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    Crocs!

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

    Straight from the Crocs website: "Originally intended as a boating/outdoor shoe because of its slip-resistant, non-marking sole. By 2003 Crocs had become a bona-fide phenomenon, universally accepted...
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    Crocs!

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

    That's very interesting since one of the reasons Crocs were created was for people to wear on boats so they don't slip when they're on deck. Seriously. I, too, find myself "sticking" to the floor in...
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    Loyola

    Gompers replied to apple3004's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I've been to Loyola this past year with family members and they have just built a third parking garage (two are staff, one is for visitors) so it's probably all on campus
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    cerebral atrophy gone?

    Gompers replied to pleadingmom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry, but once again, we cannot give medical advice on this website. These questions need to be taken to your daughter's doctor for further explaination. Good luck with everything!
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    pregnant NICU nurses question?

    Gompers replied to rn_happy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with BittyBabyGrower - the NICU is probably one of the safest places for a pregnant RN to work! These kids are immunosupressed, so we're more dangerous to them than they are to us. When they...
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    Loyola

    Gompers replied to apple3004's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, it's a huge hospital with just about every specialty under the sun! I know some people who work there and if they are full-time employees, they can go to grad school for free. I'd check out...
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    Welcome Gompers to the Illinois Forum!

    Gompers replied to suebird3's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry I'm late to my own party! HELLO
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    Which Chicago Hospital is like this?

    Gompers replied to MQ Edna's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm sorry - there are dozens of hospitals in Chicago, and without more information it's very hard to know which one you're talking about. Another tip - do not pick a hospital based on money
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    Help! How do you stay awake on drive home after night shift?

    Gompers replied to neetnik461's topic in General Nursing

    Great suggestion! You get all those great endorphins from laughing and they give you an energy boost to help get you through that drive home. There's been a lot of great advice here, and probably...
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    I have been asked why don't I become a Physician rather than a Nurse.Itis so ....

    Gompers replied to RNsoon!'s topic in New York Nursing

    Because I wanted to take care of people, not cure them. I didn't want to save the world - I wanted to make those that are sick feel better. It's just as simple as that. Many doctors think they can...
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    NICU certification

    Gompers replied to NiteRocker's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The problem is that many many hospitals don't pay you ANYTHING for being certified. They don't pay for the test, give you a raise, nothing. So in those cases, like at my hospital, many of the nurses...
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    nnp certification questions?

    Gompers replied to jackieneonate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, you should probably have the Core Curriculum... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0721603947/sr=8-1/qid=1156575969/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-0702571-0234229?ie=UTF8 And there is a core review that goes...
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    gallstones and pregnancy

    Gompers replied to ullnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, we cannot give medical advice on this website. The only thing I'd suggest is that she get a second opinion from another doctor and go from there. I, too, have some gallstones, and am...
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    Hospitals with Preceptorships in the NICU in Miami

    Gompers replied to BaByLoVeR18's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Take it one step at a time. Before you can do a preceptorship in the NICU, you have to go to nursing school! Some schools have preceptorships right before graduation in the unit of your choice, but...
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    checking for residuals

    Gompers replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We normally check them. Sometimes the doc writes and order to NOT check them and to feed "as tolerated" instead. These are for babies on continuous feeds - who will always have a residual - or...
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    First week in PICU

    Gompers replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It generally takes new nurses about a year just to feel comfortable in the ICU. After two years, you start to REALLY get it! You're doing fine.
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    checking for residuals

    Gompers replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yep, pull back until you feel resistance and there is no more air or residual coming back into the syringe. Don't force it, and if you're worried, "pulse" it a little so you're not putting continuous...
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    NP education - a rant

    Gompers replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do believe she mentioned that the students had to take their N-CLEX before they would be allowed to start clinical courses. From other posts I've read, it seems that there are quite a few programs...
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    what is heparin used for?

    Gompers replied to pleadingmom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You know, it's starting to feel like you're asking for medical and/or legal advice about something that happened to one of your babies when he/she was in the NICU. I'm really not sure I want to get...
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    what is heparin used for?

    Gompers replied to pleadingmom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Heparin is a medication that prevents blood from clotting. In the adult population, it is used as an anticoagulant and given in much higher doses than it is in the neonatal population. In the NICU,...
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    Information Booklet for Parents

    Gompers replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We hand out folders and videos to our new families. The video is at least 10 years old, but it was filmed on our unit and is just an intro to having your baby in the NICU - just explains what all...
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    NICU Case Manager

    Gompers replied to rentina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd check something like http://www.salary.com or a similar website. Salaries vary so much across the country, it's kind of pointless to ask around if you don't know exactly what city people live in....
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    Pregnant and terrified NICU nurse here...

    Gompers replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey guys! Just wanted to give an update: Had my "big" ultrasound today (20-1/2 weeks) with the hubby at my side. My OB said I was really fine to have a "normal" ultrasound with radiology but I...
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    Anyone work weekends only?

    Gompers replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    For some families, childcare is a big problem, especially when the kids are very young. So for them, working weekends when their spouse is home is the best option. That way the children never have...
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    OK so there's this tech.....

    Gompers replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good advice.