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    Giving meds in OR

    Gompers replied to lc4043's topic in Operating Room

    I believe the anesthesiologist or CRNA administers all meds and transfusions, but I could be wrong. That's what they do at our hospital, anyways. I only have experience with pediatric
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    How to help gloves fit...info request

    Gompers replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only thing I can think of is to buy your own large gloves and keep them in your bag or locker. Fill your pockets or a pack with them to carry a stash with you all day long. If you're in school,...
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    Who does the patient assignments on your unit?

    Gompers replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    EEEEK! That is a strange situation. A unit secretary has no business delegating patient assignments. I'd have a talk with your nurse manager, or even leave her a typed anonymous letter. This is...
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    NICU Case Manager

    Gompers replied to rentina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This question can be best answered by human resources and the NICU nurse manager at the hospital you are considering the offer from. Reason is that salaries and job responsibilities will vary greatly...
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    John Peter Smith hospital NICU--looking for info

    Gompers replied to directcare4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just a little reminder... It's not wise to post about your place of employment on a public forum. If someone is asking about a hospital you have experience with, it's often best to private message...
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    methadone wean

    Gompers replied to NurseRoRo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info! Honestly, any NICU grad that is having surgery and is on methadone is probably on it because WE got them addicted to narcotics, NOT mom. Babies born to moms that are on heroin...
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    methadone wean

    Gompers replied to NurseRoRo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Finallyat40 is exactly right - those are the two reasons a baby might be on methadone in the first place. But I wouldn't go as far as to say that "most" babies in the NICU are on it! Very very few,...
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    Saving cord blood for infant transfusion??

    Gompers replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Right, and I'm thinking that cord blood isn't "normal" blood and therefore not appropriate for "normal" transfusions in the NICU, therefore it isn't something that is done at this point in time. I'm...
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    Saving cord blood for infant transfusion??

    Gompers replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is something a woman's obstetrician should discuss with her during pregnancy. Some women choose to donate the cord blood to the national bank where it can be used by anyone who matches it. This...
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    Can parents spend the nite??

    Gompers replied to NurseDiva08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good news, congrats! I think we're all still wondering though, what you mean by "had to leave the hospital" though. Did you mean that the OBs discharged her and wouldn't let her stay until the baby...
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    Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    Gompers replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    My mother-in-law cared for the wife of a baseball player in L&D. The player was a rookie, recruited from another country, and was at the bottom of the totum pole. He and his wife already had...
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    Advice - work as NICU equip tech as a student?

    Gompers replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd take it. Don't be offended that you don't get to do patient care - there is a reason for that! The NICU is a critical care unit, after all. Yes, some units do have nursing assistants helping...
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    Quadriplegic Question

    Gompers replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I thought the exact same thing. To the original poster, even if this new man is indeed the love of your life, you should really try and get things settled yourself first before getting...
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    Nursing at Disneyland

    Gompers replied to ManEnough's topic in California Nursing

    LMAO! I've heard similar things about nurses that work on TV or movie sets. It's a very small specialized field of nursing and many don't even know it exists. The nurses who have these types of...
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    Can parents spend the nite??

    Gompers replied to NurseDiva08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most NICUs have 24-hour visiting priviledges for parents, except for a few hours here and there when the docs are doing rounds or nurses are giving report and they need privacy. But most are also not...
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    NICU safe assignment

    Gompers replied to shah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That sounds pretty normal. Many units give you 4 feeder/grower (level II) type babies together. It's hard at first, but once you get more comfortable it's easier. That kind of assignment is usually...
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    NEC from an OG??

    Gompers replied to lccougar02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It happens. Same way an NG/OG or suction catheter can perforate the esophagus. These preemies have such fragile tissues, the pressure from pushing these tubes into their bodies is enough to...
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    'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    Gompers replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    I played doctor with the little boy across the street growing up! We never did anything naughty though like get naked and examine each other. He turned out to be gay, maybe that's why? :) And he's...
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    Seeking advice...

    Gompers replied to gapeach427's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'd say yes. I can't believe a family NP program wouldn't have already told you to get some adult and general peds experience or required it for admission. NICU is actually the worst place you could...
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    How much vacation time do you get?

    Gompers replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet deal! Love it.
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    How much vacation time do you get?

    Gompers replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I often try and compare myself with my friends who have "normal" office jobs and think they have it sooooo good because they work regular hours. They tell me how sorry they feel for me that I have to...
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    How much vacation time do you get?

    Gompers replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your hospital. Some do separate sick and vacation banks, others have combined PTO (paid time off) banks. This can affect how much time you have. Full time is 36-40 hours a week in...
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    Quadriplegic Question

    Gompers replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to remember that you were doing home care for a quadriplegic. Just be very careful about getting romantically involved with a patient, okay? If you are actually getting financial...
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    L&D Question

    Gompers replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    Each state and each hospital will have differnet guidelines on the scope of practice for RNs and LVNs/LPNs. But if your goal is to work L&D, it's much safer to go for the RN right off the bat if...
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    TPN Tubing Change

    Gompers replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Another reason they're separate in the NICU is because babies can only get so much lipids per day or their triglycerides will be all over the place. However, most of us use the hyperal as the...