Kayde

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1. Norwalk virus.

   Kayde replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Can you tell me a good site to learn about this? Ive heard our physicians talking about this and honestly havent heard about it before . Thank

2. picc line in an infant

   Kayde replied to Kayde's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you for all who replied. Our infant did well and was released. The physician removed the

3. picc line in an infant

   Kayde posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   WE received a longterm antibiotic 3 week old with a picc line from a university hospital. My question is are dressing change care the same as adults? Also , who removes the line when finished with...

4. Need some support

   Kayde replied to RINurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I work in a general PEDS and do not have a PICU here. But, over the years we have had some very sick kids we have worked with before shipping them to a university. My first thought would be that...

5. Need some support

   Kayde replied to RINurse's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Ive been a peds nurse for over 20 years . I ,too, get told I need to be more independent from a few fellow staff people. Are you a perfectionist? This is what I am. I remember to tell myself that...

6. Medication question

   Kayde replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

   I work in a peds unit. We do not add K unless the child has voided a decent

7. pic line on 3 week old

   Kayde posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   We are using a pic line on a 3 week old receiving long term antibiotics. We received from a university hospital. Is pic dressing changes the same as adults? Also, my understanding is, it is a long...

8. Come On!!

   Kayde replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

   Replying to the closed unit ob,we have this too. Our supervisors can issue a staffing emergency and the ob staff can float. They will be assigned baths , lights and vitals. The problem over the...

9. Late 70"s earth shoes

   Kayde replied to Kayde's topic in General Nursing

   I am so excited! I have flat feet and these work great for me. Im ordering two pairs and cant wait to get them.

10. Late 70"s earth shoes

    Kayde posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if these shoes called earth shoes in the late 70"s are still available in white? If so, where or what web site. Thank you. Best shoes I ever had for

11. NG tube irrigation

    Kayde replied to rck213's topic in General Nursing

    Angus, great explanation. Weve always used normal saline and never asked

12. Post Transfusion Labs

    Kayde replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Ive had 2 same day 2 prbc infusions in the last week. One patient was sent home and bloodwork to be drawn 4 days later. The other patient had an H and H drawn right after the blood was flushed and...

13. Scrub tops that don't shrink to your armpits; anyone know of any?

    Kayde replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    my complaint is the v-neck. How many nurses can do their shift without bending over? I first noticed this problem while holding for a spinal tap. Havent worn it since. Only wear round neck