hcox1975

hcox1975 BSN, RN

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  1. What if I am not cut out for NICU :'(

    hcox1975 replied to elliern88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't beat yourself up. Every job in nursing takes organizing your brain, it's not just in the nicu. It's also very frustrating when other nurses treat newbies that way. Try writing out your report...

  2. What is your units procedure on accessing central lines?

    hcox1975 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm curious to how other nicus access their central lines. Do you use sterile technique with hat, mask and sterile gloves? Do you clean the port with betadine and then access? What is your infection...

  3. Kangaroo Care

    hcox1975 replied to Crafty Fraggle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do not do kangaroo care with touch me nots. We use these things called dandle Roos. They are awesome because the swaddle the babies and the also will position the arms so they can't self extubate....

  4. Recommend a book?

    hcox1975 replied to NICURNPAWV's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level 3 nicu. We use Manual of Neonatal Care by Cloherty, Eichenwald and Stark. It's

  5. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    hcox1975 replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Here is what I have concluded in my scrub quest. I am a petite (5'2) and weight is around 120. I am shapely with large thighs and butt. I also am narrow in the shoulders and some of the tops swallow...

  6. Alegria Vs. Sketchers Shapeups

    hcox1975 replied to FoodieJ's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alegria hands

  7. All it takes to be an ICU nurse?

    hcox1975 replied to stram87's topic in Critical Care

    I too wouldn't take the harder patients when I first started. If you can choose your assignment, I would listen to report and try to choose a patient that you were comfortable with. I also would try...

  8. Need Advice

    hcox1975 replied to procrastin8r-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too hate to be interupted but this comes with nursing. Take it as a learning experience. Being interupted will prepare you for what is to come. It takes time to establish your way of doing things....

  9. No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

    hcox1975 replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally, if I knew where I was delivering my baby didn't have a nursery, I wouldn't have my baby there. I have never even heard of this until I read this post. This doesn't sound

  10. Responsibilities of a MICU/SICU nurse...

    hcox1975 replied to PACU queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    You also have to be aware of drug interactions, correct medication orders, and lab work. I work at a teaching hospital and sometimes the doctors aren't familiar with what is needed for the patients....

  11. Today someone told me something that changed everything.

    hcox1975 replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I think these strong ladies will make wonderful nurses. They will be able to have compassion for the harder to deal with patients. Kudos to these women and I pray that they will continue to have...

  12. 2 year old prescribed Risperdal?

    hcox1975 replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in Psychiatric

    This whole story about this child breaks my heart. There is no way possible that a child can be diagnosed with bipolar at 2 years old.I am not a psych nurse but this topic really upset me, so I had to...

  13. All it takes to be an ICU nurse?

    hcox1975 replied to stram87's topic in Critical Care

    I like to know why we do certain things too, and there are people on your unit you will learn to trust. I also carry post it notes in my pocket and write things down to look up

  14. Problems with shift to shift report

    hcox1975 replied to pumpkin's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sure you can email me. No problem, glad to

  15. Patients that make you love your job.

    hcox1975 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in LTC and ICU and I encounter this quiet a bit. There are plenty of people out there that are nice and civilized. Remember to always show them respect and if all else fails, try to make...

  16. Problems with shift to shift report

    hcox1975 replied to pumpkin's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you will email me, I will send you a report sheet I made up. The other RNs on my unit like it so much, they asked me to please leave it with them so they can use it in rounds with the doctor. I...

  17. Turning Patients

    hcox1975 replied to Sg0223RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I once took care of a very large patient in clinicals that took 5 staff members to turn her. When we were through, I asked her if she would like me to turn the tv on. She couldn't move her rather...

  18. New to ICU? What have you learn so far?

    hcox1975 replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    Clear your IV pumps at the end of the shift when you write your input and output down. Check access when you first lay eyes on your patient. This is wonderful to know when your patient crumps 15...

  19. taking work home

    hcox1975 replied to link51411's topic in Critical Care

    I also take my work home with me. My husband asked me to please spare the details. He knows that when I have a patient die that I am different and to please bear with me. He listens but I try not to...

  20. Facebook

    hcox1975 replied to sls73's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I worked in a LTC facility and we had this issue. A girl got fired for dogging the adminstration about how they treated another employee. She was there 6 yrs. now I work in a hospital and during...

  21. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    hcox1975 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    Is Kaplan even

  22. Help with ideas for experience

    hcox1975 replied to Blossom Girl's topic in General Nursing

    Try a long term care facility. This is a great place to

  23. Need Advice

    hcox1975 replied to kjack0799's topic in Critical Care

    Relax, everyone feels this way when they first start. Take a deep breath and don't panic. Ask questions if you are not sure of what to do. A nurse who asks questions is way less dangerous than one who...

  24. Food emptying in biliary drainage bag?????

    hcox1975 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this in my unit after someone had surgery. They took the patient back to the OR and did an ex lap. Sure enough it was a

  25. I want to become a NICU RN

    hcox1975 replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    You will need PALS (ped advance life support). I do not work in NICU but I know people who do. From what I found out, you have to work your way up. Does the school you attend have clinicals at a...