minky84

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1. Your NICU's protocol for cleansing IV ports

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We are having a large number of nosocomial sepsis in our unit and I have volunteered myself for the research and protocol write. I was hoping you all could tell me what you all use for cleaning your...

2. Need tips on dealing with neonatal abstinence

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi guys, I'm a fairly new nurse in the NICU and currently we have had 4-6 infants who are going through neonatal abstinence (that's what we call it on the unit) from maternal drug use. I am in need...

3. What to take to exam?

   minky84 replied to heartintx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my exam last Friday and they told me that the results could be up as early as Saturday here in TX because Saturday is considered a business day at pearson vue. Saturday night came and went...

4. Top Tens

   minky84 replied to minky84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I can't thank you all enough to giving me good insight into your unit. Our teacher requires that we research and know about all of the above before setting foot in a unit where our preceptorship...

5. Top Tens

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi there! My name is Brennyn and I am going to be completing my preceptorship in the NICU and have an assignment that I need to have done before I can start. And I can't wait! I was hoping that you...

6. What does PNA Stand for?

   minky84 replied to cincin1's topic in General Students

   I found that PNA stands for polynitroxyl-albumin and it did seem to have something to do with the lungs. However, I didn't read too in depth on it. But it might be worth looking into.

7. Phobias anyone???

   minky84 replied to danissa's topic in Psychiatric

   I am terrified of deep dark water apparently! I went with my boyfriend down to key west to snorkel and at the second site the water was about 30 feet deep and very very dark. I freaked out and...

8. Wearing Gloves in the NICU

   minky84 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I just finished my NICU rotation in med/surg II. We were only allowed to deal with the Level II kiddos because they aren't as critical as the Level III & IV babies. Well, all the nurses that I...

9. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

   minky84 replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

   I was wondering if any NANDA can be used as a risk for. I have a patient that is at risk for ineffective breathing pattern because of all the morphine he's on, but he's not there yet. Any thoughts?...