kerussll

kerussll

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  1. IV Drug incompatibilities

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi All, I'm starting a new job in a level 3 NICU and my job offer is contingent on me passing a NICU pharmacology test. I feel pretty confident about all the topics on the study guide except IV...

  2. I made a mistake and feel awful

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The other day I got an admission late in the afternoon. It was a transfer in from another hospital. Unprepped 27 weeker and Mom walked in complete. This hospital doesn't keep babies less than 30...

  3. Do you titrate drips?

    kerussll replied to LittleRedOwl's topic in General Nursing

    We do this in the

  4. Changing Nappy- How often?

    kerussll replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We always change diapers with every set of cares. Cares are either q 3, 4 or 6 hours for a sick baby we don't want to touch too

  5. Maximum bedside visitors

    kerussll replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We allow 4 at bedside. Either parents can bring whoever they like with them, or appoint 4 people who are allowed to visit without

  6. I made a mistake and feel awful

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh, and to answer someone's question: he did receive the vitamin K shot before

  7. I made a mistake and feel awful

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for the kind words everyone! I am feeling much better about the situation. It's still terribly sad of course, but I'm not questioning whether I caused this outcome anymore and that's a big...

  8. Applying to another compact state

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I am currently working as a NICU RN in Iowa. I am looking to relocate to Denver, CO with my fiance in the next few months if I can find a job there. (I don't want to give up a good job here to...

  9. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think you are missing anything. I think they are just completely lacking common sense! I've moved on from this. I decided that probably isn't even a good place to work if they can't handle...

  10. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

    kerussll posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi Guys, I have kind of an unusual degree. I have a MSN in Nursing. The program was entry level, for people who already had a bachelors in an area other than nursing. (I also have a BS in Psychology.)...

  11. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yep I definitely have an RN license! My program had us taking many similar classes to the BSN group, but with more emphasis on

  12. Anybody want to help me plan my career??

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been a NICU nurse for 3 years now, and it's been my plan all along to get some good level 3 experience and go back to school for my NNP degree. I"m starting to question whether this is what I...

  13. use of diapers during phototherapy

    kerussll replied to al.ghada68's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We always use diapers too. Just try to fold the extra cloth down, and plenty of skin is

  14. IV Drug incompatibilities

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, I don't think they are expecting that. But I'm not really sure what the big "No Nos" are. The only one I've ever needed to know for my job in a level 2 is that you need to stop the TPN before...

  15. IV Drug incompatibilities

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't have access to their hospital guidelines, and I don't know if they use Neofax or not. I was studying with a compatibility chart from my school....

  16. CVCs and Nystatin?

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all! Quick question for all you NICU peeps :) On my unit we have a lot of CVC's...especially Broviacs and PICC lines. It is standard protocol that every baby with a CVC is on prophylactic...

  17. Anyone a member of National Nurses United?

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    I registered with this organization over a month ago. They took my money, but I have received nothing from them! No welcome to the organization letter, membership card, information about continuing...

  18. Current RN Payscale in Colorado

    kerussll replied to lonestar9918's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Colorado is great! I work at a HealthOne hospital in Denver. Everybody here says this network pays much worse than the others in town, but I'm satisfied with my paycheck. (Although I did move here...

  19. Too soon to transfer?

    kerussll replied to Yllomia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sure, if that's what you want to do, no sense in

  20. Flu Vaccine 2012-2013 - Thimerosol

    kerussll replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Pediatric

    Can you give us a link to the studies that say it does cause

  21. A little help with parent teaching

    kerussll posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all! I am a fairly new nurse working in a level 2 NICU. I don't feel totally comfortable doing parent teaching, and working as a night nurse I don't have a whole lot of opportunity to do it. I have...

  22. Premium Pay for Extra Shifts?

    kerussll posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm wondering how your facility handles extra shifts. A few weeks ago, my unit was full to capacity so many people were signing up for overtime. Our facility is supposed to pay time and...

  23. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    kerussll replied to JenniferA428's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they were maliciously toying with her, no. It probably was a mistake or the fault of poor organization. But they told her she was hired when she was not and they wasted her time and...

  24. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    kerussll replied to JenniferA428's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that happened to you. I can't stand it when employers jerk you around! The waiting is already excruciating when you really really want that special job, but to be told you have it and...

  25. Premium Pay for Extra Shifts?

    kerussll replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    I've looked through the hospital policies about on call and overtime shifts. Nowhere is the term "premium pay" mentioned anywhere, so I guess it's a unit policy? Everyone I work with seems pretty...