pedrn RN

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1. vein viewer

   pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   No we have the hand held transilluminator this is the a big machine. I will have to wait until I go back to work and get more info. on

2. vein viewer

   pedrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   does anyones hospital use the new machine that illuminates the veins? Our hospital had an inservice on them the other day. It is very neat can see the veins good. We tried it on one of our babies. The...

3. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

   pedrn replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We use opsites for our UAC/UVC we dont put our babies into isolettes until they pull the lines. They stay on warmers with lines. We dont use hum. in our isolettes either. Our opsites work well. Have...

4. How often do you "care" for your nicu babies?

   pedrn replied to 1/4lberrnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We do full assessments q 12 with vitals, head cir., girth everythingon all babies. On grower feeders we do vitals with feeds only.(unless something abnormal of course). On babies under 02 or on vent...

5. Feeling so much better!!!

   pedrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I have been in the NICu for almost a year. I posted last year after I had been in it for a couple months and said I would never get it. I was sooo depressed and stressed. But, after a year I feel so...

6. Anyone from the Meridian area?

   pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in General Nursing

   Hi tiffanya I am from Collinsville also. I went to MCC. I just put Meridian because not to many people has heard of Collinsville. Sorry I am so long getting back we just got our power back from the...

7. soooo frustrated

   pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for all your replies and good wishes. Sorry I am just now writing back I live in Mississippi and we are just getting power back from the hurricane. Thanks again! I already feel better about it...

8. soooo frustrated

   pedrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Help! I have been so depressed lately. I have been working in the NICU/nursery for about two months. I feel so overwhelmed. Yesturday I just broke down and cried at work in front of everybody. I feel...

9. Roll call: Tell us a little about you

   pedrn replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I am 27 years old. I am married with one child who turned one on July 7. I have worked in the NICU for about two weeks and love it. Before I worked in peds for 6 years. I still have so much to learn....

10. Help with NALS

    pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We got a book it is called Neonatal Advance LIfe Support (NALS) I dont know if its the same as nrp or not. The problem is I just started June 30 so I dont have that much experience with newborns thats...

11. Help with NALS

    pedrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anyone who has every taken or taught the NALS test please help. I have to take mine the end of JUly and I could use some help. What kind of questions or does anyone have a practice test so I can be...

12. How much do RNs make working at a doctor's office?

    pedrn replied to browsing's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work in a pediatrician office in MS and I make 14.72 an hour. I know it's

13. needle stick

    pedrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    : Hi. I have been a nurse since 1999 today is the first day it has ever happened to me. I was putting the needle in the sharps and I looked down and I had a prick mark where the needle had stuck me. I...

14. Anyone from the Meridian area?

    pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am from Collinsville too. I just said Meridian because not to many people have heard of Collinsville. It is so nice to meet someone else from here. Hope to talk with you again soon

15. Anyone from the Meridian area?

    pedrn replied to pedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Collinsville too. I just said the Meridian area because not to many people have heard of Collinsville. It is nice to meet you. I have leaved here all my