BabyLady

BabyLady BSN, RN

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  1. the best ETT securing methods and devices

    BabyLady replied to ligucis21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have been using the Neobar for years and it works very well, however, there are some things that are important to remember: 1. Fully expect to have to replace the Neobar within 24 hours of birth,...

  2. advice for barcode scanning of infants

    BabyLady replied to kimbittybabyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't have the barcode on the infant...it is always on the left side of the isolette in the upper right hand corner and requires the verification of two nurses that must initial it before it is...

  3. Infiltrated IV lead to infection?

    BabyLady replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    If the IV is infiltrated, you have to pull it because it's almost impossible to reposition it...plus once the skin is swollen, you cannot really assess if it works or

  4. Dry, Cracked Hands

    BabyLady replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    If you wash good, a sanitizer should not be necessary...it is not the procedure at our hospital. I very, very rarely use sanitizer...I either wash my hands or use gloves. We have a lotion dispenser...

  5. When HIPAA can KILL

    BabyLady replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    This is the case in my state as well...there is a list of diseases that is required to be reportable by law. However, the person carrying the disease is not identified, only the people exposed are...

  6. They must think we are stupid...

    BabyLady replied to HDNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You are correct....however.... If you have ever watched a family member go through dialysis, the toll it takes on the family, your lifestyle, the pain involved and the regimine just gets old and you...

  7. HESI during Nursing school?

    BabyLady replied to ghurricane's topic in General Nursing

    Especially since only the people that sell the program to schools make these high claims of accuracy. Independent studies of HESI and ATI show that it's a good tool, but not an iron-clad

  8. failed random drug test

    BabyLady replied to goininsainenms's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess if you were working at the time, probably so, if you were called in to take it, probably not. However, if they have documentation that you failed a drug test, they can pass that along to...

  9. Private NICU rooms...A Stinky Subject

    BabyLady replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We work over them. When I need to assess, I walk in, turn on the lights and do what I need to do...my first priority is to the baby, if it wakes up the mother or father, then oh well. If the...

  10. Private NICU rooms...A Stinky Subject

    BabyLady replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The rooms in our unit actually have beds and food is not only permitted, it is actually served 3 times a day by the hospital for a "caregiver tray". Yes, housekeeping cleans the rooms daily, the...

  11. Wet to Dry Dressing Steps

    BabyLady replied to silverhalide's topic in General Students

    In school and in hospitals, everything that you do has to be "evidence based practice" in other words, you have to be able to statistically back up by research the methods that you use to do X...

  12. Wet to Dry Dressing Steps

    BabyLady replied to silverhalide's topic in General Students

    Your instructor is going to be grading you on the steps that is listed in your procedures book, which is generally issued in virtually all nursing programs. It's the same book that lists steps for...

  13. Foley catheter insertion and dc

    BabyLady replied to llabahn's topic in General Students

    Night before discharge. You want to allow time to assess voiding and time for swelling to set in, IF it's going to take place. If you do it right before they go home, and the pt has a problem, they...

  14. Concentrating in Endocrinology...looking for opinions

    BabyLady posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been considering applying to NP programs and would like to work in Endocrinology. I have questions such as does the physicians at the practice train you in this speciality??? Also, would it be...

  15. Master Program Right After Nursing School Possible?

    BabyLady replied to tostos21's topic in General Nursing

    I have an NP that I have went to for medical care for a little over a year and have found her to be very knowledgeable and professional as long as very helpful. Little did I know that she went...

  16. I'm taking my NCLEX test in a week! Pls any advices!! Thanks!

    BabyLady replied to antonette1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A test-takers worst fear is those questions that you absolutely do not have a clue about because you can't make out the class of the drug or the disease, etc. Here is my advice on those questions:...

  17. How to negotiate starting pay

    BabyLady replied to Servingshots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No...but just be very, very careful about playing

  18. How to negotiate starting pay

    BabyLady replied to Servingshots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The rule of thumb in job searching (and you can research this online) is that you never discuss pay until you have been offered the job. Hospitals also pay on what you DO...not by certification in...

  19. Finding a Lawyer

    BabyLady replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    You find one and ask if they are experienced in defending nurses. If they "do it on the side"...that is NOT the one you

  20. infection control questions????

    BabyLady replied to nursingstudentstill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you go through the respiratory section of your NCLEX study guide, it will tell you what you need to know. Seriously....way too much to post here...would literally take up a

  21. Did I fail my 5 NP job interviews somehow?

    BabyLady replied to DucatiNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. Start worrying when you don't get phone calls...if you got 5 interviews, your resume is fine. They simply hired based on experience...you'll eventually find that employer that is willing to...

  22. teen pregnancy and family denial

    BabyLady replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Many my disagree with this, but I would follow-up with the patient and if they are still in denial, I would wager that a social services consult may be necessary to make sure she is able to accept...

  23. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    BabyLady replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where did you get the impression that clinical experiences is NOT required? I have no less than 3 co-workers that are attending online NP programs, primarily because of family obligations that make it...

  24. Sharing students' medical info with teachers

    BabyLady replied to lcprnc's topic in School

    Unless it is something that impacts your position as a nursing student, such as, something highly contagious....then it is no business of your instructors...unless it is something that you should not...

  25. Is there anyone who thinks school is not that bad?

    BabyLady replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    What I didn't find difficult: Understanding the material...came very easy for me. What I did find maddening almost to the point of bringing me to the brink of insanity: 1. Unorganized instructors. 2....