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  1. Neonatal dialysis?!

    Ack_RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone read the Medscape article on the first successful use of CRRT in a neonate? Miniaturized Dialysis Machine Successful for First Neonate http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/825622...

  2. Neonatal dialysis?!

    Ack_RN replied to Ack_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't realize PD and HD happen this frequently in other units. We had one kiddo awhile back who could have definitely used it. CRRT seems much more realistic

  3. Neonatal dialysis?!

    Ack_RN replied to Ack_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was hoping the article would be a little more detailed about the process. We don't do PD in my unit. Do the babies have a weight limit to

  4. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    Ack_RN replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have 1:1 with cooling kids, but other than that it's 1:2-3. Level II is supposed to be 1:4, but a couple weeks ago they were 1:6. I would walk out with an assignment like that. We've been slammed...

  5. Curious about how to handle this situation..

    Ack_RN replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteered at a summer camp last year, I'd say it was pretty "casual" too. Parents filled out a form when they dropped their kid off if any meds were to be given. Wasnt anything fancy, but gave us...

  6. New Nurse Grad Blues.... : (

    Ack_RN replied to FLNurseGuy's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was in your shoes a few years ago- and I had a BSN. It was incredibly frustrating to have a license in hand and still not have HR give me the time of day. I moved to S GA way out in the middle of...

  7. Any other new grad RNs in Jacksonville finding jobs?

    Ack_RN replied to pkmrn10's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm a new grad in Jax and I feel your pain! Have you tried looking at clinics? I wanted to be in a hospital so badly, but after a couple months of complete rejection, I decided to try a clinic for...

  8. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

    Ack_RN replied to shescoolie's topic in General Students

    i hate it when all you want to do is vent to a friend and some other nursing student feels the need to come up to you and tell you everything you did wrong and how much better they can do (insert...

  9. I failed Nclex today

    Ack_RN replied to 2bR_Nswag's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I prayed for you. You can do

  10. Black Eyed Pea anyone?

    Ack_RN replied to PERSERVERANCE's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give medical advice, but she should definitely go see a

  11. What ever happened to "mother nature"?

    Ack_RN replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just finished my L&D rotation... and it's the same here! I was shocked at how many docs did a c-section just because it was easier for them. Even lady partsl birth was unnatural- I never saw...

  12. What to expect during clinicals

    Ack_RN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and don't be shy about helping other students, nurses, techs, anyone who looks like they could use it... whenever you can, you'll be so glad later that you

  13. What to expect during clinicals

    Ack_RN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    There's going to be really great days, and there will be really horrible days. You'll be amazed at how much you've learned, and you'll be overwhelmed with what you have left. Patients will make you...

  14. From the NY Times-Medical Myths

    Ack_RN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've read several other articles saying birth-control and antibiotics were safe to use together, but my pharmacology text specifically says antibiotics decrease effectiveness of bc... wonder which is...

  15. Time spent on resuscitation of a celebrity

    Ack_RN replied to DuluthMike's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes it's just hard to let go. EMS did CPR for half an hour on a young foster child my aunt had, and she certainly wasn't a

  16. Patient allergies and dislikes

    Ack_RN replied to azhiker96's topic in General Nursing

    i had a pt list an allergy... "green things" she couldn't tell me her

  17. Need help re: tb skin test

    Ack_RN replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    haha yeah, that's what i meant! closer than IM though!

  18. Need help re: tb skin test

    Ack_RN replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding (and I could be wrong) the second step of the test gives a boosted response... sometimes you can falsely pass the first step, but the little extra gives a better result. I had to...

  19. anyone heard of the university of south florida?

    Ack_RN replied to wildflower rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hmm, I don't know anyone in the CRNA program (or BSN for that matter) but USF is pretty well known here in Florida, and competition for the BSN program is intense. Wish I could help more! Good luck...

  20. anyone heard of the university of south florida?

    Ack_RN replied to wildflower rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great school, great

  21. What does PIPIDA stand for?

    Ack_RN posted a topic in General Students

    I'm having the most trouble figuring out what "PIPIDA" stands for. I know it's a diagnostic scan, but after searching and searching I can't find what the acronym means. Can anyone please help?...

  22. Does anyone recommend 'Virtual ATI" NCLEX program?

    Ack_RN replied to BigBoy75's topic in General Nursing

    my school just implemented ATI this year. is it the greatest? no is it a little outdated? sometimes but it's free, so i use

  23. OMG are you serious stress central

    Ack_RN replied to muse12's topic in General Students

    It gets better! I'm only in my second semester of full-on nursing school, and I feel so much better than I did last semester! Eventually you will learn how to balance the madness, how to study most...

  24. Nursing Specialties... list of abbreviations?

    Ack_RN replied to Ack_RN's topic in General Students

    thank

  25. Nursing Specialties... list of abbreviations?

    Ack_RN posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone know where I can find a list of all the different specialty abbreviations? (CCRN, HN-BC, etc) I see them all the time but don't know what half of them stand