rockabye

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  1. Doctors get free food...ALL the time?!

    rockabye replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Not at my hospital. They stand in line at the cashier along with the patients, visitors, and the rest of the hospital

  2. Angry mom made me cry last week

    rockabye replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in the NICU too so I can totally relate to "difficult" parents who can be more of a handful to care than the actual patients. Wow, that is exactly the reason my unit does not let parents at...

  3. HELP! Ostomy bag will NOT stay on!

    rockabye replied to Preemie2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Plus, I LOVE the way benzoin smells! :) Especially when dealing with the ostomy stink

  4. having a boyfriend vs. nursing studies

    rockabye replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    The problem when someone says the male should be the "breadwinner" is that it implies men should be making more money than women in all heterosexual marriages. What if the man is happy working at...

  5. I want to get out of nursing

    rockabye replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is scary! I hope someone filled out a police report on that patient's son because violent threats like that should definitely not be tolerated by anyone! I know what you mean about the book...

  6. HELP! Ostomy bag will NOT stay on!

    rockabye replied to Preemie2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To make the skin really sticky for the ostomy wafer, I apply benzoin on top of the no-sting skin prep. Make sure to wait a couple minutes to let those two dry so they will be extra sticky and also...

  7. I want to get out of nursing

    rockabye replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Aw I'm sorry you are feeling burnt-out. Sometimes we could all just use a break. Maybe if you want to try nursing again, you could cut back on hours and just do part-time or prn? Maybe try another...

  8. Neonates and feeding

    rockabye replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    Eating won't cause a drop in temperature. I guess it would if you feed them naked but you know what I

  9. Neonates and feeding

    rockabye replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    If a baby's temperature persistently stays below 97 despite proper warming measures (clothed, swaddled, wearing hat, etc), then it is important to find out what the underlying reason for the...

  10. Neonates and feeding

    rockabye replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    Your post is a little vague. For a normal, healthy newborn, you don't need to check the baby's temperature unless they feel too hot or cold or you suspect an illness or other change in status....

  11. feeding tubes as foley catheters for infants

    rockabye replied to hellolhj's topic in General Students

    It could work as long as it still stays sterile and the foley catheters are too large. It is common in my unit to use umbilical catheters (2.5 - 5 french) for the micro-premies. I think our smallest...

  12. advice for heel sticks on big babies

    rockabye posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have such a hard time with getting heel sticks on babies usually about 6 months or older. They kick me and I feel like no matter how many heel warmers I put on their foot, I usually can only get...

  13. advice for heel sticks on big babies

    rockabye replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my NICU, we only have 2 different size lancets: premie and newborn. Jolie, you have a lancet size for bigger babies than the newborn

  14. Time to call a duck a duck?

    rockabye replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry I am late on this debate, but after I read the entire thread I couldn't help but comment that you defined what a profession was, but nobody mentioned the other definitions in question. So I...

  15. Do you actually like your unit?

    rockabye replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I think I may be a minority on this subject, but yes I like my unit. 1. Neonatal ICU 2. anywhere from 1-3 patients per shift 3. I like it because staff is friendly and there is lots of teamwork. My...

  16. getting frustrated!

    rockabye replied to luv2b_a_nurs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is easy to get frustrated when things don't work out as smoothly as you anticipate, but it is not productive. If NICU is your dream job, then you have to be persistent. Research the many NICUs in...

  17. working in NICU with a hand tremor?

    rockabye replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with babyRN in that you should have your hand tremors evaluated and see about treatment before deciding what impact it will have in the future. Depending on how severe the tremors are, then...

  18. Becoming friends with patients?

    rockabye replied to kablo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses can befriend FORMER

  19. Input, opinions

    rockabye replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The closer hospital because a 40 minute commute is a lot for 12 hour shifts and night shifts already make people more tired. Also, if you do the 12 hour shifts in a row, it always takes a good day to...

  20. Medical Technologist to RN to NP

    rockabye replied to gis0610's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hubby is a med tech and really enjoys his job too. He has no patient contact and I think he likes it that way because he is more the analytical type. I would suggest that you may want to shadow a...

  21. Hand Sanitizer and Asthma

    rockabye replied to rnintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe school nursing and just use soap and

  22. How do you find out how much do RN's/New Grads get paid in diffrent hospitals?

    rockabye replied to futuredream's topic in General Nursing

    First off, yes you heard that right: money SHOULDN'T be the only motivating factor! Maybe one should consider the location of the hospital to their home, flexible hours, the training program,...

  23. How do you find out how much do RN's/New Grads get paid in diffrent hospitals?

    rockabye replied to futuredream's topic in General Nursing

    This is a difficult question because it depends on years of experience, what hospital, what area, and what specialty you are going in. Salary.com is a good starting place to see the pay range and...

  24. Nursing Entrance Essay (Plz Read)

    rockabye replied to adampricecna's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this essay was short and sweet. Is there a maximum length that you can write? I liked most of it. I definitely think the CNA experience will work to your favor! I might get rid of the part where...

  25. Please help and give me your opinion

    rockabye replied to calihelper's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen a few nursing admittance letters where the OP shares their personal history to prove why they want to be a nurse. What exactly do the instructions say for what to write in the essay? If...