karnicurnc

karnicurnc MSN, APRN, CNS

L/D 4 yrs & Level 3 NICU 22 yrs

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  1. Anyone apply to the Rush University online CNS program?

    karnicurnc replied to NavyNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is wonderful! Fingers crossed for

  2. Anyone apply to the Rush University online CNS program?

    karnicurnc replied to NavyNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, but one would take some NNP classes, like advanced patho, pharm and a few more specific to NICU. These would be in the place of the adult

  3. Anyone apply to the Rush University online CNS program?

    karnicurnc replied to NavyNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stony Book's program is also online, but they closed admission already. Their program looks pretty intense but I think you can be finished in 1 year: summer, fall, spring, summer. I am checking with...

  4. Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

    karnicurnc replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your information and suggestions. The CNL role does seem similar to the CNS role. I am worried that I would not get the NICU-specific courses such as advanced patho, pharm, etc. I will...

  5. Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

    karnicurnc posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am interested in finding an online program for a CNS with a neonatal track. Thank you for your

  6. Anyone apply to the Rush University online CNS program?

    karnicurnc replied to NavyNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been looking at East Carolina University

  7. Anyone apply to the Rush University online CNS program?

    karnicurnc replied to NavyNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I am also interested in an online NCNS program. There are very few in the US! I looked at Rush's program and it is a DNP instead of an MSN. I found their website to be difficult to navigate. I...

  8. Suctioning of ETT on < 27 weekers?

    karnicurnc replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Like the others, we do not routinley instill NS into the ETT, but rather use it to clear the suction tubing. We use inline suction on all vented babies to decrease VAP. We do not stop HFOV to suction...

  9. Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

    karnicurnc replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stony Brook does have a program, but their admission deadline was 2/1 because they start in the summer. They only admit once a year and can't have out-of-sequence students since some classes are only...

  10. All tapped out. . .NAS

    karnicurnc replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It can take months for these babies to wean off of methadone. We are lucky in that we have an outpt clinic that manages these babies and adjusts their dosage based on the NAS scores performed by...

  11. Bilirubin levels ?

    karnicurnc replied to samiam4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Definitely follow up with pediatrician and lactation within a few days of

  12. need to ask a few questions for a school project?

    karnicurnc replied to studentinneed234's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh, sorry. I hope you did OK. Let me know if you need another subject to interview. I would be glad to help.

  13. need to ask a few questions for a school project?

    karnicurnc replied to studentinneed234's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Did you find anyone for your

  14. how long can you prime fluids for in advance of infusion?

    karnicurnc replied to BayBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I find it interesting, in reading this thread, that you turn off IVF for 4 hours. I have not heard of this practice. What about hypoglycemia? What do you do about concurrently infusing drips like...

  15. Transcutaneous bilirubinometry

    karnicurnc posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am looking into doing research related to using transcutaneous bilirubinometry in preterm infants. Many NBNs use a device to measure bilirubin through the skin as a screening tool and I am...

  16. What do you NICU nurses think about this?

    karnicurnc replied to PedsRN1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can you provide a link to the story so that it can be read word for word? Thank

  17. Any 22 weekers out there?

    karnicurnc replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The healthcare team should stop asking the parents if they want everything done to save their baby. The team should tell the parents that all that can be done is to provide comfort care and let the...

  18. Low Census in the NICU

    karnicurnc replied to neonurse97's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Southwest VA - 60 bed unit WAAAAY below capacity for almost a year. Census is 35-42. Calling off people every day, sometimes as many as 8-10. Having to use our PTO, too.

  19. TPN/IL through UAC??

    karnicurnc replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good heavens! We NEVER run ANYTHING through a UAC except flush. I can't imagine infusing TPN or lipids through there! I doubt the transducer manufacturer would recommend that

  20. Post-discharge Phone Calls

    karnicurnc replied to nicurn23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do not do phone calls. That is an interesting concept. We encourage phone call from parents with questions once they get home until they have seen the follow up pediatrician. After that, we refer...

  21. Sat monitoring -- Car Seat Test -- CHANGES?!

    karnicurnc replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;104/4/986 This link addresses a policy that states O2 sats should be monitored. See if that

  22. Sat monitoring -- Car Seat Test -- CHANGES?!

    karnicurnc replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, that sounds crazy! Recently the AAP recommended that corificeat studies be 2 hours long. I will post the reference. They may also say something about a pulseox. We use them for the study. In...

  23. Do you let gastroschisis babies with silos be held?

    karnicurnc replied to heymama1plus1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, we do not, due to the risk of the silo popping

  24. Tell us what you want from your friendly NNP

    karnicurnc replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with all the other posts. Only 1 thing to add: never forget your roots - you were an RN first. Congratulations on your advanced degree! We need more like

  25. What's your average census?

    karnicurnc replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit has 60 beds, and we do transports, nitric, HFOV and surgeries. We will be starting head cooling later this spring. We don't do ECMO. Out census has been low since summer with an average of...