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  1. RN TO BSN online

    rnpilot replied to ksrn2004's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to look at the University of Wyoming. I saw someone post on the forum that it was very ecconomical. After lots of research, I've applied there for January. It was the most affordable...

  2. new in the nicu...i feel behind, help me!

    rnpilot replied to lccougar02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Excellent advise, RainDreamer. I wish I'd done that my early years in NICU. It would have made things so much easier. I have over 13 years experience now and just recently started using a cheat sheet...

  3. Help, fellow NICU nurses!

    rnpilot replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!

  4. St. Rosa Dominican?

    rnpilot replied to Camelhappy1's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Do your finger prints as early as possible. I did mine the recommended 4 months in advance. They were returned for "poor quality" and my temporary expired before my next set were processed. I had to...

  5. NICU course

    rnpilot replied to rnaffah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Western Schools has a NICU CEU offering. IIRC, you have a choice of going for 35 or 50

  6. Level II standards help

    rnpilot posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I need to find some info on just exactly what a level II minimally must have. I just started in a new unit which I love because it's only 8 beds and only a few months old, but I'm noticing a lot of...

  7. Level II standards help

    rnpilot replied to rnpilot's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found the standards doing an inernet search. http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;114/5/1341 I know what things are used in NICU, but I was looking for a minimun...

  8. From FL to PA (Lancaster x Pitt)

    rnpilot replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You might want to look at areas within commuting distance of the airport since US Airways has merged with Am. West. This would be to the west of town. Having family and friends working for U.S....

  9. short person wanting to work NICU

    rnpilot replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked for about 10 years, and in two different NICUs, with someone that was 4'10" . Her only problem was her lack of common

  10. Glucose Testing

    rnpilot replied to nurseob7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Even with tape, somehow they still get them to come off. They wait till we're not looking.

  11. Glucose Testing

    rnpilot replied to nurseob7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hate heal warmers. It's often hard to get them to stay on. I prefer the wash cloth meathod with the caveat that one has to be careful not to leave a baby with a cold, wet foot because something came...

  12. From FL to PA (Lancaster x Pitt)

    rnpilot replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    St. Clair hospital has a very good reputation. From first hand experience as a pt. there (being a picky RN, lol) I was really pleased with their care and the hospital. It's about 20 min. south of...

  13. Negativity in Vegas nursing?

    rnpilot replied to Paleobug's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I love Las Vegas. I live in an area that is residential, but close to everything I could want. Last year, I left a job when my temp. license expired and was glad to have an excuse to leave. The nurse...

  14. Help, fellow NICU nurses!

    rnpilot replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I make decisions, I generally go with my heart. If I'm not sure where my heart really is, I do a pro and con list. The NICU problems are not yours, they are the hospital's and your manager's...

  15. New to the NICU... What Should I Know?

    rnpilot replied to tanaynicole's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Whenever I had a baby that had something unusual going on, I pulled out the unit reference medical textbook - Fanaroff and Martin. It was the only thing available back then, but there are others now....

  16. Travel Position At Tripler

    rnpilot replied to NICURN513's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like the person got "island happy" and needed to get off the island. I've lived on severall Pacific Islands and never had a problem with it. It's an individual thing. Being a pilot, married to...

  17. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    rnpilot replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There's a big difference between kangaroo care and holding a baby for feeds. Kangaroo care would not involve dressing and removing a baby from an isolette everytime it ate. That would dramatically...

  18. Ready to work in Nevada

    rnpilot replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    St. Rose does have a good reputation. I recently applied for a job with them for San Martin and had major problems. Two phone screening interviews were scheduled for me and weren't kept. I got a job...

  19. Newborn Nursery!

    rnpilot replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Gompers. I wouldn't be comfortable giving a tub bath to a newborn, particularly in a hospital sink. I do hope they're disinfected between babies. There may not be "evidence" of umbilical...

  20. Presentation Topics

    rnpilot replied to NICUbunny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Skin care I've found this to be a subject that has frequently been neglected and I've also encountered a great deal of ignorance over the years. Skin is the first line of defense, and no, babies don't...

  21. gavage feeds and paci's

    rnpilot replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I started in NICU in 1983 right out of school. Non-nutrative sucking was highly emphasized. A long term, past premie had recently died in the PICU from Rumination Syndrome related to oral aversion,...

  22. Nicu Rn In Ohio

    rnpilot replied to rnaffah's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, which is part of the Universtiy Hospitals of Cleveland has always been one of the leading NICU's. Orientation is excellent. I worked there for 6 years back in...

  23. IgotitIgotitIgotit!!!

    rnpilot replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked with Av Fanaroff for about 12 years. He's a nice guy. I consulted his book a lot and learned much. However, starting out in NICU, Merenstein and Gardener is the book to study, IMHO. It is...

  24. NG tube question-please help!

    rnpilot replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I think the instructor failed in that her student didn't know to seek her out if she had a

  25. NG tube question-please help!

    rnpilot replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The instructor should write herself up. It's her failure if a student makes a supposed mistake like this. When I learned to fly, my instructor made it very clear- if I made a mistake or didn't pass a...