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  1. What professional organizations do you belong to?

    debstmomy posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am in the process of working my way up our clinical ladder (meaning more $$) and if we join professional organizations, that adds more points. Which professional organizations do you belong to and...

  2. What professional organizations do you belong to?

    debstmomy replied to debstmomy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for your input, I appreciate it! (I didn't get an alert that anyone responded, sorry this response took so

  3. NICU Interview...Please Help

    debstmomy replied to TiffanyMonroeRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This depends on the type of interview! We do not conduct an interview that is NICU based but one based on the type of experiences you have had & how you handled them. We are looking for character....

  4. Breast Milk Verification

    debstmomy replied to drb_30's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Breastmilk is now treated like a med admin through EPIC. Scan the pt, scan the med (breastmilk label). Errors can still occur when proper protocol is not followed. We must always be diligent and not...

  5. Looking for Guidance on Mistake

    debstmomy replied to katie115's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our hospital is baby friendly in Postpartum only, not NICU. We give out formula all the time. Many times new parents do not have time on day of discharge to prepare at home. This buys them time to get...

  6. Tips for a New Grad in NICU?

    debstmomy replied to NICUnurse21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Listen and ask a lot of questions (but not the same one over & over). Never assume anything. Treat every baby and family as if they are your own. Compassionate care goes a long way! If it doesn't...

  7. Men in Neonatal nursing

    debstmomy replied to guest904524's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have guys in our NICU, some of our best nurses! I came to the NICU as a new grad through our Children's Hospital Residency/Versant program. It can be done. Good Luck to

  8. Labs/Blood Gases

    debstmomy replied to salaw's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me too, please!!!! If you do not

  9. Bringing Developmental Care to a Unit

    debstmomy replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Start with sharing evidence based practice & research. Elsevier Good

  10. Baths on your unit

    debstmomy posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Looking for some input!!! We are devoleping new bathing protocols for our unit come early next spring. While I do need evidence based information, I thought I would start with some general information...

  11. How long before your NCLEX test date did you start studying?

    debstmomy replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pinklady8888 I test 2/15 too. GOOD LUCK TO US!!! I took Kaplan 3 weeks after graduation. It was a 2 week course. I have been studying a bit each day, for 5 days a week. I take to 2 days off. As it...

  12. Please help with Delee suctioning :(

    debstmomy replied to babyswaddler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are you NRP certified? I am not sure, but isn't it covered in

  13. After graduation should i start off in med surg or go straight in to OB?

    debstmomy replied to clh504's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for telling her to go after her heart. I so needed to hear this! I am a new grad & I am applying for jobs I want to do. I have 10 years of Mother/Baby Lactation experience &...

  14. New grad interview help

    debstmomy replied to Newrngrad1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    HCAPS =

  15. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    debstmomy replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just want to shout out a big THANK YOU to the ICU & ED nurses I worked with this last rotation. More than willing to share & teach, even when we were so busy! Had one patient circling the...

  16. Midwifery. How does it work in the US?

    debstmomy replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why we need standardization of Midwifes! There are different types of Midwifes, as many have mentioned. There are a variety of pathways into midwifery. Check out http://www.midwife.org...

  17. HELP! 1 class short of my degree!

    debstmomy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I posted this in the General Student forum, but saw this one & thought I would cross post....

  18. attn: 2nd semester/ med surg rotation nursing students

    debstmomy replied to redmango's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our school uses Iggy too, and I used ATI. I noticed ATI cites Iggy often. Good

  19. LPN or RN help!!

    debstmomy replied to eab12191's topic in General Students

    Correct me if I am wrong but an LPN is a license. An RN is a license plus a degree. Go for the

  20. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    debstmomy replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the responses, but thought I would respond. I lean to the natural side of things & try not to medicate my kids. I get where your friend is coming from. One thing that strikes...

  21. HELP! 1 class short of my degree!

    debstmomy posted a topic in General Students

    HELP!!! After pursuing my RN, and taking pre-req's at one school & attending another for my ADN, I am one humanities class short for my ADN. I plan to finish in December. The dilemma is further...

  22. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    debstmomy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/health/research/17circ.html?_r=1&ref=health Actually it was 32.5 in 2009, even less than I

  23. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    debstmomy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    2011nursingstudent, that is an old statistic. We could not even use that in a paper in our school, too old. While I do not have an actual article handy, the rate right now is about 50% are circ'd....

  24. immature nursing students

    debstmomy replied to bananabubbletea's topic in General Students

    Actions speak louder than age! We have a few 30yr old's acting immature than some 20yr

  25. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    debstmomy replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I did not read all the responses, but thought I would comment real quick. I too, am not for routine male circ, so when I was in maternity, I just kept my mouth shut, think that if it came up then I...