Mimi2RN

Mimi2RN ASN, RN

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  1. neonatal IV sticks

    Mimi2RN replied to smbluthing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Any of you use Introcan 24 ga catheters? We have recently been having real problems with blown veins, and think it's this batch of catheters. We had a few older ones,(the labels are different), and...

  2. Is there something comparable to Toradol that can be given IV for pain?

    Mimi2RN replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    Don't stress about the Toradol! It is so much better than constantly taking narcotics. After abd surgery, I used it alternating with my pain pills, I feel that I would have been constantly fuzzy from...

  3. Fetal monitoring

    Mimi2RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you consider it appropriate to use the internal fetal monitor when mom is positive for Hep C? I suppose I could add Hep B or HIV to that, anything with blood-born

  4. Fetal monitoring

    Mimi2RN replied to Mimi2RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The baby did have the fetal monitor electrode.........and the mom had been diagnosed as positive for Hep C. That's why I asked the question....somebody wasn't thinking. I didn't think it was the thing...

  5. NRP certification

    Mimi2RN replied to CPB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    New staff on our Maternal/Child Health unit, which includes L&D, PP, and Level II Nsy, have 6 months to take NALS. They have to attend several deliveries, too, so they will get used to handling...

  6. Fetal monitoring

    Mimi2RN replied to Mimi2RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm thinking of using the monitor with the scalp electrode. I'm more concerned with the break in the baby's skin, increasing the possibility of transmission. We don't give meds without a thorough...

  7. 3D/4D ultrasounds??

    Mimi2RN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have just had one open in this town, it is owned by an L & D RN and her husband. It is not diagnostic, just used to see the baby, get cute

  8. provocative undergarments

    Mimi2RN replied to kathys's topic in General Nursing

    Fory several years, we were REQUIRED to wear white pants. It had been decided by the powers-that-be that we looked more professional. I never thought that peri-pads looked professional, never mind the...

  9. Discarded babies

    Mimi2RN replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    To the two 15 year old moms whose babies we have had in our Level II in the last few weeks-a big "thank you" from two delighted sets of new parents. It is a very difficult and mature decision to have...

  10. Surgical menopause?

    Mimi2RN replied to babern's topic in General Nursing

    I had a total vag hyst with BSO a couple of years ago. I had a fibroid which was growing, and as I had already had an abdominal surgery, open from pubic bone to umbilicus, I had no desire to get my...

  11. neonatal IV sticks

    Mimi2RN replied to smbluthing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On premies I usually start with the saphenous veins. They are usually a good size, and straight. We use Introcan 24g catheters, which have a safety needle that is covered as it's withdrawn. I prefer...

  12. Post-Mortem Care

    Mimi2RN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I take care of newborns, not stillbirths. I always bathe the baby before taking it to the family.When we have attempted resuscitation, and still lost the baby, I feel that it is therapeutic for me. I...

  13. Tonsillectomy Question

    Mimi2RN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My stepson had a tonsillectomy at age 25. His first episode of bleeding was day 5 or 6. He went in to ER, had it cauterized. Second time about 4 days later, he went back to ER, they didn't seem to...

  14. Needlestick-from IV tubing

    Mimi2RN replied to 1sweetnurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Sorry about your needlestick, I think it's low risk, too, and you are doing the right things. My concern is for your equipment. If you don't already have needless equipment, maybe it's time to find...

  15. Discarded babies

    Mimi2RN replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    A 15 y/o skipped school and went to a party. She was given a drink and had no memory of what happened next. When she woke up, she found that she was bleeding....this girl was a virgin, did not have a...

  16. Forced Csection??

    Mimi2RN replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sad story from a few years ago: Doc was called to a delivery when mom was crowning. He was the on-call doc, nothing in mom's prenatal to suggest any problems. Turned out to be a big baby, 12lbs, the...

  17. IV site checks

    Mimi2RN replied to cindylouwho's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use armboards made of cardboard with a layer of foam, and a soft knit cover. We have them in two sizes, for premies and term babies. We also have Veniguards for dressings, and it is possible to...

  18. IV site checks

    Mimi2RN replied to cindylouwho's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How do you protect your IV sites? I realize your patient are probably a lot small than ours, (> 28 wks)but parents are frequently part of the problem when we lose our

  19. Any Nicu Nurses Experience -double Bunking In The Nicu

    Mimi2RN replied to 4thebabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree, we are frequently overful, but you can't close the doors to your own hospital. We just refuse to take any babies from outside. Sometimes we have a transport team coming for a sick one of...

  20. Minimum staffing and breaks in CA

    Mimi2RN replied to danvet's topic in California Nursing

    I thought it was supposed to be 1:1 or 2 in NICU, 1:4 in level 2 that does just feeder/growers? Depending on our patients and available staff, we are usually 1:2 or 3. We are level 2, but also catch...

  21. In a pickle...

    Mimi2RN replied to jadednurse's topic in Pain Management

    Post abdominal surgery I was given Toratol, as well as a narcotic. I went home on Toradol 10mg pills, as well as Vicodan, Even though you are not supposed to stay on it more than 5 days, I'm glad I...

  22. I'll just be a Nurse! (rant)

    Mimi2RN replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    :rolleyes: Tweety, I think you are just kidding! Well, I hope you

  23. Elective C-sections

    Mimi2RN replied to Altra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just out of curiosity, does your OB wife give Toradol to the c/s patients? That can make all the difference

  24. Breathe amniotic fluid?

    Mimi2RN replied to tomten3000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The baby does have fluid in it's lungs, but I don't believe it "practises breathing" before delivery. The danger with meconium is that the baby may inhale the mec with it's first breath. If this goes...

  25. How much OT do you do?

    Mimi2RN replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

    Regular OT counts after 40 hours a week. Extra shifts are paid at a different rate, hourly base pay + $20, + diffs. Those go on a separate check which we pick up on the in between week. I like to have...