Mags4711 RN

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    Nurses that give bottles to breastfeeding babies.

    Mags4711 replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not at all behind the nipple confusion theory, either. I do, however, recognize that it can be somewhat more difficult for an infant who is used to bottle feeding, to breast feed. Flow of milk,...
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    What is the longest shift you have ever worked

    Mags4711 replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    22 3/4 hrs. Was scheduled for a 12 hr, came in two hours early (6pm) for a meeting and was mandated to stay from 0800-1200 then they could not find a replacement form me, oh yes, and it was the "fall...
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    Other ways to get BP?

    Mags4711 replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing

    Suzanne4, I just re-read your post. Really really good point about being alert and oriented but still having a low BP. Certainly is something to keep in
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    Other ways to get BP?

    Mags4711 replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing

    suzanne4, she did mention the patient does have pedal pulses, so he is likely not as hypotensive as the old rule of thumb would say he should be. bbq, have you tried putting a cuff on the ankle or...
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    ECMO

    Mags4711 replied to 3230's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Just a reply from ECMO's birthplace. UM, We have RRT's and RN's on the ECMO staff. We regularly transport ON ECMO. Last year we did one from California to Michigan. The ECMO department also...
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    Sicu

    Mags4711 replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    "So basically you are assessing that the surgical site is dry and intact as well as making sure there is no retroperitoneal bleeding? Do you have a lot of titrating of drips?" No, SICU is not as neat...
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    Proving it.

    Mags4711 replied to preCRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Bryant, not to be mean, but less than a year and you want to precept and orient new staff? I do not think a year is enough experience to precept new nurses. There are a lot of things you still don't...
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    ICU Pre-employment testing

    Mags4711 replied to haa's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds like a BKAT [basic Knowledge Assessment Test (or Tool-don't remember which)]. Not too bad, couple of tricky questions, but in general, pretty basic. Good Luck in your interview!
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    silver nitrate?

    Mags4711 replied to nurse_lilyjaderose's topic in Burn

    We still use it. It is a dilute solution. Dressings are changed daily-kerlix wraps and then the pt is moistened q 2 hrs with the Silver Nitrate solution. It stains like the
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    Circumcision and cervical cancer

    Mags4711 replied to ayndim's topic in International Nursing

    I am from the states, but I HAD to add my two cents This is one of my biggest challenges as a NICU nurse. Seeing all these babies needlessly mutilated. And when I ask my co-workers how they feel...
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    Worst thing you have seen

    Mags4711 replied to Chibi Baka's topic in Burn

    Yes, the Lord certainly does. Worst I've ever seen? Way way way too many to even write about. And how do you judge worst? Worst to whom? The patient who is suffering? The family? Us as caregivers? Is...
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    Is your unit a collection of rooms or one big one?

    Mags4711 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i need help. i work in a 40 bed level iii nicu in a huge teaching hospital. our nicu is made up of four rooms, a 10 bed, two 9 beds, and a 12 bed room. currently our policy is that the first two...
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    Radient Heat Warmer Temperatures

    Mags4711 replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When we still had radiant warmers, we set ours at 37 for all babies. We now have all omnibeds and admit to a max heated bed, then place the probe on the pt, put the bed on baby mode set at 37 and...
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    Any Nicu Nurses Experience -double Bunking In The Nicu

    Mags4711 replied to 4thebabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i am absolutely shocked about all the double bunking reported here, especially in the larger level iii's. is jcaho aware of your practice? you would lose your accrediation if they were. we are...
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    skin cleansing prior to procedures

    Mags4711 replied to corks's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We recently (about a year ago) started using chloraprep
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    Preemie Nipples

    Mags4711 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We never use premie nipples. The only three nipples we carry are the standard "regular" hole, the single hole and the orthodontic
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    infectious outbreaks in the nicu....

    Mags4711 replied to 4thebabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We cohort the MRSA babies and gown and glove for them. There is no limitation placed on the nurse, she/he can care for other babies and admit, do triage, whatever. We do weekly MRSA swabs on Mondays...
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    q3hr bolus OG/NG feedings

    Mags4711 replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Years ago when I first worked with neonates we gravity fed formula and put all breastmilk on syringe pumps secondary to the high fat content remaining on the walls of the gravity set. Now that I have...
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    At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    Mags4711 replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a tough question. NICUhopeful87 you are a rare case, indeed. But a great success story to hear! I am going to guess that you are female? Makes a huge difference. Boys are generally wimpier....
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    How often do you use transducers with UVCs?

    Mags4711 replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Very, very rarely do we use transducers with UVC's. Always with UAC's. the readon behind not using them with UV's ia that they are inaccurate and do only show trending as previously stated in the...
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    Cobedding Twins/Multiples

    Mags4711 replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am not in California, however our unit recently completed a study and wrote a paper on the risks and benefits of co-bedding multiples. We have done twins and triplets. The caveats are that they...