RN4NICU

RN4NICU LPN, LVN

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  1. Graduate nurse and homeschooling: How compatible?

    RN4NICU replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    I would be VERY leery of an agency who would hire on a new grad with only 8 hours of experience!! That is just scary!! Any agency that would do that is putting dollars above patient (and nurse)...

  2. Any BSN graduates pursuing a a M.D. degree after graduation??

    RN4NICU replied to nanali's topic in General Nursing

    NoCrumping, I had to scroll up and look at the screen name to make sure that I had not written this post and forgotten about it :chuckle In all seriousness, your post describes me perfectly - EVERY...

  3. Today I was too busy

    RN4NICU replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself. Your other patients needed you too. Unfortunately the staffing issues that haunt most nursing units leave us with not enough time to provide the kind of care that our...

  4. Snow emergency excuse?

    RN4NICU replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    They should print that one in the nursing management journals. Maybe it would get some of these managers to think twice before they whip out the threats. If they don't care that their staff could be...

  5. Wait-listed again, could use a smiley-face.

    RN4NICU replied to kukitty's topic in General Nursing

    -------->>>>>> hugs :icon_hug: :icon_hug: -------->>>>>> smilies :) :) -------->>>>>> a friendly hello And best wishes for a...

  6. Flu shots...just wondering

    RN4NICU replied to Jess-RN in 2006's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel dumb - if you've never done it, how could you know? :) They must be drawn up. If I remember correctly, there are about 10 0.5 ml doses per

  7. Keeping a patient from falling

    RN4NICU replied to Alicia18's topic in General Nursing

    Helping the falling patient to the floor is the safest action for both the provider and the patient. To try to keep the patient from falling (trying to catch her, for example) risks sudden muscle or...

  8. NP education - a rant

    RN4NICU replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No flaming here, just an observation. Many MSN programs are beginning to require experience within the specialty area prior to allowing students to take their clinicals. For example, neonatal nurse...

  9. I have a question/problem with disability

    RN4NICU replied to blondebritbrat's topic in General Nursing

    Most units have a unit secretary who would field the call light requests of patients (usually it is just - go check on the patient in XYZ). I did not even know how to answer a call light from the desk...

  10. I am a 'Cuddler' in the NICU ...anyone else?

    RN4NICU replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just an FYI, cuddlers are volunteer positions. But if you're going to volunteer - there's no better way to do it.

  11. Interview Questions

    RN4NICU replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not quite sure what you're asking here. What are you interviewing them for (what is the focus of the interview)? Is it a well-baby assessment? A parenting skills assessment? Home safety...

  12. Masters Degree Requirements ????

    RN4NICU replied to brwnngj's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add to the list of "heck no" responses. Someone is either grossly misinformed or is having a little fun with you. Each MSN program has its own particular requirements, but I have yet to find...

  13. Afraid to take prescribed meds?

    RN4NICU replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, go ahead and take your meds. As long as you have a valid prescription, there is not a whole lot that can be said about it. As far as looking "suspicious" in an off count - YOU have a RX,...

  14. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    RN4NICU replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - Meditech is a waste of the nurses' time and a facility's money, that could be directed toward a better

  15. Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    RN4NICU replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the charting program. Some are nurse-friendly and efficient. Some are time-consuming and just a waste of resources. When working with a good charting program, I much prefer computer...

  16. Nurses and smoking......

    RN4NICU replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Well said - I totally

  17. online program...

    RN4NICU replied to iluvmusic83's topic in General Nursing

    You can check with your particular University, but usually, there is no indication on the diploma or transcripts that the courses were online. That is because they are the same courses (for the most...

  18. "Safer" Specialties

    RN4NICU replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    s**t happens, regardless of specialty *yes, even nicu* (anyone who thinks otherwise has obviously never seen a uac get accidently pulled out) here's a little clue - if mom has it, there is a chance...

  19. What's up with Human Resources

    RN4NICU replied to payday's topic in General Nursing

    They probably want to get you used to how you will be treated as an employee. I would look for work elsewhere. I understand the frustration though. Why should they get to be immune to...

  20. Trolling for Health Care

    RN4NICU replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Just what allnurses needs...a physician making diagnoses over the internet! Talk about liability. Good advice Kevin, Thanks

  21. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    RN4NICU replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  22. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    RN4NICU replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  23. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    RN4NICU replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think matching the doctors to the wallpaper and the physical therapists to the flooring would be an excellent way to color coordinate the entire unit - We can't have them clashing with the bedspread...

  24. Challenging Hospital Dress Code

    RN4NICU replied to jaycieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think matching the doctors to the wallpaper and the physical therapists to the flooring would be an excellent way to color coordinate the entire unit - We can't have them clashing with the bedspread...

  25. Pediatric nurses, help please.

    RN4NICU replied to plumrn's topic in Pediatric

    Acceptable urine output for pediatrics is about 2cc/kg/hr. 1-2cc/kg/hr is marginal and under 1cc/kg/hr is considered oliguric. Also pay attention to the quality of the urine. It should not be dark in...