dseem13

dseem13

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  1. Possible transfer to NICU

    dseem13 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all! I was wondering if I could get some advice from some of you NICU nurses. I have been working in Mother Baby for almost 3 years (first job out of nursing school). I have floated to our...

  2. Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

    dseem13 replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We put 2 ID bands on every baby using poseys. The first goes over the pulsox to keep it in place on their hand/foot, and the second goes on the small ecg lead box (no need to unwrap the baby this...

  3. Tips on Drawing from Arterial Line

    dseem13 replied to mslema's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry I am no help either! We use a closed system (not sure on the brand) whether it's a UAC or PAL. You can draw back on a PAL you just have to be a little more careful the artery doesn't spasm. You...

  4. Charge and Resus --How does your facility do it?

    dseem13 replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a Level III 42 bed NICU (14 being intermediate beds). Most nurses are vent trained and trained for deliveries. The nurses that are on admits attend the deliveries with at the very least a NP...

  5. Question on dopamine infusion

    dseem13 replied to kthelander's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We change all our syringes/bags q24 (or more often if needed). We change most of our tubing q24 as as well with the exception of fluids that do not contain amino acids, lipids, electrolytes etc. So...

  6. Floating from postpartum

    dseem13 replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I worked in Mother baby we floated to L&D to be baby nurse and/or take care of moms in recovery (pretty much the same job as you would do on a mother baby floor just a little sooner after...

  7. Why we don't hate nursing?

    dseem13 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing. Yes, sometimes staffing isn't great, then there is unit politics, ridiculous amount of charting, etc, but all in all I really enjoy my job. Helping families get through hard times and...

  8. Smokers need not apply?

    dseem13 replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agreed. Our hospital is a non smoking campus, but we still hire employees that smoke. I understand and support employers for not hiring smokers. It costs them more money in health insurance and can...

  9. Thank you note?

    dseem13 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to what everyone else has said. It's proper etiquette to send thank you notes to those who interviewed you. Hope you get the

  10. Did anyone enter a nursing school with a BS?

    dseem13 replied to msambitious2202's topic in General Nursing

    I had a BS in biology & psychology. I thought I wanted to go to med school, but after job shadowing realized nurses spend much more time with patients in the hospital setting. I didn't decide what...

  11. 8 weeks for orientation

    dseem13 replied to pocketpixie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you know if you are vent training? If you are just going to take care of intermediates for a while, I think 8 weeks would be plenty of orientation. If you're vent training, then I would ask for...

  12. Is your Facility 'forcing' you to get the Flu Vaccine?

    dseem13 replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    At the hospital I work at the policy is similar to those above. If we don't get the flu vaccine then we need a documented medical/or other reason for it and you must wear a mask when in patient care...

  13. How long did it take to find your niche?

    dseem13 replied to bankssarn's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was in mother baby, which at the time was exactly the job I wanted. I truly enjoyed my job and my co-workers (worked there 3 years). The last 4-6 months I just felt there were some days...

  14. Orientation

    dseem13 replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our NICU you orient for approximately 12 weeks of intermediate care with a preceptor. You work 6mos-1yr before you are then oriented to CPAP, vents, going to deliveries, etc. I think it's great...

  15. What kind of experience did you have?

    dseem13 replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked mother baby for 3 years before I was hired in the NICU. The NICU wasn't even on my radar until I floated there frequently when they were short staffed and found out I loved

  16. Cover letter help for new grad...

    dseem13 replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As far as the format of your cover letter goes, I would start (after your info, their info, the dear so and so) with a statement about hoping they will consider you for such and such position at...

  17. A second bachelors? BSN Question

    dseem13 replied to kah2012's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here is a website that lists them by state: Accelerated Second Degree BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Programs I attended an accelerated nursing program right after my first undergrad degrees,...

  18. Should I include a cover letter?

    dseem13 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wasn't sure which area to post this in. I am interviewing for a different position in the same hospital next week, and I wasn't sure if I needed to bring a cover letter? I am bringing my resume,...

  19. Should I include a cover letter?

    dseem13 replied to dseem13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for the replies! I had my interview today, and I brought my resume and an awesome cover letter (if I do say so myself!) with me. Those interviewing me seemed very impressed with just the...

  20. Possible transfer to NICU

    dseem13 replied to dseem13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just an update for those of you who replied/read this post. I had my interview today, and it went fantastic! It was very relaxed, and I answered the normal behavioral interview questions. They were...

  21. Volunteering

    dseem13 replied to ShyAnn30's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would call and ask the particular hospital you are wondering about. I know at our NICU no cuddlers are allowed, because we want babies to sleep as much as they can (minimal stimulation) so they can...

  22. Gastric lavage in healthy term newborn??

    dseem13 replied to flarson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are you guys against lavaging babies in all cases, or just routinely (like when an infant is not feeding well)? I believe sometimes it is a necessary procedure. I've had babies turn dusky or blue...

  23. How's Omaha?

    dseem13 replied to TESC'10's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I think the other posters have touched on how Omaha is... I graduated from Creighton's accelerated program 2 years ago. It was definitely very fast paced, but I can't imagine doing...

  24. Feel Fortunate

    dseem13 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Decent pay, working 3 days a week, and just being able to do something I love. Mother baby is such a fun area to work in, and you really get to impact people's lives. The other day when I said...

  25. Is OB nursing too competitive to consider?

    dseem13 replied to yogamom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ^^^ This. Also, I'd encourage you to do your preceptorship in OB. It will give you more experience than those applicants who did not. I was hired into OB as a new grad, and I was told that was one...