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  1. What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    TheMiss posted a topic in General Nursing

    A nursing friend and I recently discussed what we still learned in nursing school that later proofed to be utter nonsense outright or just became really outdated. I found it quite interesting and was...

  2. I want some tips on getting licensed in Australia

    TheMiss replied to katie.f.lowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    Experienced CC nurses are in demand. We have the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Home which is your point of contact for all types...

  3. Anybody want to help me plan my career??

    TheMiss replied to kerussll's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "I'm feeling overwhelmed by the new information right now and the thought of having more responsibility around these fragile babies scares me. I'm wondering about possibly taking on a CNC roll or an...

  4. New hire and pregnant... need advice Please.

    TheMiss replied to Encast's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First of all: Congratulations! I hope all goes well with this pregnancy! You are right, it is really hard to conceal a pregnancy in the NICU with all the x-rays you can't do. You should definitely get...

  5. 7 weeks into orientation, now this?

    TheMiss replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe your preceptor just realized that he hasn't done the best job in preceptoring you and sees this as a way to improve. Take it as a chance - it'll be an easier day for you if you go along and...

  6. NICU books

    TheMiss replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Uni libraries tend to have them - maybe you could just get one there so you don't have to buy one. Sorry, but I don't know the difference between the two

  7. Is the nicu and nursery easy?

    TheMiss replied to almostmadeit's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Poor OP for being treated so badly here. I bet you most of those of you replying so full of rage have uttered the words "there is no such thing as a stupid question" before to someone. So why not...

  8. isolettes and premies

    TheMiss replied to ladytraviler's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @ Jory You can NEVER put a baby into an isolette without it being turned on. The Isolettes depend on the aircirculation they create when being turned on. So if they are off CO2 could accumulate...

  9. Low resting heart rate

    TheMiss replied to PEDSOBRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    80

  10. Vaccinations in the NICU

    TheMiss replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    there is no licensed rsv vaccine! - the immunoglobulin given at the moment is a simple injection (synagis (palivizumab)). it used to be a long infusion but those days are long gone. many nurses...

  11. Neonatalogist or Neonatal nurse practitioner

    TheMiss replied to laronicavan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    While their work overlaps in lots of areas it's also very different in others. Most people here will value the NNP more, since we all have a nursing background. As a NNP you always remain a nurse, so...

  12. Vaccinations in the NICU

    TheMiss replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I practice in Australia as a nurse immuniser (we prescribe and administer vaccinations without medical supervision). All our babies receive their first Hepatitis B vaccine right after birth, even the...

  13. Is australia flooded with overseas nurses?

    TheMiss replied to round12tko's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Australia is still facing a huge nurses shortage. The recent situation that there are more grad nurses than grad nurse positions is limited to few cities. Overseas nurses are hardly ever accepted into...

  14. would this be useful?

    TheMiss replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey goats'r'us, have a look at Huggleboos https://www.facebook.com/Huggleboo They are an awesome gift for prems. A friend of mine who works in a Melbourne NICU came up with them and babies/moms love...

  15. 24 weeker - how bad is it?

    TheMiss replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, things do not always turn out right! Yes, there are a few miracles here and there.The ones the media focuses on. But there is the vast majority that ends up not just fine with varying degrees of...

  16. 24 weeker - how bad is it?

    TheMiss replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Goats'r'us - Australia and the US have different categories how we divide our baby nurseries. In Australia a level III nursery is the highest level offering most advanced care to the youngest and...

  17. 24 weeker - how bad is it?

    TheMiss replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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  18. NICU monitor event review

    TheMiss replied to HeartNIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @TiffyRN your monitor only does not pick up the babies resp when they are prone if you placed the respiratory lead incorrectly. Most believe that the respiratory lead work by picking up respiration...

  19. Just for fun.... re: call bells...

    TheMiss replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Back when I started we used to have an intercom and when somebody rang the bell we could as them from the nurses station why they rang the bell. If it were something they should be doing themselves...

  20. Feel guilty calling myself a nurse

    TheMiss replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    You are a nurse! You can be proud of your achievement of becoming a nurse! It's a tough time out there at the moment - but that doesn't influence what you are! Keep on looking for nursing positions...

  21. Talk to me about spontaneous pushing

    TheMiss replied to Kath27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is current evidence based best practice? If it's spontaneous pushing then encourage that. You do not want to lower your level of care to fit in, as hard as that may be, but your patients deserve...

  22. no win situation

    TheMiss replied to ulmaulma's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with both posts above. If you do not want to burn any bridges you may just quote "personal reasons", thank your employer for the opportunity and investment in you and apologize for the...

  23. Can you give additional doses of a PRN to increase an already given dose to a range?

    TheMiss replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you can give the additional 4mg and count the 2 hour window from the 2nd dose given. I have no idea about the laws in Ohio though- sorry. But best stick with the patient or follow up...

  24. Why don't we treat each other better?

    TheMiss replied to Raquel8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you communter. And with others. The only thing you can change is you. Be the nurse you want to be. And do not become the nurse you complain about now. I like to show opposite behaviour -...

  25. New grad and Pregnant...help

    TheMiss replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your current job! The danger of exposing you and your child to infection, irregular work schedules, heavy physical work, strenuous emotional situations etc. is much higher during bedside nursing....