NicuRN73

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1. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

   NicuRN73 replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   So glad I followed my instincts! Just found this "wonderful" letter (note the sarcasm). Seemed a little bit too good to be true. I am too from a small town in Florida. Wonder if all the "Top...

2. How long did you study for the RNC exam?

   NicuRN73 replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Sorry, my dog pushed enter before I was finished. I passed. I am one that I would start studying then stop. So I paid and registered for the test and started studying. I will not lie, it was a...

3. How long did you study for the RNC exam?

   NicuRN73 replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I studied for approx 2 months with the core curriculum book. Still asked questions using rule of sixes for inotrope drips.. I just took it in Jan of this

4. Low Census in the NICU

   NicuRN73 replied to neonurse97's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Here in Tallahassee, Florida we are busy. Short staffed, more staff hired. We spent over a year extremely slow, at times 6-8 babies total. We are a 32 bed Level 3. So we are GLAD to be busy. No...

5. Taking my med/surg certification today!!!!

   NicuRN73 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   Good Luck and many good vibes coming your way.. I took my NICU certification yesterday. Passed.. I am sure that you will do the same.. Party

6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   NicuRN73 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   In the middle of report of a baby in an oxygen hood, Off going nurse stated that they baby was crying all night long so she taped the pacifier to the baby's mouth.. I was like "what????!!!!" She...

7. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

   NicuRN73 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   I personally :redbeathe the twelve hours shifts. Less time in general at the hospital. I have more time with my family a week. When I started as a nurse I was working 5 8 hr shifts a week, plus...

8. Co-bedding twins - telling the difference!!

   NicuRN73 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I thought that co-bedding has been slowly phased out due to the risk of sids. Most NICU that I have worked at have stopped this practice. We consul the parents on the risks of Co-bedding based on...

9. Low Census

   NicuRN73 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Was just wondering how widespread low census is in the NICU. Here in Tallahassee, Fl, we have been slow for the last year, and really slow the last 6 months. Upper management has figured out that...

10. Low Census??

    NicuRN73 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    lucky you for those of you that are getting to work.. My unit (neonatal ICU) has been slow the past year, with the last 6 months the worst... The hospital is trying to find creative ways to keep us on...

11. Skin Integrity

    NicuRN73 replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My unit is in the same boat. We are starting the NDNQI pressure sore audits next week. In the training, It stated that the Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment score could be used for looking to see if...

12. Enough is Enough

    NicuRN73 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen to that sister.. I have been saying that for years... Gotta love the "customer Service" angle of these hospitals. We as staff will always be in the wrong. I have worked at some hospitals that...

13. Funny Names

    NicuRN73 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK everyone, This is a name I have NEVER heard of and hope to never see on a baby again. Had our unit howling with laughter. K.I.D. pronounced Kay eye Dee. Poor baby is a little girl. Why didnt...

14. Units w/Private Rooms

    NicuRN73 replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    same message sent

15. Units w/Private Rooms

    NicuRN73 replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have only heard of one unit that does this, and I think that its Alta Bates in Ca. My main concern is to MY right to privacy. I should not have to have my image shown on the World wide web doing...