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  1. I NEED ADVICE on URINARY CATHETERS

    mvg rn replied to PrudenceNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    what antiseptic is everyone using for insertion of urinary catheters? betadine? chloraprep? chg handsoap? betadine for daily care, just baby soap and water like a bath, or more antiseptic? we bath 3...

  2. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i’m not sure what price range you are looking for, but you might try the candlewood suites dallas/market center. i think they have a shuttle that can take you to methodist dallas. here is their...

  3. New Nursing student - doing some research!

    mvg rn replied to BACKDROPsilhouette's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1. is an adn good enough to work for nicu? or should i go for a bachelor's degree? i could do either, though i'm currently in an adn program. i'm 17 years old, i can definitely do a bachelor's online...

  4. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Postings easy - you're welcome. I've heard the course is great from some nurses that have taken it in other places. They say it made all the difference in them passing. I'm personally really excited...

  5. What a blow to my ego

    mvg rn replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in General Students

    you may not be able to fix her. she obviously needs a reminder from her superiors that report is important and has a lot to do with continuation of safe, efficient patient care. it sound like your...

  6. How do you sign?

    mvg rn replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    i use my first initial, last name, rn. i also have a bsn but i have never signed bsn after the rn. at my hospital, we also have to print our name first name, last name, rn under all signatures so our...

  7. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You're

  8. Any 22 weekers out there?

    mvg rn replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we have several 22 weekers live a few months, but we had one a few years back that made it. now you would never guess the kid was a 22 weeker. i think that's why a lot of doctors/nurses resuscitate...

  9. Carseats for premies

    mvg rn replied to nicunana's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    no we don't have anyone who is car seat certified. we show our parents a video about car seat safety and educate them about the laws. we also tell them that they need to read their car seat manual....

  10. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    mvg rn replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well working the front desk, I have been called a #itch among other things for simply enforcing our visitation policy in the NICU and had to call the hospital police to get her to

  11. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes there are CE's. Here is a little info: It's a 3-Day NICU Review Course with 25.5 Credit Hours for nurses. Conducted by KMJ consulting the course will focus on all aspects of neonatal nursing...

  12. disgusted and confused

    mvg rn replied to wengreen's topic in General Nursing

    I hope no nurse's incompetent care has lead to a patient's death or even harm. If that is the case, they need to be reported to your states nursing board ASAP. If management at your facility truly...

  13. Pregnant New Graduate Nurse

    mvg rn replied to Sarahpednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would be up front with your employer. That way you can look at your orientation together and make any need adjustments. I was in the NICU for 12 years and a preceptor for several of those years....

  14. Last night put doubt in my mind if this is what I want to do...

    mvg rn replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    don't make any decisions today - it's an emotional time for you. if you give yourself time and space, you may have a very different perspective. this experience can make you a better caregiver if you...

  15. New Grad hoping for NICU

    mvg rn replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your plans sound great, but I might add calling up the nurse managers of NICU's with internship programs and talking to them personally. Have a list of questions ready and ask about their programs. Be...

  16. Emotional disaster

    mvg rn replied to kassidy's topic in General Nursing

    Emotions are human and can help make you a great nurse. Don't be afraid to let your patients see that you feel their sorrow and their joy. Although, if it's more than a few tears you might want to...

  17. Refusing unsafe workload?

    mvg rn replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Laws very from State to State - In Texas, we have a Safe Harbor Act that we would have to fill out stating that we feel the assignment is unsafe and why prior to starting the assignment, but I don't...

  18. Heartbroken

    mvg rn replied to twinkletoes53's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm very glad you found sometime that is working for you. Best of

  19. New to this forum and need advice and encouragement

    mvg rn replied to sfriedner's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    We had a department educator who used an electric scooter all the time and she came to us with 20+ years experience in Labor & Delivery and Newborn Nursery. I really don't know much about your...

  20. Resumes & Job Fairs

    mvg rn replied to ERNeck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    ]You can make your objective statement say something like: As a dedicated Registered Nurse with __ years Emergency Department experience, I am now seeking a non-patient care position which will make...

  21. Heartbroken

    mvg rn replied to twinkletoes53's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wish I had some advise for you, but all I can send is my prayers. I am in a similar position with the hospital I work for due to a different disability. I saddly can no longer work in the NICU. The...

  22. what should i do about my disability??

    mvg rn replied to jay05271991's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would be as honest as possible with your nursing school, I would hope your instructors would be as discrete as possible. Remember, the bottom line in nursing is safe, quality

  23. Age of a Nurse

    mvg rn replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the NICU and we have several nurses in their late 50's and early 60's - most of whom I can't imagine retiring anytime

  24. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    mvg rn replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ]30 is definitely not too old. It is our journey that makes us who we are today. I would venture to say that your experiences to date will make you a better nurse than if you had gone into this...