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    NICU nurse scrubs question...

    Gompers replied to KTLou06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It really varies from hospital to hopsital. The NICU I worked at during nursing school had nurses wear their own scubs, but they wanted them to bring them in from home in a plastic bag and change at...
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    Can all parents really make good decisions

    Gompers replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They can. But sometimes, oftentimes actually, in the NICU...they don't. That's the
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    Can all parents really make good decisions

    Gompers replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with you 100%. What parent wants to make the decision? It's like the doctors are afraid to say that there isn't anything else they can do and that the think the baby should be taken off...
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    Video cameras banned in L&D

    Gompers replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    YEP! And instead of writing, "The L&D staff saved our baby's life!!!" they're going to write, "The L&D staff was very rude to us and we were not able to get photos of the first few minutes of...
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    Video cameras banned in L&D

    Gompers replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Tell me about it! A friend of mine once came to work with pictures of her new grandchild. She didn't warn anyone that the pictures STARTED with the baby crowning. I didn't want to see that! I...
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    CNA Hospital Jobs

    Gompers replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: Good luck on the interview and with your
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    Catholic hospitals-yes or no?

    Gompers replied to texascowgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep, same thing here. I've worked in two Catholic hospitals and both had the same policies on contraception and surgical sterilization. I have gotten prescriptions for birth control from doctors at...
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    Help, strange marks..

    Gompers replied to KeLs 37's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed to give any medical advice on this message board. Good luck at your doctor's office tomorrow, and take care,
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    How to say thank you to NICU nurses

    Gompers replied to she.lpn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts. I agree that a nice letter would be appropriate if you would like to do something for the unit. We get letters sent directly...
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    Why use Buretrols?

    Gompers replied to Rxlover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've never seen a big error in IV rates in my unit, like 5cc/hr instead of 0.5cc/hr. Some things are set everyday and we don't even touch the rate for 24 hours, just set the amount to be infused -...
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    I was suprised...

    Gompers replied to jenni82104's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds pretty normal, yeah. From what I can see, as a nurse and a patient myself, is that it really depends on both the hospital and the floor/unit. In areas where there is a high nurse to patient...
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    Jobs while in school?

    Gompers replied to ErikaMarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, the thing is, you can't blame them for not wanting to hire you at this piont. You have no medical experience to speak of, and they'd have to train you completely. Many doctor's offices and...
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    IV opportunities?

    Gompers replied to bassgirl's topic in General Nursing

    How about volunteering at a blood donation center every week or
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    CNA Hospital Jobs

    Gompers replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey KathyZ - You should resubmit your applications after you pass the exam, so they know you're already certified for sure. Maybe that would help? Good luck with Advocate, and yes, be
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    My daughter's GFR is 4! HELP!

    Gompers replied to Cin RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm sorry, but we are unable to give out any medical advice on this website. It's against our Terms of Service to do so....
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    Tpn

    Gompers replied to KatieRN04's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of this, in school or in practice. I work in the NICU with some of the most immunosupressed patients in the hospital, and we've never even touched on this subject. There are limits...
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    Swimming Pool?

    Gompers replied to KungFuFtr's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it's a tradition unique to that school. Many colleges have different traditions. I don't really get why this needs to be explained... Heck, at the university where my best friend graduated,...
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    NICU NPs-What do they do?

    Gompers replied to zahryia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you still in nursing school? If so, don't worry too much about specialization or advanced practice yet. While you are exposed to a lot of areas in school, nothing compares to working in the field...
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    Why use Buretrols?

    Gompers replied to Rxlover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've recently stopped using them. I hear they've decided, after much research, that the IV pumps we use are safe enough to go without. It makes us a little uncomfortable, but to be honest I've...
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    CNA Hospital Jobs

    Gompers replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    KathyZ - do you have your actual CNA certification or not? While some hospitals will train nursing students to be CNAs, others want you to actually have the certification on record. You can either...
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    NICU NPs-What do they do?

    Gompers replied to zahryia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same deal by us. Upon admission, our babies are assigned to the NNP team or the resident team, and both are overseen by the neonatalogists. They have two sets of rounds going on each day - one with...
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    Crocs!

    Gompers replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    FYI about the "Relief" Crocs... I just bought them last month to replace my "Professional" style Crocs. So they look identical but supposedly have more support. I haven't noticed a difference...
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    Help with NMH!

    Gompers replied to BabyRN7's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Are you applying for the same unit you used to work on? I'd just call the nurse manager yourself during the daytime and speak with him or her. Explain that you used to work there, had to move, and...
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    Crocs!

    Gompers replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wonder that, too. I've seen the knock-offs - they are in no way made with the same material as Crocs. While they may be just as comfortable, they are not the same quality as far as anti-skid...
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    Where did 12 hour shifts come from?

    Gompers replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    It's much easier to only have to work 3 nights a week than 5. You can schedule yourself to be off for stretches at a time where you can be "normal" and sleep at night. If you work 5 nights a week,...