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  1. Maternal loss due to DIC

    denicu replied to SchiwartRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just heard about a similar situation of a fellow nurse death as a result of DIC. She delivered her 2nd child and tragically lost her life. I actually met her on this website (NICU) several yrs ago...

  2. drug calculations

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I understand now. Actually, in this unit pharmacy makes up most of their meds but this was an emergency so we got the med out of the pyxis instead of waiting for pharmacy to make

  3. drug calculations

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Every where does things differently and thats why I love doing agency and working in different units. You quickly learn there are more than 1 way to do things. The 20% rule is a first for me but I am...

  4. drug calculations

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For ex dose ordered is 5mg of phenobarb. Med comes up 65mg /ml. Dose calculation is 0.07ml. Taking 1 ml of phenobarb and mixing it with 9ml of s/w. The med is now 65mg to 10ml and dose to be given...

  5. DC Area Job Opportunities

    denicu replied to Conan the Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    ok that makes more sense. Good

  6. DC Area Job Opportunities

    denicu replied to Conan the Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    the market in DC is a little better than most places because of so many hosp in a small geographic area. However, I am not clear-Are you in a nursing program now because your post said "I am thinking...

  7. opinions on contemporary forums conferences

    denicu replied to ymm123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have heard good things about Cont forums conferences. I think they are good for new nicu RNs but many seasoned RNs complain that every yr they are recycled

  8. RN to BSN online

    denicu replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In a way they are all brick and mortar but your diploma does not say online. None of them say that. I did online and my sister prefered going to classes. Cannot tell the difference from our diploma...

  9. What kind of scrubs do you wear?

    denicu replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wear scrubs that I purchase from uniform stores and fellow workers as well as pt families are always commenting me on my uniforms. Nothing fancy but pretty colors, clean, ironed and coordinated. I...

  10. Good online RN-BSN Program?

    denicu replied to gradnursenyc's topic in General Nursing

    There are tons of info on RN to BSN online courses-just google it and there is one on allnurses. They are all different cost, accept different pre requisites courses. It depends how much you want to...

  11. when to stop humidity in the isolette

    denicu posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was taking care of a former 24 wk who was 50 days old and over 1300 gm. I questioned the charge nurse as to why he was still on humidity and she said if he is over 1300 grams to request an order to...

  12. when to stop humidity in the isolette

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would think that but the neo and the fellow's focus was on drying out the resp tract. As an agency nurse I don t get to take care of the sick kids anymore so I like to always check on other sources...

  13. Medical Missions?

    denicu replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My mission team was a faith based group called Dorcas Medical Mission out of New York. My cousin introduced me to the group but members traveled from all over the states and the world to participate...

  14. when to stop humidity in the isolette

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your reply. When I was on staff I remember the policy being

  15. Subutex withdraw

    denicu replied to doularoz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The few babies I have seen where mom was on Subutex did not have a long course in the nicu. In fact they were home 3-4 days without ever being on meds. Maybe they were the lucky

  16. Medical Missions?

    denicu replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have gone on several medical missions and although I am a nicu nurse (never worked with adults) I did the triage along with several Icu nurses. I did the BP and glucose screening. I learned a lot...

  17. Where can I find CEUs relating to NICU

    denicu posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I need 30 CEU's for my state license. Can anyone tell me where I can find CEUs preferable free relating to NICU.

  18. Where can I find CEUs relating to NICU

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the reply. I will check ot the

  19. remote monitoring

    denicu posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am trying to find articles on the use of remote monitoring in healthcare, however I am not finding much articles. I keep finding articles about tele health-Arent they

  20. remote monitoring

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Again, thanks. Good info and

  21. remote monitoring

    denicu replied to denicu's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank You for your reply. I have gotten some articles about remote monitoring in the ICU but most of the articles were from overseas, I was beginning to wonder if it is not used much in the

  22. difference between remote monitering and telehealth

    denicu posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Can someone explain to me the difference between remote monitering and

  23. L&D new graduates at Holy Cross Hospital

    denicu replied to RNlovesL&D's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Your speciality is L & D-would you recommend your

  24. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

    denicu replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Northside NICU has a good rep. I would like to move to GA but I am not ready for the pay

  25. Chamberlain Papers To Write

    denicu replied to maddienurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I downloaded stylease-it cost $35. For the most part it is not difficult to use. Very helpful with references. My problem is I am a terrible typist so I paid a typist to do my papers so I was not...