Mimi2RN

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  1. Babies that are choking-- HELP PLEASE!!

    Mimi2RN replied to LINUS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, I sit a baby up, or turn it to it's side, and give it chance to clear it's own airway. Frequently, they'll choke during or shortly after a feeding. We tell the parents that that the baby...

  2. Lotus Birth...What do yall think about this?

    Mimi2RN replied to JVanRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe you could use a little breast milk and simmer it........... I like this one, too!

  3. my very sick puppy Frex

    Mimi2RN replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    We used to give our dog tylenol, but since then i've been told that they should only get aspirin. Please check with your vet. Hope your dog continues to do

  4. Adding Fortifier ??

    Mimi2RN replied to cmorriscat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've always shaken the milk with the fortifier. I'd never heard of the cells being destroyed and I've never heard of a different way to mix it. It does turn a funny color after a few hours, but it...

  5. what do lpns get to do in L&d?

    Mimi2RN replied to fallinangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It all depends on the state. In CA, our hospital uses LVN's on L&D and pp. We don't have a normal newborn nursery, only couplet care. My suggestion is to go for your RN. Check with your local...

  6. I have tinnitus

    Mimi2RN replied to brigaily2000's topic in General Nursing

    I've had ringing in my ears for a long time. I have also been on NSAIDS for years, ibuprofin, Relafen, and now Bextra (the latest problem med). I wish it would go away. I don't plan on taking any more...

  7. Preemie/NICU-isms

    Mimi2RN replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like us, we are down a sloping hallway in the old building. Our babies would have the "hill cure". Amazing how a change in elevation

  8. How can I get a RN job in CA ASAP?

    Mimi2RN replied to Mino's topic in Nursing Career

    You said that you have your licence, but do you have a California licence? That's the first thing to do, if you are planning on moving. That can take 2-3 months, if you are out of state. Next...

  9. How can I get a RN job in CA ASAP?

    Mimi2RN replied to Mino's topic in Nursing Career

    You said that you have your licence, but do you have a California licence? That's the first thing to do, if you are planning on moving. That can take 2-3 months, if you are out of state. Next...

  10. 17 lb baby!

    Mimi2RN replied to ayndim's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I noticed that the chunk wasn't wearing any cardiac leads, or a sat monitor. Considering the potential for a cardiac problem with a huge sugar baby, I hope he gets checked out! Poor

  11. Sacred cows that need to be laid to rest

    Mimi2RN replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    I had a foley catheter balloon stay inflated, when I was the patient. The RN was very puzzled, called for help from her charge nurse. She cut the foley tubing, left it leaking, as the balloon still...

  12. time and 1/2 for hlidays?

    Mimi2RN replied to jrmccl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have six paid holidays a year, if we work, we get an extra 25% of base pay. These are part of our combo time, and on 12 hour shifts we can take 2 weeks vacation. The first year, you can acrue 2...

  13. Synagis and RSV season

    Mimi2RN replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We give it before they go home. It's expensive, but the little ones do better with it. Sometimes they still get admitted with RSV, but hopefully not as

  14. Baby IV's!!

    Mimi2RN replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We all have different ideas about starting IV's. I like to use the saphenous, I always look at those first. Often I can feel them, not see them, and a heel warmer will bring them up nicely. There are...

  15. Bad incident while giving Rocephin shot; need advice

    Mimi2RN replied to NurseCard's topic in Pediatric

    Can someone help me out a little. I am just starting school, and wondering exactly what the mistakes were in this situation, and WHY they are mistakes. NOt trying to rub it in...just learn. Ex: she...

  16. Ok, RANDOM question.What do you think of anne geddes pictures?

    Mimi2RN replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I like some of her work, we have had her pics up in our nursery, too. On the other hand, I go through her calendar every year, to see if I can stand seeing the photos for a whole month. I decided "no"...

  17. Renowned Child Heart Surgeon Commits Suicide

    Mimi2RN replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    So sad,I watched the series, he was wonderful with the kids, and their families. If I remember right, it was

  18. Meds that should never be given IV push

    Mimi2RN replied to newgrad2005's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Most antibiotics should be infused

  19. Mercy General Sacramento - anyone know it?

    Mimi2RN replied to midwife sarah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I drive through Sacramento regularly, don't know a whole lot about it. It's the State Capital, I see lots of new construction, housing, shopping centers, etc. I try not to drive through during rush...

  20. Help need info about Bakersfield!!

    Mimi2RN replied to scotnurse's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know anything about Bakersfield hospitals, but I can tell you that it's horrendously hot in summer, winters aren't bad. You will be a couple of hours from LA, it's worth getting a car, as...

  21. Clavicle Fractures

    Mimi2RN replied to JVanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use Band net, or whatever you call it. The stretchy mesh tubing, that comes in different widths. I like to cut a piece about 8" or so long, as I double it. Then I put it on the babe's chest like a...

  22. Right to die

    Mimi2RN replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a big difference in the way people use the the term "right to life". I believe everyone has the right to die, to refuse treatment, and allow nature to take it's course. I don't have a...

  23. Help me get a manual BP on Preemies!!

    Mimi2RN replied to kaytodd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's my question! Why can't you use electronic equipment? We don't just use systolic/diastolic, we look at the mean BP. I don't know to get that using a

  24. CPAP hats

    Mimi2RN replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That cracked me up! I know what you mean,

  25. Newborn Care

    Mimi2RN replied to Thurman's topic in General Nursing

    It is now common to have post-partum couplet care, no newborn nursery for the babies. Our little ones stay with mom, unless there is a