Bortaz MSN, RN

CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU

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    I want to be a neonatal nurse, help pleas

    Bortaz replied to JessicaSanchez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're taking
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    Golden Hours

    Bortaz posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone used this book? Looks interesting. I'm still considering getting my NICU certification, even though I no longer work in the NICU.
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    Complete list of NNP graduate programs

    Bortaz replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, congrats on your
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    neofax

    Bortaz replied to voipicp's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stop confusing
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    Golden Hours

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just a bit over 6
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    Patient families

    Bortaz replied to morgan_porgan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Mom. Definitely
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    Patient families

    Bortaz replied to morgan_porgan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I could not care less about it. It happens, I move on with my life, thankful to be out of that
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    preterm baby

    Bortaz replied to juezulzara's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have used it several
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    trouble with NICU orientation :/

    Bortaz replied to NICURNgrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The ignorance of managers never ceases to amaze
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    preterm baby

    Bortaz replied to juezulzara's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Man, I love LMGTFY.
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    What is an NPA and how do you collect one?

    Bortaz replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is what we did at my old NICU
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    Attendance

    Bortaz replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wouldn't work
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Bortaz posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For the last two weeks, as I was walking to my office in the hospital, I've passed by a clinical instructor and her students from a local university nursing program. She gathers them in a hallway that...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was out sick the last few days, so nothing new to report. Still waiting to see if they want me to meet with the school bigwigs. I got an email forwarded from CNO showing me that she'd addressed it...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been asked to potentially meet with leadership from the school. Just waiting for a
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I reported it to my direct supervisor, who immediately sent it to the nursing administration. They emailed me for more information, and assured me that the situation will be dealt with. Thanks for...
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    First death....

    Bortaz replied to clh8987's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed. RIP
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    New Grad RN

    Bortaz replied to Mellie9645's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm torn between not wanting to make this recommendation because the hospital is horrible and the area is worse, and understanding how you feel about the NICU. So, I'll give you the info and just...
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    Labs/Blood Gases

    Bortaz replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If your list is in excel or word format, you can attach the file to a post on this forum. Might save you a bit of work, since your post is like the ice cream truck being followed by a herd of kids...
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    E 68 and visitation

    Bortaz replied to cshell1964's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My old unit only allowed mom, dad, and grandparents. During flu season, grandparents were disallowed. No children
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't make it clear, too, that this behavior is occurring every morning...not just a one-off incident. My office mates noticed too, and were talking about her when I walked in
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    Neopuff and pressures. Looking for basic simple instructions.

    Bortaz replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    20/5 is what we generally used, too, in the absence of other orders. If a baby had been on a vent, I'd use the same settings on the neo
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    New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Bortaz replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't believe that is a safe assignment, even with an experienced nurse helping you. You're also not likely to be learning anything in that
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    Is using sucrose in neonates a good idea?

    Bortaz replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sucrose causes endogenous opioid release in infants. In small doses, it's a great tool. The usual suggested dose is 0.2-0.5 ml. The problem is that most nurses use it for crying, fussiness, I've even...
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    So...any Clinical Documentation Specialists?

    Bortaz replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    My situation is likely different than yours because I live on the border with Mexico and conventional wisdom doesn't apply down here. I got the first cdi job I applied for with just nicu experience....