Bortaz MSN, RN

CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU

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    Crying babies

    Bortaz replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If all else fails, pinch them.
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    Anyone know of any Associates programs here that don't require pre-requisites

    Bortaz replied to nursefan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's your beef with the great state of
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    Crying babies

    Bortaz replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been known to ask for an assignment change after 3 or 4 days of a baby like yours. I don't think it's odd at all to be frustrated. A lot of times I just put them in the crib, swaddled tightly,...
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    Bortaz replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. It's a rhinoceros
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    It is *not* a pannus...

    Bortaz replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure "she" wasn't a "he" and you mis-heard the word that sounds like
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    Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    Bortaz replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I did not enjoy nursing school while in it. However, I did MISS it after it was over. Still do
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    Cops and Nurses

    Bortaz replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a cop, I never once got free medical care from a
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    What did you do before?

    Bortaz replied to jm0914's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me
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    A nursing student picked up an NCLEX study guide and found...

    Bortaz replied to klone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a shame this was relegated to the NCLEX forum, where most members may not see it, since it has nothing to do, really, with the NCLEX. Very cool idea, and one I am tempted to
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    How do you feel about new grads going for their np with little experience?

    Bortaz replied to garn12's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed!
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    NICU

    Bortaz replied to TinkRN8's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hanging fluids is one of the main things I do NOT miss since I went to day shift.
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    NICU

    Bortaz replied to TinkRN8's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Which valley? In my valley, we change TPN/IL
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    RN-BSN in 6 months is DOABLE!

    Bortaz replied to RN*mommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, in 2 easy installments. 1st: 100% 2nd. 0% I kid, I
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    NICU Reunions

    Bortaz posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm considering taking the lead on starting up NICU reunions for graduates and parents of my unit. We haven't ever done it formally, but I want to. Anyone have any pointers/advice on how you organize...
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    Orientation process

    Bortaz replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. Your administrators need to be fired. With all the wasteful crap that could be cut, they chose NICU orientation? Orientation for the unit with the...
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    What made you want to become a nicu nurse?

    Bortaz replied to Lovenicubabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I was taking pre-req classes for nursing school, I had a grandbaby in the NICU. What I saw there made me want to do that as my career. So, all through nursing school, I knew what I wanted to do....
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    What made you want to become a nicu nurse?

    Bortaz replied to Lovenicubabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not a nice nurse. In fact, I'm pretty grouchy and hard to get along with. I'm also sarcastic and unhelpful.
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    Does Anyone Actually LIKE Being a Nurse? (Slight Venting)

    Bortaz replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse, but I don't like most of the nurses or managers that I have met on the job. Most of them make me despise my JOB, though I still love the CAREER and love taking care of my...
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    what would you do in this situation

    Bortaz replied to d00d00butter's topic in General Nursing

    I think the more important question is: With infinite choices of names, why in the hell would you choose
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    Patient's Families as Facebook Friends....

    Bortaz replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've had way more grief and headaches from having co-workers as FB friends than from having parents of former pts. I only accept the invitation once they're discharged, and won't even babysit my own...
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    Carseat for babies under 4lbs

    Bortaz replied to jnick31's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know the answer to your question, but I was googling for info on Recaro Performance Seats that come in a Camaro Im considering buying, and chuckled when I found that most of the links were...
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    Orientation process

    Bortaz replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't really think 8 weeks is enough. Most weeks in nursing are basically just 3 days. My new director just increased our orientation from the 12 weeks I got to now a full 6 months (increasable to 8...
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    MRSA Best Practices?

    Bortaz replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That makes sense, I
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    MRSA Best Practices?

    Bortaz replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hmm. We only do kids from ER or transport.Sent from my iPhone using
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    MRSA Best Practices?

    Bortaz replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are y'all talking about babies not born in your hospital, or do you test for MRSA in kids born at your