shonda13

shonda13 has 11 years experience.

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1. Fluid Changing practices

   shonda13 replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU

   Hi there everyone....I was doing a history search for info about this same topic and I was hoping I could get some more current responses. How often are you changing you IV tubings and are you doing it under sterile conditions?? Also, if you resp...

2. VAP Guard

   shonda13 posted a topic in NICU

   Just wondering from other NICUs around that have used VAP guard in their units.....now that it is no longer being made, do you have a new product or plan in mind for oral care in neonates? Thanks in advance......

3. FNP working with Peds?

   shonda13 replied to shonda13's topic in NP

   this is what the website currently says. ok, it does mention the total of 660 hours which sounds right with what you said.....but with the other minimums being 100 hours, maybe there is a bit of flexibility in the other hours. i certainly don't wan...

4. FNP working with Peds?

   shonda13 replied to shonda13's topic in NP

   Thanks, those are good points.....the school I am currently looking into states 100 hours of peds clinical time. Does anyone know (generally speaking of course) how much flexibility exists in clinical experiences? Could I do some time in a PICU/NICU ...

5. FNP working with Peds?

   shonda13 replied to shonda13's topic in NP

   Thank you! You all have given me some great directions to explore. I can see myself working in an office setting. I have worked in a hospital since 1997 and would love to be in a smaller setting like a physician office, but as a nurse I could nev...

6. FNP working with Peds?

   shonda13 posted a topic in NP

   Hi! This is my first post but I have lurked off and on for a while now. I am looking into NP eduction options that are available in my area. I had always thought I would go the PNP route, but recently a friend that is applying for FNP school told...