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  1. Giving IV meds

    mac23 replied to DawnE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a policy but not everyone follows it. Some run 30 minute meds over 20 minutes then do the 10 min flush (that's the official policy) some run med over 30 minutes then run the flush over 10...

  2. Do you sign out breast milk?

    mac23 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On our unit we have a place on our chart where we sign then have another person co-signs. We have a huge freeze just for BM and a refigeratoer just for BM. I don't mind. This policy went in place...

  3. NEC article

    mac23 replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You could also try emedicine.com They have tons of articles on just about anything you

  4. Bone marrow transplant

    mac23 posted a topic in Oncology

    I have a family member who needs a BMT and would like to know what the process is like. I've read what I could on the internet but would like a nurses perspective. I know all patients are different...

  5. Bone marrow transplant

    mac23 replied to mac23's topic in Oncology

    Thanks Ladybug. My sister decided to go ahead and do it so now it's trying to work out the finanical side of things. It's amazing how much it's all going to cost. She's still unsure of her...

  6. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    mac23 replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The road to being a neonatologist (MD or DO) is a long one. 4 years undergrad, 4 years medical school, 3-4 years pediatric residency, 3 years as a neonatology fellow. If your heart is truly with...

  7. Quick Question: SGA vs IUGR

    mac23 replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So what is the difference between SGA and IUGR? These terms are related but not synonomous. Not all IUGR infants are small enough to fit the qualifications for SGA. Not all SGA infants are...

  8. Immunity after MMR vaccination how long?

    mac23 replied to kimlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm 25 and when I applied for my most recent job and had titers drawn I was not immune anymore and had to get 2 MMR shots 30 days

  9. Where did you start?

    mac23 replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! NICU and I never looked back

  10. The fingernail police!!

    mac23 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :angryfire :) :rotfl: :balloons: :uhoh21: :imbar :kiss :chair:

  11. PEDS or PICU?!?

    mac23 replied to VgsNrs's topic in Pediatric

    Ask around the local hospitals and see if you can shadow in both places to get a feel for what it's like. Of course you may have to do more than one day of shadowing to see what it's like on any...

  12. Depressed, Discouraged, Ready to Call it Quits....

    mac23 replied to Old Broad New Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree that sometimes jobs don't work out no matter how well you think you may fit. Take me for example, my first job was in the NICU and I LOVED it. Thought I was doing well. My preceptors always...

  13. I passed the NCLEX!!!!!!

    mac23 replied to Nursekatydid's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations! have fun with your new job. what kind of unit are you going to be

  14. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    mac23 replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You can certainly email me if you'd like. I check here as often as I can so you can catch me around here too. Good thing about most hospitals is that they are willing to pay for your education in...

  15. Bone marrow transplant

    mac23 replied to mac23's topic in Oncology

    Thanks Julie That helps some. She hasn't made up her mind yet and although I'm a nurse all my experience is with babies. She is terrified and I tried to get her to talk to some people at the...

  16. Internships

    mac23 replied to aggiernwannabe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't work any before school but had classmates who were CNA's and it seemed to help them some. It probably would have helped me as the first clincial I went to I was terrified! I kept asking...

  17. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    mac23 replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have 6 months to go!!!! I'm really excited. I didn't start at Duke though, I started at MUSC in south carolina and their nnp program you can do distance/online so just wanted to comment on the...

  18. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    mac23 replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    mac23 - what school do you go to? that's a great idea, do you know if most schools let you do that? also, does this mean you'll get to sit on 2 boards and get 2 ms degrees? are you currently going for...

  19. Feeling Burned!!

    mac23 replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does your unit self-schedule? I hate day-night rotation but when I had to do it we were supposed to do 2 weeks days and then 2 weeks nights but i always scheduled mine so that I'd do 2 weeks days 2...

  20. Finally!!!!

    mac23 replied to angelesuniversity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!

  21. Update on my little nephew

    mac23 replied to studentdeb's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm glad your nephew is doing well. Having a baby in the NICU is a rollercoaster ride; my own daughter was a 23 weeker and spent 177 days in the NICU. I'll keep your nephew in my thoughts and...

  22. New grads in ICU

    mac23 replied to sheswerves's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't get me wrong, I know I don't know anything and I may not make it. But why won't you people even give us a chance? Bluesky, I know it's natural to be defensive because there are a lot of people...

  23. New grads in ICU

    mac23 replied to sheswerves's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't get me wrong, I know I don't know anything and I may not make it. But why won't you people even give us a chance? Bluesky, I know it's natural to be defensive because there are a lot of people...

  24. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    mac23 replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wouldn't change anything about my decision. There are jobs out there you might have to consider relocating but there are jobs out there and you also have to consider what role you'll play at the...

  25. Specialize right away OR Med-Surg???

    mac23 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Nursing Career

    Started in NICU, have been there my whole career and no