spartangal1989

spartangal1989 has 10 years experience and specializes in neonatal icu.

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1. Low census anyone?

   spartangal1989 replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm in Detroit, and for the 13 years that I have been an NICU nurse low census was not a problem. That is until now. Since December we have been on and off slow. I have been given more LCD in one...

2. advice for barcode scanning of infants

   spartangal1989 replied to kimbittybabyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Our unit purchased hand scanners, and they can scan thru plexiglass of isolette. But still difficult if ID braclet has turned. Some of our smallest have the ID band on and a duplicate taped outside...

3. What TO DO?

   spartangal1989 replied to ehlay's topic in Texas Nursing

   good luck, I think that a refresher course is a great idea. Wish I knew one to point you to. Just be honest in any interview that you do get on why there was a big lapse in time between school and...

4. Your thoughts on the nursing jurisprudence examination?

   spartangal1989 replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Texas Nursing

   I found the $25 class helpful. I took and passed the exam immediately after i took the class while the info was fresh in my mind. I think it was worth it, my time is valuable and having to look over...

5. Post Traumatic Stress anyone else?

   spartangal1989 replied to kangarooyou's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I have been doing this for almost 11 years, and it really never gets better with a term or near term. We know how sick they are, but unless there is a chromosomal abonormality incompatable with life...

6. rotating shifts?!

   spartangal1989 replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I am still rotating after almost 11 years at the same NICU. We rotate to the off shift (7p-7a) for a one month schedule. I rotate 2 times in 12 months. I can do them in a row or seperate them by 6...

7. Octuplets

   spartangal1989 replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   are you ***** kidding me 31 week baby going to be in the hospital for 2 weeks! Lets have the public have even more unrealistic expectations when they have micropreemies. The media makes it sound like...

8. Questions about neonate drug withdrawal management

   spartangal1989 replied to Race Mom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   You are right on base with the morphine! Most recent evidence based practice show this to be effective. Kuddos for really advocating proper withdrawl managment. I see withdrawl both iatrogenic and...

9. hourly rate

   spartangal1989 replied to jeffrey01's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I make about $33/hr with 10 yrs experience in the NICU in the DMC. $2 more on weekends and the off shift diff depends on nights or afternoons. Good luck with your search ( I love working in detroit,...

10. HIE and the CoolCap System

    spartangal1989 replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The cooling has made a Major difference in outcomes! There is an article in the New England Journal of Medicine by Seetha Shankaran that details the difference in

11. What is the Highest Bilirubin you've ever seen?

    spartangal1989 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    normal bili levels are dependant on age (in terms of hours/days), gestational age, and institutional values. I know this isn't really the answer that you want to hear, but in general a full term...

12. My first med error :(

    spartangal1989 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It sounds like you are on the right track to prevent further med errors. Whats important is that we learn from our mistakes. Of course you feel bad, I personally feel its important to allow time to...

13. NICU Parent Discharge Education

    spartangal1989 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW! What a great thing to actually require that all parents take a class. We have no such requirement, except for CPR for home o2, trach, and vent discharges. But I have made it a priority to...

14. Anyone attended Wayne State University??

    spartangal1989 replied to cjmue12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    sorry to hear of your poor experiences. I wish the CON were more supportive of you. As for the NCLEX, I took the Kaplan course (which is expensive) but they guaranteed a passing score or you could...

15. Anyone attended Wayne State University??

    spartangal1989 replied to cjmue12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I attended wayne state for both grad and undergrad. found it very affordable. most instructors were good, with a few rotten eggs. I enjoyed the diversity of students and