Mags4711 RN

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    Xeroform around stoma/mucus fistula?

    Mags4711 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello all, I am interested in something I just received in an email regarding NOT using Xeroform around a stoma or mucus fistula. I should also mention I work in a NICU (Neonatal ICU). The writer...
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    We're giving her what??

    Mags4711 replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've seen the "effects" of Viagara time and time again on our kiddos. We use sildenafil occasionally, but usually after we've used NO, and
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    I'm never primarying again, y'all

    Mags4711 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm glad that it was a peaceful and good end to a short but important life. You did a great job, Liz. You really did. This experience has brought forth some really important questions, not the...
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    RN's precepting with an LPN...

    Mags4711 replied to Anjann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Kenesha, the "no LPN in the ICU" may be the case in FL, or in your institution. As I said above, I am a critical care nurse who does/has worked with LPN's in ICU's. In my institution, we do...
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    NICU Travel Nursing

    Mags4711 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stephen, I work with three newer NNP's who were nurses on our unit before (and during) NNP school. Two went the traditional route, one did online/distance. I do know that the one who went...
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    RN's precepting with an LPN...

    Mags4711 replied to Anjann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too am very glad to hear how well it's going! I think the most important thing in your orientation (especially since you are really new) is that you feel you are learning a lot from your preceptor...
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    Rampant Racisim in Hospitals!!

    Mags4711 replied to goodkittie395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But going by your thought that learning a second language would be a benefit to your patient (if your patient is a foreigner, of course), then we should all know Japanese and Spanish and French and...
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    Guaranteed hours with AmericanMobile

    Mags4711 replied to Medic15251's topic in Travel

    I have many many friends who travel and every single one of them has had a bad experience with American Mobile. One actually had to open two bank accounts and once she was paid into the first one,...
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    Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    Mags4711 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a union hospital and you guys are going to laugh at our differentials! I think you can guess where I work by my location... Evenings (a work shift scheduled to begin on or after 11:00 a.m....
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    RN's precepting with an LPN...

    Mags4711 replied to Anjann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think what LPN's can and cannot do is state, and even institution dependent. Every ICU I've been in has had at least 1 LPN. I was also an LPN for four and a half years on the floor and regularly...
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    Rampant Racisim in Hospitals!!

    Mags4711 replied to goodkittie395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are right, I see your point, and I understood that from the OP as well. I guess I just put that aside in my mind because for me that wasn't the larger problem. Even though my response was taking...
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    Hazing, what to do about this...almost ready to quit.

    Mags4711 replied to lencialoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with NurseNadine, except I'd drop the "I hope I haven't done something to upset you. Is there something I could do better?" Because it does seem like it's sucking up a bit. I've said the first...
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    Rampant Racisim in Hospitals!!

    Mags4711 replied to goodkittie395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that I don't see how it's racist. I do however think it's ridiculous! It would be *nice* if you could speak both English and Spanish, but let's be honest here, folks. These patients have...
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    My son needs help. The system isn't working!

    Mags4711 replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    If he's currently in, then he may have little in the way of resources to find his own rehab! NA may be able to help, Google residential rehab or nonprofit rehab. Just an FYI to folks who say the...
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    Kangaroo Care

    Mags4711 replied to twinkletoes53's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That sounds like a great idea! Storage is a huge issue for us, our space is very limited and all the recliners we have around clutters things up. Unfortunately quite a few of our parents would be...
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    NICU Travel Nursing

    Mags4711 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some places call it a Level IV, but I guess it's technically called a Level IIIc now (It is hard to keep those straight, isn't it?). Level IIIc does ECMO and Cardiac surgery. That's what we are. I...
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    did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    Mags4711 replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope. I didn't walk for graduation, nor did I go to my pinning ceremony. Some of my fellow students were kind of shocked by that because my mom was a nurse (had a stroke and heart attack and had to...
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    bilimeter readings

    Mags4711 replied to asher315's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Apparently we're in the serious minority here. It looks like just about everyone monitors their lights. I'm off to write an email to the Medical Director and ask why we
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    i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    Mags4711 replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wondered that too, GardenDove. Here is her response to that question from the first page: "The two vials was suppose to be reserve i requested it early from the pharmacy because it usually takes...
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    i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    Mags4711 replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, as I said, pockets are NOT the ideal place, but if I have just gotten back from picking up my narc in pharmacy as the OP inferred (in her second post) was the case for her, and I am on my way...
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    Kangaroo Care

    Mags4711 replied to twinkletoes53's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If mom and dad are together, it is fine for them to whisper a few words to one another, but carrying on a conversation with someone else is usually disturbing to the tiny ones. As they get bigger, it...
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    i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    Mags4711 replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    canoehead brings up a good point bout why the preceptor probably reported it (a CYA thing). kb: what GREAT ideas! I also still make out a complete list of things I need to do, and I make an hourly...
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    i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    Mags4711 replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But in any case, every mistake we make is a good learning opportunity. I'm sure her manager is correct, she will be very careful in the future in giving her meds. I know making a mistake in my past...
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    i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

    Mags4711 replied to chick_pea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry folks, I don't agree, read the line after
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    Poll: Does your unit use Bactroban for MRSA colonization?

    Mags4711 replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've only had two babies actually test positive for MRSA in their blood (and be sick from it) in the five years I've been there. I agree with you, Gompers, it seems they are just colonized, and that...