. I think the youngest "newborn baby" they show appears to actually be 3-4 months

4. How many is too many? Medication errors

   twinkletoes53 replied to fangirl's topic in Patient Medications

   Does this mean that patients are not being given the narcotics or psych. meds. that are

5. Small ER VS Clinic?

   twinkletoes53 replied to MassRN1991's topic in Travel

   I am a retired RN. When I read your note, I was attracted by the fact that Boston was going to certify you in PALS, ACLS, as well as IVs. All skills that you will use now & in the future, no...

6. Under the knife... again

   twinkletoes53 replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I have had both knees replaced, and my right ankle fused, due to complcations from arthritis. I was off work for 3 months after BKR. I am sending best wishes & prayers your way. The first month...

7. How long did you work med-surg before getting an ICU job?

   twinkletoes53 replied to Lev's topic in MICU, SICU

   I worked for a year and a half on a Med-Surg floor. It gave experiences with different types of acuities, as well as different diagnoses. Whenever I was floated to the ICU, I enjoyed the challenge....

8. thermoregulation in the neonate

   twinkletoes53 replied to cyndbirn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   He was very mildly hypothermic after his bath. I would check his axillary temp. in 30 minutes X 2. What you are looking for is an increase in and his ability to maintain his temp. at a range of...

9. Further studies for NICU

   twinkletoes53 replied to vumblevee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Have you completed the NRP and STABLE

10. How to get tincture of Benzoin out of clothes

    twinkletoes53 replied to marciakhimes's topic in General Nursing

    What about trying to get candle wax out of a pair of pants and a silky top? Any

11. Crying babies

    twinkletoes53 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

12. What did you do before?

    twinkletoes53 replied to jm0914's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had always been interested in working with NICU babies, but the hospital I started my career in had not yet opened one. It was a pediatric hospital, and this was in 1976. I started by working in a...

13. Diagnosing versus identifying symtpoms

    twinkletoes53 replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Nursing

    Without X Ray interpretation, you cannot state for certain which bone is fractured. You might chart something like this: "Patient presented with 10cmx10cm laceration on inner calf, with edges of bone...

14. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    twinkletoes53 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I voted for Obama. I have had pre-existing medical conditions for 30 years. I was tired of being turned down for health insurance b/c I had arthritis. Or b/ c I had (and beat) breast cancer. I have...

15. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    twinkletoes53 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I live in the South and love Obamacare. I don't know if it's b/c I have relatives in England, & have visited it 4 times. So I have seen socialized medicine @ work. You are right. Lots of...