Mimi2RN

Mimi2RN ASN, RN

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  1. The kids

    Mimi2RN replied to gods's topic in International Nursing

    I think many children start playing soccer around the age of 5 or 6, but then drop out around middle school/junior high age, when it means enrolling in AYSO teams, and not just playing locally. At...

  2. Why use Buretrols?

    Mimi2RN replied to Rxlover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use both kinds of pumps, tubing with buratrols with the big ones or syringe pumps. The tubing we use for the syringe pumps spikes the bag and has a stopcock where the syringe attaches. You can use...

  3. The kids

    Mimi2RN replied to gods's topic in International Nursing

    Kids go to school for 12 years, plus kindergarten which is not always mandatory. Depending on the district, they can start first grade the fall after they have turned 6 years old. My oldest was born...

  4. 265 in tears

    Mimi2RN replied to newyorknat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to all the new RN's! :balloons:

  5. HELP! Need Ortho Info ASAP!

    Mimi2RN replied to Sheri257's topic in Orthopedic

    My husband had his knee scoped about 3 years ago. He was on crutches for about a week, had several weeks of PT, and was back to normal within 4-5 months. He hurt it on a backpack trip, was miserable...

  6. Positive or unknown GBS

    Mimi2RN replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do CBC and BC at 4 hours of age if mom is pos or unk GBS. If the baby is symptomatic, or the lab results are funky, we treat with Amp and Cefotaxime for at least 6 doses. If we get a positive...

  7. checking for residuals

    Mimi2RN replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Checking for a residual is another way of checking placement. If you get no residual, and there is a different "feel" when you draw back on the syringe, your tube may be in the wrong place. The next...

  8. Scalp IV's

    Mimi2RN replied to justcurious99's topic in Pediatric

    It's not unusual to use the scalp on babies, if you have tried other sites and can't get it. Also, it's sometimes kinder to use a good scalp vein instead of multiple attempts in the

  9. Can parents spend the nite??

    Mimi2RN replied to NurseDiva08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our parents can stay most of the time, just not through our report time. We don't let them fall asleep, then it's time for them to leave. We tell moms that they can stay 48 hours after a lady partsl...

  10. You know you work nights when.......

    Mimi2RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I usually take all my meds with dinner before I go to work. That includes anything I should take in the morning, after all, it's my morning! It only gets complicated when I'm off work and we go out...

  11. Vitamin K???

    Mimi2RN replied to Krista77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our orders say "on admit", no specific time. As our normal newborns get transferred to post partum at 2 hours of age, it's usually done in the first hour, and preferably in the first half hour of...

  12. help decoding a prescription...

    Mimi2RN replied to whosyourbadkitty's topic in Pain Management

    PNN is probably PRN, which means as needed. The dosage and time should be clarified with the doc. He may get irritated, but you need to get it correct. It's best not to guess. Eventually, you'll get...

  13. IV Infiltration

    Mimi2RN replied to Ellen59's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wydase was discontinued because of Mad Cow disease. It was made from bulls testicles. The new stuff (Hyaluronidase) is made from something else, I think from sheep. It works very well! We have also...

  14. IV fluid Hang time

    Mimi2RN replied to Kidsfelt's topic in General Nursing

    We change fluids q 24, tubing q 72, including TPN tubing. Lipids are changed with tubing q 24. Med tubing is also changed q 24 hours. We flip flopped a few years ago. At that time, anything containing...

  15. Time outs for C sections

    Mimi2RN replied to Suebee6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The circulating nurse (the labor nurse) does this in our c/s. As long as the mom is awake, she is involved in the procedure. It's a good habit, even if it seems redundant in

  16. We lost one of our own this morning

    Mimi2RN replied to LPN_mn's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. Many co-workers ARE like family

  17. Complete patient and breech

    Mimi2RN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to a c/s for a transverse baby a few days ago. That kid was JAMMED in there! The doc was really stressing as she tried to manipulate the baby to a good position to pull it out. It's back was...

  18. Glucose Testing

    Mimi2RN replied to nurseob7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You have to be very careful! We had a baby brought in to our unit with blisters on a foot from someone doing this. We use Quickheel lancets for everything, as our manager didn't want to spend money on...

  19. coming to Denver from So CaL

    Mimi2RN replied to Hannahrn's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Michelle, try making it 2 days instead. It's worth stopping somewhere between St. George and Salt Lake City, and finding a motel. My AAA books get very well used! I've driven from socal to Oregon in...

  20. Experiences with post-maturity

    Mimi2RN replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sure you can! You know the kind I mean........kind of soft, pink and underdone! Maybe they can breath OK now, but anything else is totally beyond them. The report starts out "todays scheduled...

  21. Emergency Equipment (Couplet Care)

    Mimi2RN replied to RNmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How close is your Neonatal Crash Cart? There should be one immediately available. Our pp has one right in the middle of the unit. For the most part, a problem baby is brought straight into the NICU...

  22. Is This A Normal Practice???

    Mimi2RN replied to kersti's topic in General Nursing

    Are you getting paid for 12 hours or 11 1/2 hours? I used to work at a place where night shift was from 11-7. We were not scheduled a lunch break and we always got out late. A few months after I...

  23. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    Mimi2RN replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    My friends' dog, that I let out when she works, is part Chessie! So that's where her smile comes from! Everytime she sees me, I get a big smile! She is selective, though, she doesn't smile at...

  24. Animal Cruelty ' Therapy'?

    Mimi2RN replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    The boy needs to be permanently in a secure, locked situation. I once worked in a state locked childrens facility, and knew kids like that. He will get worse on the outside, the only questions are who...

  25. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    Mimi2RN replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I continue to work the next six months the same as the last six months, I'll pass $100,000 this year. I try to work one extra shift every two weeks. I had almost 4 weeks vacation in that time, with...