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  1. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    santina44 replied to santina44's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you Merna for your

  2. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    santina44 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are there increased chances of respiratory complications when a baby is delivered using a vaccuum device such as a

  3. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    santina44 replied to santina44's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's not for a paper. I'm a NICU nurse. 2 NICU RNs go to C sections and high risk vag deliveries so we see them right away at my hospital. Just a few days ago I went to a section and a baby was...

  4. Vaccuum assist delivery and respiratory complications

    santina44 replied to santina44's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info.. I consulted the forums because I would've preferred first hand info from other

  5. Advice! Starting NICU soon!

    santina44 replied to CmlRn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was a new grad when I started also and am still in training. My training was a long period of time as well. My biggest word of advice is to ASK QUESTIONS and to not be afraid to ask those questions....

  6. Cover letter for interview...is this right?

    santina44 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am going to an interview tomorrow and was wondering how to open up my cover letter. I was thinking something like.. "Thank you for the opportunity to interview with your company. Please accept the...

  7. Cover letter for interview...is this right?

    santina44 replied to santina44's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I looked up many times whether or not I should bring one and I saw many people who said it couldn't hurt, so I decided to just bring

  8. Cover letter critique, please?

    santina44 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I have no experience writing cover letters and just wanted some feedback on the following. I appreciate any help!! Thank you Dear Sir or Madam, In reference to the current position,...

  9. Do I mention that I am Catholic in a cover letter for Catholic Hospital?

    santina44 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all. I am aware there is a post about this similar topic on the forum as well however my situation is a bit different. I actually am Catholic and am planning on applying to a Catholic hospital. The...

  10. How do you deal with feces???

    santina44 replied to JLWilliams11's topic in General Students

    Some hospitals have this spray that you spray on the pts behind before you start wiping. It almost completely gets rid of the smell! Ask the employees at your nursing home if they have such a

  11. Exam Study Techniques!

    santina44 replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I do outlines. I have done outlines since day 1 in the program. I get my book and computer, and type notes. This way, I have a hugely shortened portion of the book written in MY language. Once I am...

  12. Test Anxiety

    santina44 replied to manns1963's topic in General Students

    I suggest you talk to a counselor or therapist who can suggest relaxation techniques. Also, what if you had a buddy set up a practice test for you in exam-like conditions with a time limit, grade,...

  13. Thinking of leaving the program...

    santina44 replied to nursegc's topic in General Students

    I had a horribly rough start in my nursing program, and so did my husband. After our first semester, we just felt beaten up and like, "what did we get ourselves into?" However, I am one semester away...

  14. DVT question

    santina44 replied to uniqueindie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Homan's sign is a classic sign, but unreliable. My professors tell me NOT to do a Homan's sign if a DVT is suspected because like you said, it could dislodge it. Compare the pts 2 legs. Is one leg...

  15. Physical Assessment Help!

    santina44 replied to scharette's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It sounds obvious, but just perform it in a head to toe fashion. Use the body as your cue. I start with AAOX3. Usually you don't need to say anything if a teacher is watching because they can hear the...

  16. Help! My first Care Plan! Diagnosis help needed!

    santina44 replied to sjmagri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Cox's Clinical Application of Nursing Diagnoses is a great book with all the diagnoses and possible interventions. When choosing a diagnosis, think back to yourself about the pts condition. What did...

  17. Check my nursing dx and goal?

    santina44 replied to momtofore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think your goal can be more measurable. By measurable, I mean it should sound something like, "The patient will list 3 methods of controlling anxiety." Also, NANDA format requires that you have a...

  18. Why codeine for a subdural hematoma??

    santina44 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello all. I am doing a case study on a 28 yr old female with an acute subural hematoma. She has a history of seizures but they are well controlled with her medication. It states that the...

  19. What can I expect in my pediatric rotation?

    santina44 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all. I am a student, about to start my pediatric rotation. Since I do not know anyone who has gone through this program, I was wondering what kind of illnesses you saw in your pediatric clients....

  20. Is this allowed on a care plan?

    santina44 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am doing a patient care plan on asthma. I am using the "Ineffective breathing pattern" for my diagnosis. I was wondering, if in the 'related to' statement, if I am allowed to state "related to...

  21. Is this allowed on a care plan?

    santina44 replied to santina44's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you for our reply! I asked my professor and she said to not use the medical diagnosis unless you write something as follows: "Ineffective breathing pattern r/t to bronchial constriction...