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    Best Practive for bathing neonates?

    Gompers replied to BABY--RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Right, I wish people would stop trying to scrub vernix off! It's so good for their skin to just let it absorb, which it will do over a few hours. I don't even bathe my micropreemies on admission....
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    Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

    Gompers replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way, which is why when I saw nurses giving me IV meds without cleaning the ports on the IV tubing I didn't say anything. But when I had a 104 degree fever the next day, you'd better...
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    Clogs while nursing

    Gompers replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    Many department stores (like Nordstrom) sell them, as well as stores in the malls where walking or trendy shoes are
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    Clogs while nursing

    Gompers replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be willing to bet those were the Dansko Professionals? I had to return mine - wore them for less than half a shift and fell three times, all because my ankles turned in. The soles on those...
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    Do they turn off the epidural before delivery?

    Gompers replied to UM Review RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Let me tell you, I'd have been excited about that!!! I had one of those epidurals that people probably refer to as "walking epidurals" - my torso was numb so I didn't feel contractions, but I could...
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    Gompers replied to cshell1964's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Looks can be deceiving...:uhoh21: I shouldn't say that, though. Yes, she seems to have a touch of colic, but it's just a few hours a day and we're starting to figure out what helps calm her down the...
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    Tips for Clinical Observation in NICU

    Gompers replied to kimsnothome's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If it's just an observation day, the nurses shouldn't expect you to be all that prepared, I don't think that's quite fair. We all know that they don't teach you much NICU-related stuff in peds and OB...
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    Do you round up when weighing babies???

    Gompers replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, the only thing I can think of is that the office nurses are a bit more tentative with newborns, all "ooooooohing" and "aaaaaaaahing" whereas nursery nurses get right down to business - meaning...
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    Do you round up when weighing babies???

    Gompers replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the NICU if we're telling parents weights, we'll round down since the baby hasn't yet achieved the higher weight, you know what I mean? But as far as a normal newborn's weight, I'd use the regular...
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    Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

    Gompers replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit that I was a bad patient at when I had my daughter the other week. They knew I was a nurse and were treating me very well. But 36 hours after my c-section, I got sick. I had a temp...
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    Gompers replied to cshell1964's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for checking in on me! Here's a link to the post... https://allnurses.com/forums/f98/its-girl-196930.html I was induced starting on a Tuesday night, my water broke at noon on Wednesday, and I...
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    Clogs while nursing

    Gompers replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    Crocs sells something called "Croc Butter" that you can buff your shoes with - makes them nice and shiny! I guess I just don't understand why people wouldn't just spend $10 more and buy the Crocs that...
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    What have you done besides NICU?

    Gompers replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked as a CNA on the float pool at one hospital - spent time on all the adult floors, mainly ortho-rehab and med-surg. I have to admit...I hated every single moment of it. With every bedpan that...
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    Yay!! We're getting our Vapotherms Back!!!!

    Gompers replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We always used sterile water as well and never had any outbreaks. The problem, from what respiratory told us, is that the internal filter cartridge wasn't disposable and there wasn't a way to...
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    Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    Gompers replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    These particular babies were dehydrated because the mother wasn't producing much milk - when they'd pump, they'd get drops instead of ounces. Maybe it's because the babies weren't sucking well, who...
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    Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    Gompers replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The only thing that really concerns me about exclusive breastfeeding from the start is hydration. Yes, colostrum is very high in nutrition, I completely agree with that - but it's sometimes not...
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    Clogs while nursing

    Gompers replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I have the same ones. I have spilled water all over my shoes and the ridges really did channel the water away from my feet - my socks were dry! For a 12 hour shift, I really need the ones with...
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    we're pregnant

    Gompers replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks!
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    we're pregnant

    Gompers replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Another one who hates it when dads "babysit" their own children. Someone should tell my nephew about the "actually" thing. He's 3-1/2 years old and it's his new favorite word. Problem is, he's...
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    9 months to plan this...buy a camera!

    Gompers replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I checked into L&D last week to have my baby, one of the forms I had to sign upon being admitted had something about photography on it. It said that no video or audio taping was allowed...
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    9 months to plan this...buy a camera!

    Gompers replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's one thing to expect the hospital to do the classic newborn photo with the pastel background - though some of our babies' families are very upset when they find out that they have to PAY for those...
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    Hypoxic Brain Injury & Elective Hypothermia... Who's doing it?

    Gompers replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is the Neonatal ICU forum - we are nurses that take care of sick newborn and premature babies. The Neuro ICU forum would be a better place for these kinds of questions, as those nurses deal with...
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    Hypoxic Brain Injury & Elective Hypothermia... Who's doing it?

    Gompers replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so sorry to hear about your ex-husband and you have given us much to think about. However, it's against this website's Terms of Service to give out medical or legal advice. You take care,
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    Share Your Experience in Accelerated BSN program

    Gompers replied to coopsc1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Remember that the RN to BSN programs are very different than the BSN accelerated programs. Many of my coworkers have done the RN to BSN degree while working full-time and it wasn't too bad. You are...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Gompers replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sure, as long as I don't have to give out my personal e-mail that's great with me! My doc would have scheduled a c-section had the baby been in the 9 pound range, but it's not so she's going to let me...