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  1. TPN questions

    I'mANurse! replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work with insulin much, but I do remember that there is only one type of insulin that can be given the IV route! Hope that helps

  2. antibiotics

    I'mANurse! replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Amp and gent are used while awaiting blood culture results because they are broad spectrum antibiotics, meaning they cover many different types of bacteria. Once a culture comes back positive, the...

  3. Ventilator alarms

    I'mANurse! posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad working in the NICU and just finished my level III orientation. Ventilators still kind of freak me out and when they alarm, I don't feel like I always know what to do/why they are...

  4. For those that have taken the RNC or CCRN

    I'mANurse! posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For those of you that have taken the neonatal RNC or CCRN exam, how well were you doing on practice questions? I'm about half way through the core curriculum question book and have an overall average...

  5. OGT or NGT for neonates?

    I'mANurse! replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use NGT most of the time. Many times OGT are initially placed during resus to vent the stomach if any PPV is given and Babies on CPAP have OGT to continuously vent the stomach. Once feeds are begun...

  6. TPN - Peripheral vs Central

    I'mANurse! replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a general rule, my unit goes by anything D13 or less can be given via peripheral. However, not too long ago during my safety checks at the beginning of my shift, I noticed that my baby had TPN...

  7. Some questions about gentamicin...

    I'mANurse! replied to summerlove2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Kudos to you summerlove2. I know how hard it can be try and bring about change in a unit that is so resistant to change, and especially when you are the newbie! Believe me, I've been there! But it's...

  8. Some questions about gentamicin...

    I'mANurse! replied to summerlove2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That whole retrograding sounds very dangerous, especially on such fragile patients! What if the nurse accidentally forgets to clamp the port.....the med will end up being pushed in! And having to...

  9. NICU nurses - phototherapy?

    I'mANurse! replied to Isitpossible's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you know the gestation of this baby? Many times micropreemies are under therapy, but are too unstable to be moved constantly, especially if they were just born, as their risk for developing...

  10. CBC clotting

    I'mANurse! replied to NJNICUCCRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with SteveNNP, only fill the tube halfway between the first and second lines. My CBCs used to always clot when I first started working in the NICU, until a coworker shared this tip with me....

  11. Help me save my poor hands

    I'mANurse! replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the same problem with my hands cracking/bleeding/itching by the end of my work stretch from all of the hand washing. I used to put on Eucerine cream before bed (which I still do), but I just...

  12. Amicillin via UAC?

    I'mANurse! posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A few weeks ago I was caring for a baby that had a UAC (no UVC), and a PIV in place. Babe was on amp & gent. During my shift, the PIV went bad, so I placed a new one. Awhile later, the charge...

  13. Foot Warmers

    I'mANurse! replied to Saalbunch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the purple ones from Children's Medical Ventures. I have a really difficult time keeping them on some of the kiddos feet, or the sticky strap falls off, so I tend to wrap one around the foot...

  14. Why is the central line preferred over a peripheral IV for TPN?

    I'mANurse! replied to pharho's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Caroladybelle gave an excellent answer to your question, but I just wanted to point out that in your original post you were thinking that it may be because of a "less chance of systemic infection"....

  15. what is the best nursing journal to subscribe to as a student nurse?

    I'mANurse! replied to slb241's topic in General Students

    Before you spend money for a journal subscription, check out the online resources from your school's library. Through my school's library website, I had direct access to tons of nursing/medical...

  16. night shift

    I'mANurse! replied to jazzyrn1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work nights, 3 on, 1 night off, 3 on, 7 off. The night before my first night on, I will go to bed at my normal time, get a good nights sleep, and try to sleep in as long as I can. Which for me is...

  17. Starting Clinical Preceptorship in NICU Sept 3...

    I'mANurse! replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations on getting a preceptorship in the NICU. You'll love it! Check with your preceptor or instructor before using your stethoscope. The NICU I work in has a designated stethoscope at each...

  18. IV air bubbles

    I'mANurse! posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad working in the NICU, and my preceptor keeps telling me that I'm too obsessed with clearing air bubbles from my IV tubing, especially when hanging TPN. She tells me that it would take a...

  19. Help with Lab results

    I'mANurse! replied to mom25's topic in General Students

    Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests by Pagana. Awesome book. Info about every type of lab and diagnostic test, from procedure, normals, significance of abnormal

  20. Feeling inept :(

    I'mANurse! replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Keep your chin up! I have been off orientation for 2 days, and up until now I totally know how you feel! I was beginning to feel like nothing was completely clicking and that I will never be able to...

  21. the best thermometer for nenoates??

    I'mANurse! replied to Penbryncennau's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the Welch Allen one's also. Does anyone know how to set it so that when you turn it on it will be on the peds axillary mode? Some of ours are in that mode when you turn it on, but others always...

  22. How should I respond?

    I'mANurse! posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad starting in the NICU and I'm afraid that parents are going to ask me a ton of questions that I don't know the answers to. What is the best way to respond to these questions without...

  23. Do nurses like volunteers?

    I'mANurse! replied to NICUplease's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If it hadn't of been for a volunteer holding one of my crying babies for 3 hours today, I wouldn't have gotten anything done! Love

  24. How should I respond?

    I'mANurse! replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And the answer to the circ question would be??.....haha that is one of the questions I don't know the answer to

  25. After assuming the worst, I passed!!!

    I'mANurse! replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!!!!! i knew you had