justjenny

justjenny

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  1. l & D nurse sayings...

    justjenny replied to tlcprn67's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my old unit, they had TShirts that had the hospital logo on the front and on the back it said "We deliver your future" appropriate to wear in public and at work. HTH

  2. Glucose Testing

    justjenny replied to nurseob7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't know the brand, but ours make a pin-point poke to get just a drop of blood. Our glucose protocol requires checks at admission, 1 hr, 2 hr, 4 hr, and so on...I have found that a good rub with...

  3. NICU nurse-this is what I want to be! (some questions about it)

    justjenny replied to afcat84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You have asked a ton of questions. What I suggest: Take some time to read past postings on this site...most of your questions have been asked and answered at one time or another. Get into a good...

  4. Pediarix/vaccinations

    justjenny replied to nikiw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use it in our Level III NICU. Not for the sick ones, but one thing I will say is that we have begun to "space out" our vaccines at 2 months of age...any baby in the last few months or so receiving...

  5. New to the NICU... What Should I Know?

    justjenny replied to tanaynicole's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would recommend reading the book that prmenrs suggested, but be prepared to RE-READ it also. I read most of mine before/during orientation, and now find that after being "on the job" and off...

  6. I think my son had night terrors last night...HELP!

    justjenny replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pediatric

    Night terrors are different than nightmares. They affect boys more than girls. My son had them at age 3 - eyes wide open, screaming his head off at whatever he thought he saw....he was completely...

  7. Week #3

    justjenny replied to slu_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Excellent point! Also,don't be afraid to ask your preceptor for help! I have flat out said "I am drowning here" and they (should) jump to action and help! At one point, though, my preceptor kept doing...

  8. Parent turning down the FiO2 on ventilator

    justjenny replied to wjf00's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was thinking the same thing.... I agree with above posters...DOCUMENT these actions! Have the Neos speak with the parents! Ultimately, I wouldn't avoid difficult parents doing things like this - I...

  9. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    justjenny replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    IMO a 1600 gm, now 32 wkr is a lot more "stable" and generally speaking can handle a lot more handling. Also, it doesn't sound like this baby has had the A's and B's that I referred to....we even...

  10. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    justjenny posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello! I am a new NI nurse and I am looking for information and opinions on any possible connection between stimulation and apnea & bradycardia. Here's my experience with a couple of babies (all...

  11. ECMO

    justjenny replied to 3230's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    The RTs manage ECMO at Childrens Hosp. of Mich.

  12. Frequency of handling / nursing care harm ...

    justjenny posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been *trying* to research what possible effects our nursing care can have on preemies 23-32 weeks of age. I requested a library search at my hospital and received NO RELEVANT articles...so...

  13. How is pain treated in your NICU? (Particularly on HFOV or SIMV)

    justjenny replied to hmarandola's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't medicate vented babies either...sure there may be an exception every blue moon or so. The only vented baby with pain meds would be post-op and then they would be on a fentanyl drip. NO...

  14. Oh boy I am freaking out (HepB vax)

    justjenny replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I received my first Hep B shot I was right in the middle of the grocery store that night and started to feel sick. Mostly just tired, sore and had a fever...nothing that some Tylenol and rest...

  15. nursing assistant

    justjenny replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They have Nursing Assistants and Nurse Techs. A tech is usually someone in nursing school who is about to graduate. I had a nursing clinical at Troy (actually two) and approached a manager while...

  16. How did you feel when you came off orientation?

    justjenny replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have been reading my mind! LOL! I certainly had moments where I have had no confidence...my mind started drifting and thinking....being a housewife really would be okay, I could be a secretary...

  17. periop course

    justjenny replied to Lasoniamacaroni's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I would also suggest Beaumont RO. I assume that they would take a strong candidate from nursing school, or a new RN... my friend (new grad) is in CPCU and would love to be in with open hearts...she...

  18. Beaumont Royal Oak

    justjenny replied to LovingLnDRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello! I can't comment on the salary for someone who has been an RN for 15 years as i am a new grad, but the benefits are wonderful (we have saved HUNDREDS on health insurance!!!!) and working full...

  19. nursing assistant

    justjenny replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello! I worked as a contingent Nursing Assistant at Troy Beaumont while attending nursing school...being contingent was really nice because I could work one day per week (or less, actually) while in...

  20. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    justjenny replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your reply. I actually asked this question for my own reference as a new RN, and not as much for educating the parents. If anyone is going to handle/hold the baby - it should be the...

  21. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    justjenny replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the reply. We do seem to handle our babies a lot, but not if they are micro-preemies, unstable vent, etc. but a 1300 gram 30 wk'er would never go 6 hours without being handled in our unit....

  22. Narcotic/opiate detox/withdrawl in the neonate

    justjenny replied to kids's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have had a few recently test + for hydrocodone, and we have specific policies for the protocol to treat. Interestingly, we had a baby go through withdrawal for wellbutrin...no tx was given, only...

  23. Hesi test at Macomb

    justjenny replied to love2barn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Alex! It's Jenny from Micro! Now Jenny the RN! YAY! Not sure what teacher was telling you that info. I graduated class of Dec 2005 - my entire class was a 4.0 going into the program and...

  24. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

    justjenny replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration and can only speculate as to why this is the case. During my OB rotation, the male students did not have a problem with patients refusing, etc. but they were not allowed...

  25. My First Day....NERVOUS!!!!

    justjenny replied to ladydame's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats! I am an ADN grad Dec '05 who started in the NICU in January. I just passed the NCLEX two weeks ago and recieved my license in the mail a day or so ago! Yes, it is normal to be nervous and...